I am a high performer, gregarious, and hardworking designer who loves pushing creative boundaries by taking smart risks. Over 10+ years, I cofounded and led the creative departments of two design agencies, delivering inspiring solutions across internal communications, B2B, consumer branding, and advertising. I thrive in both leadership and hands-on roles, mentoring teams, collaborating with senior business leaders, and turning strategic briefs into targeted campaigns across physical and digital media. I'm reliable, production-savvy, and passionate about creating experiences that engage all the senses.…

Giles Giggins

I am a high performer, gregarious, and hardworking designer who loves pushing creative boundaries by taking smart risks. Over 10+ years, I cofounded and led the creative departments of two design agencies, delivering inspiring solutions across internal communications, B2B, consumer branding, and advertising. I thrive in both leadership and hands-on roles, mentoring teams, collaborating with senior business leaders, and turning strategic briefs into targeted campaigns across physical and digital media. I'm reliable, production-savvy, and passionate about creating experiences that engage all the senses.…

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I am a high performer, gregarious, and hardworking designer who loves pushing creative boundaries by taking smart risks. Over 10+ years, I cofounded and led the creative departments of two design agencies, delivering inspiring solutions across internal communications, B2B, consumer branding, and advertising.

I thrive in both leadership and hands-on roles, mentoring teams, collaborating with senior business leaders, and turning strategic briefs into targeted campaigns across physical and digital media. I’m reliable, production-savvy, and passionate about creating experiences that engage all the senses.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder, Creative Director at Beyond Design Solutions Ltd
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Founded the design agency and grew turnover to exceed £1 million; multi-sector branding and communications; creative lead on large-scale international business conferences; won major bids including Mars Principles rollout; served blue-chip clients across construction, government and finance.
Founder, Creative Director at Sleek Creative
January 1, 2013 - October 31, 2025
Founded Sleek Creative in 2013 and grew it into a brand and design studio delivering branding, internal communications, B2B, consumer branding and advertising. Led cross-functional teams, steered large-scale conferences, and managed day-to-day client relationships while building scalable design and digital capabilities.
Founder, Creative Director at Sleek Creative
January 1, 2013 - October 28, 2025
Founder of Sleek Creative; clients include Amey Plc, Apleona, Bilfinger, Carbon8 Systems, DHL, Mars Wrigley, Netatmo, Nusku, SES, St. James's Place & QCC. Achievements include branding and launching several new business ventures, creative lead on large-scale international conferences, rollout support for the St. James Place brand, internal and through-the-line design, and day-to-day account management and development.
Senior Designer / Team Leader at Lodge Design Ltd
December 31, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Led design team focused on BAA and Gatwick/Heathrow airports; developed design & build standards, poster campaigns.
Founder, Creative Director at Beyond Design Solutions Ltd
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2013
Founder and Creative Director of a multi-sector design agency, building turnover to over £1 million. Led branding and internal/external communications for blue-chip clients including ActionAid, BMW Financial Services, Mars, St James’s Place, and more. Directed major international conferences; secured PFI bids for education, transportation and healthcare, including the Bart’s and London Hospitals PFI. Rewrote and launched the Mars (5) Principles, rolled out to 20 countries in 22 languages on the same day. Built cross-functional teams, won new business, and delivered multi-channel campaigns across construction, government, finance, FMCG, and IT sectors.
Creative Director at Eventer Ltd
December 31, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Led, mentored and grew the design team; branded Emirates Airline Division; supported the growth of the Virgin Holidays package and launched Virgin Upper Class Holidays.
Senior designer / team leader at Lodge Design Ltd
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999
Led a design team focused on BAA and the smooth running of Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, creating a suite of design & build standards and poster campaigns to ensure consistency and efficiency across major airport branding and communications.
Creative Director at Eventer Ltd
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1995
Led, mentored and expanded the design team. Branded and launched Emirates Airline Division and supported the growth of the Virgin Holidays package and the launch of Virgin Upper Class Holidays.

Education

HND in Visual Communications at West Sussex College of Art & Design
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984
HND in Visual Communications at West Sussex College of Art & Design
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1984
HND in Visual Communications at West Sussex College of Art & Design
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984
HND Visual Communications (Distinction) at West Sussex College of Art & Design
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1984

Qualifications

ILM / City & Guilds Coaching & Mentoring Level 5 Qualification
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
DBS, First Aid Defibrillation & Resuscitation and Safeguarding Children
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
ILM / City & Guilds Coaching & Mentoring Level 5
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025
DBS
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025
First Aid Defibrillation & Resuscitation
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025
Safeguarding Children
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025
ILM / City & Guilds Coaching & Mentoring Level 5 Qualification
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
DBS, First Aid Defibrillation & Resuscitation and Safeguarding Children
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
ILM / City & Guilds Coaching & Mentoring Level 5
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Government, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Other

Skills

Experience Level