Designer/Creative Director with 25+ years of experience. I transform business goals into cohesive, high-impact design and deliver high-quality results quickly across print and digital. I adapt my style to meet client needs across a wide range of disciplines, working directly with clients or as part of an agency. I value originality and creativity, stay current with trends, and thrive both independently and in teams — whether leading a brief from concept to delivery or contributing as an artworker or consultant.

Tim Willis

Designer/Creative Director with 25+ years of experience. I transform business goals into cohesive, high-impact design and deliver high-quality results quickly across print and digital. I adapt my style to meet client needs across a wide range of disciplines, working directly with clients or as part of an agency. I value originality and creativity, stay current with trends, and thrive both independently and in teams — whether leading a brief from concept to delivery or contributing as an artworker or consultant.

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Designer/Creative Director with 25+ years of experience. I transform business goals into cohesive, high-impact design and deliver high-quality results quickly across print and digital.

I adapt my style to meet client needs across a wide range of disciplines, working directly with clients or as part of an agency. I value originality and creativity, stay current with trends, and thrive both independently and in teams — whether leading a brief from concept to delivery or contributing as an artworker or consultant.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Senior Designer / Creative Director at Self-Employed / Freelance
April 1, 2000 - Present
Freelance work across presentations, logo/brand development, creative direction, marketing, editorial design, motion graphics, social media, brand guides, websites, e-commerce, illustration, OOH, infographics, event branding, UX/UI, photography, video editing and more. Adapted to client needs, working with corporate clients and small businesses. Notable projects include Rolex presentations, branding and art direction for Escapes Travel, event collateral and social media for Matchroom Boxing, pitches for Visit California (Black Diamond), Catapult website redesign, and Tickets for Good decks.
Creative Director at Nexus Media Group
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Role involved updating creative strategy and design across all output, managing the design team, and supporting the marketing function. Led full rebrands for major events and created new sub-brands, contributing to increased event attendance by up to 30%.
Senior Designer (Contract) at Nexus Media Group
October 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Upscaled output for shows and exhibitions, including presentations, event concepts, social media, video and print.
Integrated Designer (Contract) at PA Consulting
June 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Create compelling presentations for bids and pitches, along with designing marketing and event materials; significant work for public sector clients (Thames Water, NHS, MOD, Network Rail, RAF).
Creative Lead / Videographer (Contract) at Reveal Media
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Upscaled branding, developed marketing materials, event content, and produced videos for their client base.
Creative Designer / Photographer / Motion Graphics Designer (Contract) at Edwardian Hotels
May 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Created social media videos, designed email templates, and conducted photoshoots for restaurant interiors, food and beverages.
Freelance Photographer / Videographer / Motion Graphics Designer at RhoPoint Instruments
February 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led product photoshoots and produced videos for promotional and training purposes.
Senior Digital Designer (Contract) at Flight Centre
June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Design and animation for social media, email campaigns; produced print materials and event-related collateral.
Senior Digital Designer (Contract) at Flight Centre
August 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Delivered national rebrand rollouts for digital screens and social channels; created animation and video content. Achieved 40% increase in social engagement across campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer (Contract) at Swapx
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
PPT decks, printed media, and videos; primarily focused on enhancing the UI of their app/website.
Senior Graphic Designer (Contract) at Top Deck
April 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Created promo materials and edited promotional videos; produced custom booklets for individually designed tours for Back Roads Touring.
Senior Graphic Designer (Contract) at Cyan / Jati / Corrido
July 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Branding and design for a new division; redesigned catalogs and online/print advertising; photographed product range.
Senior Graphic Designer (Contract) at The Telegraph Media Group
February 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Promo materials and ads for The Daily Telegraph; large-scale artwork; consultancy on redesign of a major website.
Senior Graphic Designer (Contract) at IHS
June 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Layout design, reports, advertorials, infographics and illustration for internationally distributed magazines, reports and conferences.
Senior Art Director at FatFish
January 1, 2015 - March 1, 2017
Led a team of 3; design solutions for events and incentives; pitch and tender documents, brand development, PPT decks, logo design, print projects, web design, app development, video editing and motion graphics. Rapid turnaround for multimillion-pound tender pitches, contributing to over £2m revenue.
Senior Graphic Designer at Flight Centre
February 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Animation for online media, press, booklets, brochures, exhibition stands, poster work and infographics.
Senior Graphic Designer at Picturehouse Cinemas
June 1, 2005 - October 1, 2011
Branding, brochures, film posters, OOH, web banners, on-screen animations, and illustrations for outdoor projects; led rebrand of nationwide cinema output.
Art Director at VisionGain Publishing
August 1, 2004 - June 1, 2005
Design across media; rebranding creative output including reports, brochures, conference literature and exhibition stands.
Junior Designer at UK & International Press
August 1, 1999 - September 1, 2001
Trained in-house on all aspects of design, including layout, advertorials, illustration and web design.

Education

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Qualifications

BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Design
June 1, 2004 - December 2, 2025
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Design
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Other