I’m Paul Ison, a freelance creative professional based in the South West of the UK, with 20+ years’ experience creating broadcast-quality video, CGI visualisation, photography, and eLearning content. I work confidently as a lean solo operator, delivering projects from concept through to final edit—often on location across the UK and overseas. I enjoy bringing ideas to life with clear direction and craft, whether that’s producing promotional and explainer videos, filming with green-screen/teleprompter, capturing 360° site tours, location and event photography, or building SCORM-compliant training modules in tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Lectora. Beyond client work, I’m passionate about amateur photography, film and animation, and I also make and sell handmade ceramics through a local gallery.

Paul Ison

I’m Paul Ison, a freelance creative professional based in the South West of the UK, with 20+ years’ experience creating broadcast-quality video, CGI visualisation, photography, and eLearning content. I work confidently as a lean solo operator, delivering projects from concept through to final edit—often on location across the UK and overseas. I enjoy bringing ideas to life with clear direction and craft, whether that’s producing promotional and explainer videos, filming with green-screen/teleprompter, capturing 360° site tours, location and event photography, or building SCORM-compliant training modules in tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Lectora. Beyond client work, I’m passionate about amateur photography, film and animation, and I also make and sell handmade ceramics through a local gallery.

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I’m Paul Ison, a freelance creative professional based in the South West of the UK, with 20+ years’ experience creating broadcast-quality video, CGI visualisation, photography, and eLearning content. I work confidently as a lean solo operator, delivering projects from concept through to final edit—often on location across the UK and overseas.

I enjoy bringing ideas to life with clear direction and craft, whether that’s producing promotional and explainer videos, filming with green-screen/teleprompter, capturing 360° site tours, location and event photography, or building SCORM-compliant training modules in tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Lectora. Beyond client work, I’m passionate about amateur photography, film and animation, and I also make and sell handmade ceramics through a local gallery.

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Work Experience

Director & Freelance Creative Professional at Ison Creative Limited
January 1, 2000 - Present
Provides video, photography, graphic design, CGI visualisation, motion graphics, and SCORM-compliant eLearning for national and international clients (typically £2,000–£8,000 per project). Produces promotional and explainer videos and photography, including work for the University of Bristol. Creates automotive training and induction content (including DJI 360° footage, 360 stills-based site tours, and CGI visualization) for brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover, Toyota, Hyundai, and Mazda. Develops Articulate Storyline/Rise and Lectora eLearning modules for corporate clients, and produces charity testimonial and legacy-giving videos. Manages full CGI/architectural visualisation projects from blueprint plans to final concept, and handles live event coverage and multi-camera edits independently from planning through to final cut. Also supports local agencies with in-house advertising concept work during busy periods.
Head of Digital Design at The Idea Works Ltd
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Led the agency’s early adoption of CGI to visualise concepts, packaging, and point-of-sale designs for clients including Peter Black Cosmetics, Virgin Vie, Marks & Spencer, Cow & Gate, and Universal Foods. Directed shop-fitting design and illustration projects for agency clients. Progressed from mid-level graphic designer to Head of Digital Design within four years.
Graphic Designer at Health and Safety Executive Graphics Dept
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Designed graphics for the Health and Safety Executive Graphics Department.
Graphics Department Studio Manager at Barnsley College of Further Education (Honeywell Site)
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Managed a studio/graphics department at the Honeywell site, supporting production work in a further education context.
Graphic Designer at The Image Set Advertising Agency
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Created design work for an advertising agency based in Sheffield.

Education

BA(Hons) Design with Applied Technology (Product Design) at Sheffield City Polytechnic (later Sheffield Hallam University)
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993
BTEC Foundation Course in Art & Design at East Warwickshire College, Rugby
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989
Dunsmore School for Boys (later Ashlawn School) at Ashlawn Road, Rugby
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1988

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Retail