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I am Harry Adams, an art director and graphic designer with extensive experience in creative direction, editorial design, marketing, and brand development. I deliver across print and digital platforms with a sharp commercial focus.
I excel at leading collaborative teams, managing entire design cycles, and delivering high-impact visual content for diverse clients. I’m hands-on with packaging, layout design, typography, and multi-format publishing, and I thrive on clear communication and building long-term creative partnerships.
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Work Experience
Art Director - Graphic Design, Social Media & Digital Marketing at Arcwind Ltd
December 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025Managed monthly advertising budgets and developed creative schedules for digital marketing via Meta Business Suite. Planned and executed social media strategies to promote Windsurf and SUP International across multiple platforms. Maintained long-term relationships with advertisers, printers, writers, and photographers to support production and commercial goals. Oversaw the design, formatting, and rollout of multi-format digital and monthly printed editions for desktop, tablet, and mobile, distributed via publication websites, iTunes, Magzter, Google Play, and email marketing. Contributed to revenue growth through advertising, circulation, and subscriptions, supporting the publisher's long-term sustainability. Expanded print publications into global digital markets and implemented streamlined workflows to improve turnaround and cross-platform consistency.
Director / Art Director – MVP & Fadeaway Magazines at Response London Ltd
January 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025Co-founded and directed creative operations for two quarterly lifestyle magazines with international reach. Led editorial planning, art direction, and production from concept to publication. Secured funding and commercial backing from global brands (including ESPN, Adidas, NBA). Oversaw print and digital distribution, managed WHSmith retail partnerships and digital sales via Magzter. Launched two internationally distributed magazines.
Independent, Oxford Freelance Graphic & Social Media Design at Independent
August 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025Provided creative services across a broad range of design disciplines for clients in publishing, music, fashion, education and retail. Adapted to diverse briefs, delivering work across print, digital, and promotional platforms.
Founder / Editor-in-Chief at Big Smoke Projects Ltd
January 1, 1999 - PresentFounded in 1999; led university project into a limited company, overseeing creative direction and publishing.
Head Coach & Social Media Officer at Deddington Football Club
September 1, 2015 - PresentVolunteer role since Sep 2015; provide coaching, digital content, and community engagement. Collaborate with leadership to improve youth development and club partnerships. Manage social media and photography for matches and events. Lead teams to local leagues, tournaments, and cup competitions.
Art Director / Graphic Designer, Social Media & Digital Marketing at Arcwind Ltd
December 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025Managed monthly advertising budgets and creative schedules for digital marketing via Meta Business Suite; planned and executed social media strategies for print and digital magazines across multiple platforms; maintained long-term relationships with advertisers, printers, writers, and photographers; oversaw design, formatting, and rollout of multi-format digital and monthly print editions for desktop, tablet, and mobile; distributed content via publication websites, iTunes, Magixter/Magzter, Google Play, and email marketing.
Director / Art Director – MVP & Fadeaway Magazines at Response London Ltd
January 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025Co-founded and directed creative operations for two quarterly lifestyle magazines with international reach; led editorial planning, art direction, and production from concept to publication; secured funding and commercial backing from global brands (e.g., ESPN, Adidas, NBA); oversaw print and digital distribution and partnerships.
Freelance Graphic & Social Media Design at Independent, Oxford
August 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025Provided creative services across print, digital, and promotional platforms for a broad range of clients in publishing, music, fashion, education, and retail; delivered work across editorial, packaging, magazine layouts, music releases, and large-scale print applications such as vehicle branding; launched two internationally distributed magazines; directed cover features for global sport titles; produced promotional materials for youth engagement; managed social media content and campaigns.
Founder / Editor-in-Chief at Big Smoke Projects Ltd
January 1, 1999 - PresentLaunched in 1999 as a university project into a limited company; developed brand identity, editorial concepts, and music-related projects.
Head Coach & Social Media Officer at Deddington Football Club
September 1, 2015 - PresentHead of social media and coaching for a grassroots football club; supports youth development and club partnerships; coordinates matchday experiences and promotional activity; manages kit, tournaments, and FA documentation.
Art Director - Graphic Designer, Social Media & Digital Marketing at Arcwind Ltd
December 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025Managed monthly advertising budgets and developed creative schedules for digital marketing through Meta Business Suite. Planned and executed social media strategies to promote Windsurf and SUP International across multiple platforms. Maintained long-term relationships with advertisers, printers, writers, and photographers to support production and commercial goals. Oversaw design, formatting, and rollout of multi-format digital and monthly printed editions for desktop, tablet, and mobile, distributed via publication websites, iTunes, Magzter, Google Play, and email marketing. Contributed to revenue through advertising, circulation, and subscriptions, supporting publisher’s sustainability. Increased social media following to over 125K, expanding brand reach. Led Windsurf Magazine's market position. Expanded print to digital campaigns. Targeted online ads with ROI optimization and A/B testing.
Director / Art Director at Response London Ltd
January 1, 2014 - September 11, 2025Co-founded and directed creative operations for two quarterly lifestyle magazines with international reach. Led editorial planning, art direction, and production from concept to publication. Collaborated with a small founding team to secure funding and commercial backing from global brands, including ESPN, Adidas, and the NBA. Oversaw print and digital distribution, managing retail partnerships (WHSmith) and digital sales via Magzter. Launched two internationally distributed magazines. Directed high-profile cover features with global sports icons. Delivered standout content and creative leadership during the 2012 Olympics, raising the profile of both titles.
Graphic & Social Media Designer (Freelance) at Independent, Oxford
August 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Provide creative services across a broad range of design disciplines for clients in publishing, music, fashion, education, and retail. Adapted to diverse briefs, delivering work across print, digital, and promotional platforms. Demonstrated versatility across editorial, music, fashion, and commercial design. Delivered consistent, high-quality creative work for both emerging and established clients. Gained experience across packaging, magazine layouts, educational content, music releases, and large-scale print applications such as vehicle branding.
Art Director - Graphic Designer, Social Media & Digital Marketing at Arcwind Ltd
December 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025Managed monthly advertising budgets and developed creative schedules for digital marketing via Meta Business Suite; planned and executed social media strategies across Wind Surf and SUP International; maintained long-term relationships with advertisers, printers, writers, and photographers to support production and commercial goals; oversaw the design, formatting, and rollout of multi-format digital and monthly print editions for desktop, tablet and mobile, distributed through publication websites, iTunes, Magzter, Google Play, and email marketing.
Director / Art Director – MVP & Fadeaway Magazines at Response London Ltd
January 1, 2014 - September 11, 2025Co-founded and directed creative operations for two quarterly lifestyle magazines with international reach; led editorial planning, art direction, and production from concept to publication; secured funding and commercial backing from global brands including ESPN, Adidas, NBA; oversaw print and digital distribution and retail partnerships (WHSmith, MagZter).
Freelance Graphic & Social Media Designer at Independent, Oxford
August 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Provided creative services across a broad range of design disciplines for clients in publishing, music, fashion, education, and retail; delivered work across print, digital, and promotional platforms.
Head Coach & Social Media Officer at Deddington Football Club (Volunteer)
September 1, 2015 - PresentLead and organise teams for local leagues; deliver structured training for U15s; manage social media and photography to promote matches and events; collaborate with leadership to improve youth development and club partnerships; coordinate match days and FA Club Accreditation.
Art Director - Graphic Design, Social Media & Digital Marketing at Arcwind Ltd
December 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025Managed monthly advertising budgets and developed creative schedules for digital marketing through Meta Business Suite. Planned and executed social media strategies across multiple platforms. Maintained long-term relationships with advertisers, printers, writers and photographers to support production and commercial goals. Oversaw the design, formatting and rollout of multi-format digital and monthly print editions for desktop, tablet and mobile, distributed via publication websites, iTunes, Magzter, Google Play and email marketing. Contributed to revenue generation through advertising, circulation and subscriptions; supported the publisher’s long-term sustainability. Helped grow social media following to over 125K.
Director / Art Director – MVP & Fadeaway Magazines at Response London Ltd
January 1, 2014 - September 11, 2025Co-founded and directed creative operations for two quarterly lifestyle magazines with international reach. Led editorial planning, art direction and production from concept to publication. Secured funding and commercial backing from global brands (ESPN, Adidas, NBA). Oversaw print and digital distribution, managed retail partnerships including WHSmith; developed brand visuals for launch campaigns.
Freelance Graphic & Social Media Designer at Independent, Oxford (Freelance)
January 1, 1998 - PresentProvided creative services across a broad range of design disciplines for clients in publishing, music, fashion, education and retail. Adapted to diverse briefs, delivering work across print, digital and promotional platforms. Demonstrated versatility across editorial, music and commercial design; produced consistent, high-quality work for emerging and established clients.
Head Coach & Social Media Officer at Deddington Football Club
September 1, 2015 - PresentLeading youth development, coaching, and communications; managing social media and photography to promote matches and events. As U15s Head Coach, delivered structured training, liaised with stakeholders, and managed kit and FA Cup accreditation. Led teams to success in local leagues, tournaments and cup competitions; organised match days at venues such as Villa Park and Oxford City FC.
Art Director - Graphic Designer, Social Media & Digital Marketing at Arcwind Ltd
December 31, 2024 - September 11, 2025Managed monthly advertising budgets and developed creative schedules for digital marketing; planned social media strategies; maintained relationships with advertisers, printers, writers, and photographers; oversaw design and rollout of multi-format digital and print editions; distributed via publication websites, iTunes, Magzter, Google Play, and email marketing; contributed to revenue and expanded digital reach; grew Windsurf Magazine's social following to over 125K.
Director / Art Director at Response London Ltd
January 1, 2014 - September 11, 2025Co-founded and directed creative operations for two quarterly lifestyle magazines; led editorial planning, art direction, and production from concept to publication; secured funding and commercial backing from ESPN, Adidas, NBA; managed print and digital distribution and retail partnerships; launched two magazines internationally.
Graphic & Social Media Design (Freelance) at Independent, Oxford
August 31, 2025 - September 11, 2025Provided creative services across publishing, music, fashion, education, and retail; delivered print, digital, and promotional platform work; built long-term client relationships; expanded into global digital markets; produced magazine formats and digital campaigns.
Founder / Editor-in-Chief at Big Smoke Projects Ltd
January 1, 1999 - PresentFounder / Editor-in-Chief; launched in 1999 as a university project into a limited company; directed graphic and web design for film CD-ROM design and magazine art direction.
Head Coach & Social Media Officer at Deddington Football Club
September 1, 2015 - PresentLead and organise teams for local leagues and tournaments; deliver community coaching and manage social media content; support club development; maintain kit and tournament logistics; FA Club Accreditation.
Art Director - Graphic Designer, Social Media & Digital Marketing at Arcwind Ltd
December 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025Managed monthly advertising budgets and developed creative schedules for digital marketing through Meta Business Suite. Planned and executed social media strategies across Windsurf and SUP International across multiple platforms. Built long-term relationships with advertisers, printers, writers, and photographers to support production and commercial goals. Led the design, formatting, and rollout of multi-format digital and monthly print editions for desktop, tablet, and mobile, distributed via publication websites, iTunes, Magzter, Google Play, and email marketing. Expanded print publications into global digital markets and enhanced accessibility and reach with digital campaigns. Drove online ad campaigns using audience insights and performance metrics, optimizing ROI with A/B testing.
Director / Art Director – MVP & Fadeaway Magazines at Response London Ltd
January 1, 2014 - September 11, 2025Co-founded and directed creative operations for two quarterly lifestyle magazines with international reach. Led editorial planning, art direction, and production from concept to publication. Secured funding and commercial backing from global brands including ESPN, Adidas, and the NBA. Managed print and digital distribution, built partnerships with retail agents including WHSmith and digital sales via Magzter.
Freelance Graphic & Social Media Designer at Independent (Oxford Freelance)
August 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Provided creative services across a broad range of design disciplines for clients in publishing, music, fashion, education, and retail. Demonstrated versatility across editorial, music, and commercial design. Delivered consistent, high-quality work for both emerging and established clients. Gained experience across various formats including packaging, magazine layouts, educational content, music releases, and large-scale print applications such as vehicle branding.
Founder / Editor-in-Chief at Big Smoke Projects Ltd
January 1, 1999 - PresentLaunched in 1999: a university project into a limited company. Oversaw magazine and brand ventures including covers, promo materials, and social media visuals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025Advanced GNVQ in Small Business Enterprise at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design – Distinction at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025FA Level 1 Coaching Football at Football Association
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design - 2.1 at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025Advanced GNVQ in Small Business Enterprise at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design – Distinction at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Advanced GNVQ in Small Business Enterprise at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design – Distinction at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Certificate at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, 2.1 at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Advanced GNVQ in Small Business Enterprise at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design – Distinction at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design - 2:1 at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Advanced GNVQ in Small Business Enterprise at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design – Distinction at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (2:1) at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Advanced GNVQ in Small Business Enterprise at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design – Distinction at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design - 2.1 at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Advanced GNVQ in Small Business Enterprise at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design – Distinction at Banbury College
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025FA Level 1 Coaching Football at Football Association
January 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Qualifications
Safeguarding Children Course
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025First Aid in Football
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024FA Level 1 Coaching Football
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Safeguarding Children Course
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025First Aid in Football
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024FA Level 1 Coaching Football
January 1, 2015 - September 10, 2025Safeguarding
January 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025First Aid in Football
January 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025 DBS Check
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025FA Level 1 Coach in Football
January 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Safeguarding Children Course
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025First Aid in Football
January 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025FA Level 1 Coaching Football
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Safeguarding Children Course
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025First Aid in Football
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025DBS
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025FA Level 1 Coaching Football
January 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Safeguarding Children Course
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025First Aid in Football
January 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025FA Level 1 Coaching Football
January 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Safeguarding Children Course
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025First Aid in Football
January 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025FA Level 1 Coaching Football
January 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Safeguarding Children Course
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025First Aid in Football
January 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025Safeguarding Children Course
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025First Aid in Football
January 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025FA Level 1 Coaching Football
January 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Safeguarding Children Course
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025First Aid in Football
January 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other
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