I have over 20 years of experience in editorial and graphic design, with a strong background in art direction, typography, and print production. I collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to produce high quality design content, managing multiple projects from concept to completion while meeting tight deadlines. Throughout my career, I have worked with notable clients including British GQ, The Louvre Abu Dhabi, and McKinsey & Company, enhancing brands with compelling visual identities. As a creative professional, I specialize in editorial design, presentation design, and managing creative processes from ideation through to production. I excel at mentoring and managing teams, leading design projects, and communicating design concepts effectively. My proficiency extends across Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other digital tools, allowing me to deliver innovative solutions in fast-paced environments.

I have over 20 years of experience in editorial and graphic design, with a strong background in art direction, typography, and print production. I collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to produce high quality design content, managing multiple projects from concept to completion while meeting tight deadlines. Throughout my career, I have worked with notable clients including British GQ, The Louvre Abu Dhabi, and McKinsey & Company, enhancing brands with compelling visual identities. As a creative professional, I specialize in editorial design, presentation design, and managing creative processes from ideation through to production. I excel at mentoring and managing teams, leading design projects, and communicating design concepts effectively. My proficiency extends across Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other digital tools, allowing me to deliver innovative solutions in fast-paced environments.

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I have over 20 years of experience in editorial and graphic design, with a strong background in art direction, typography, and print production. I collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to produce high quality design content, managing multiple projects from concept to completion while meeting tight deadlines. Throughout my career, I have worked with notable clients including British GQ, The Louvre Abu Dhabi, and McKinsey & Company, enhancing brands with compelling visual identities.

As a creative professional, I specialize in editorial design, presentation design, and managing creative processes from ideation through to production. I excel at mentoring and managing teams, leading design projects, and communicating design concepts effectively. My proficiency extends across Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other digital tools, allowing me to deliver innovative solutions in fast-paced environments.

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Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Self-employed
December 1, 2015 - Present
Collaborate with clients and internal teams in the UK and France to understand project goals and produce high quality presentation and digital design content. Manage the creative process from concept to completion, redesign and pitch work for books and magazines, produce Impact/ESG reporting documents and microsites, and manage print production and delivery. Worked with clients such as British GQ, Thames Hudson, EDF, Flag (McKinsey & Company, Duchy of Cornwall), Danske Bank, The Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saudi Royal Commission, Which?, Flightcentre, Abu Dhabi Government (Akkadia Press), and Qatar Tourism Authority.
Creative Director at Atlas Group, Dubai
December 1, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Expanded the company’s offerings from a product-driven organization to providing complete design and print production solutions. Oversaw launch and development of Atlas' publishing arm in East Africa, art directing magazines HealthyWoman, HealthyChild, and M.A.L.E. Managed budgets, commissioned photographers and illustrators, and art directed fashion and celebrity shoots. Provided design and print management services to end user clients, including designing restaurant menus, event materials, staff training manuals, and branded event collateral. Clients included Total, Abu Dhabi Motors, Novotel/Ibis Group, Boodle’s Tennis Abu Dhabi, and Flash Entertainment.
Creative Director at Brownbook Magazine, Dubai
November 1, 2011 - August 20, 2025
Overhauled content, design, and advertising potential of this culture and arts magazine for the Middle East. Redesigned magazine structure and page elements, commissioned illustrators and photographers, art directed fashion shoots, and created travel briefs. Partnered with luxury brand marketing teams like Christian Dior, Burberry, Nokia, and Philips to create special supplements including popular City Guides.
Senior Art Editor at The Media Factory, Dubai
September 1, 2010 - August 20, 2025
Managed art direction and design of lifestyle titles including Oryx Magazine (Qatar Airways), Kempinski Middle East Hotel Magazine, Location (Hamptons International), Sawasdee (Thai Airways), and Autocar ME. Led design pitches that won contracts for Thai Airways and Kempinski. Presented creative and design direction to Thai Airways board in Bangkok. Recruited and mentored a team of designers for multiple projects.
Group Art Editor at Panacea Publishing, UK
October 1, 2005 - August 20, 2025
Oversaw design and production for Business Traveller monthly magazine with editions worldwide. Managed editorial offices in London, New York, and Hong Kong. Initiated the portfolio’s first significant redesign in company history.
Senior Designer at Haymarket Magazines Ltd, UK
March 1, 2002 - August 20, 2025
Worked on various weekly and monthly lifestyle titles including Autosport, F1 Racing Magazine, and Liverpool Matchday Magazine. Responsible for page design, preparing layouts for repro, and art directing photo shoots featuring footballers and F1 stars.

Education

BA(Hons) Graphic Design at Cumbria College of Art & Design, Brampton Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, UK
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Professional Services, Retail