I describe myself as a true hybrid creative as I am constantly evolving and learning new skills in the creative industry. Art direction, copywriting, design, illustration, live-streaming, who knows what’s next! I have a love for humour and bold campaign ideas, never scared to take a step in a less trodden path to achieve the best end results for clients. I enjoy collaborating with other creatives and find so much joy in bouncing ideas around with my co-workers.

Alex Laing

I describe myself as a true hybrid creative as I am constantly evolving and learning new skills in the creative industry. Art direction, copywriting, design, illustration, live-streaming, who knows what’s next! I have a love for humour and bold campaign ideas, never scared to take a step in a less trodden path to achieve the best end results for clients. I enjoy collaborating with other creatives and find so much joy in bouncing ideas around with my co-workers.

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I describe myself as a true hybrid creative as I am constantly evolving and learning new skills in the creative industry. Art direction, copywriting, design, illustration, live-streaming, who knows what’s next!

I have a love for humour and bold campaign ideas, never scared to take a step in a less trodden path to achieve the best end results for clients. I enjoy collaborating with other creatives and find so much joy in bouncing ideas around with my co-workers.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Advertising Intern at Lane Agency
January 1, 2025 - November 13, 2025
The Lane Agency - Certified B-Corp 2025 Creative Advertising Intern.
Freelance Illustrator / Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Freelance illustration and design for multiple clients including R&A, Katoni Engineering, GENADAPT, Doric Skateboards, DC Thomson, Decadent Drinks, Guardian 1821, NHS Leeds, Bella & Duke, Friends of Anchor. Projects included vector illustrations, logos, icons, bottle labels and print/digital assets.
Freelance Illustrator at Stuff Creative / The Open (R&A) Projects
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
R&A: Large vectorised sustainability panel illustrations for the 151st & 152nd year of The Open, briefed by Stuff Creative.
Illustrator at Katoni Engineering
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Complex illustration depicting Katoni staff for use as murals, print and induction process.
Illustrator at R&A Creative
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Icons for a new internal communications program, briefed by the creative director.
Logo Designer at GenAdapt
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Logo for bid document for the regeneration of a Bauhaus building in Romania.
Illustrator at DORIC SKATEBOARDS
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Aberdeen-inspired illustrations for skate apparel.
Page Designer at DC Thomson
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Page design for Shout magazine.
Illustrator at Decadent Drinks
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Illustrated bottle labels for WhiskySponge and RumSponge releases, briefed by Decadent Drinks.
Illustrator at Guardian 1821
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Illustrations and GIF animations, briefed by Stuff Creative.
Illustrator at NHS Leeds (Magpie)
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Covid-19 vaccination campaign illustrations, briefed by Magpie.
Illustrator at Bella & Duke
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Series of dog illustrations for RAW DOG FOOD.
Illustrator at Friends of Anchor
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Illustrations for patient booklet (voluntary).

Education

MSc Creative Advertising with Distinction at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
BA Hons Contemporary Art Practice - 2:1 at Robert Gordon University | Gray’s School of Art
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
MSc Creative Advertising at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
BA Hons Contemporary Art Practice - 2:1 at Robert Gordon University | Gray’s School of Art
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

The Marketing Society Awards Finalist Aspiring Creative Star Award
June 26, 2025 - June 26, 2025
Masters of Science in Creative Advertising with Distinction
September 11, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Bachelors with Honours in Contemporary Art Practice
September 11, 2016 - June 16, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, Non-Profit Organization
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