I'm Jahren Stacey, a freelance senior designer with over seven years' experience operating at enterprise and global scale, specializing in fixing fragmented brand identities and leading projects end-to-end. I bridge brand, marketing, and digital to create clarity and consistency, and I enjoy turning complex strategy into simple, scalable visual systems. In collaborative settings, I work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver high-impact brand experiences that drive growth. I'm always excited to explore new challenges and industries, from SaaS and finance to hospitality tech, keeping a friendly, proactive approach and a bias for clear, practical design outcomes.

Jahren Stacey

I'm Jahren Stacey, a freelance senior designer with over seven years' experience operating at enterprise and global scale, specializing in fixing fragmented brand identities and leading projects end-to-end. I bridge brand, marketing, and digital to create clarity and consistency, and I enjoy turning complex strategy into simple, scalable visual systems. In collaborative settings, I work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver high-impact brand experiences that drive growth. I'm always excited to explore new challenges and industries, from SaaS and finance to hospitality tech, keeping a friendly, proactive approach and a bias for clear, practical design outcomes.

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I’m Jahren Stacey, a freelance senior designer with over seven years’ experience operating at enterprise and global scale, specializing in fixing fragmented brand identities and leading projects end-to-end. I bridge brand, marketing, and digital to create clarity and consistency, and I enjoy turning complex strategy into simple, scalable visual systems. In collaborative settings, I work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver high-impact brand experiences that drive growth.
I’m always excited to explore new challenges and industries, from SaaS and finance to hospitality tech, keeping a friendly, proactive approach and a bias for clear, practical design outcomes.

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Work Experience

Senior Integrated Brand Designer (Contract) & Ongoing Resource Partner at Howden Group
March 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Joined Howden to bring a major rebrand to life and support implementation across the business. Rolled out brand assets and templates across social, internal communications, and marketing channels; created global image libraries and brand templates; maintained a long-term relationship with the design studio post-contract, delivering 23+ projects across Howden Group and its underwriting arm.
Freelance Creative Director (Brand & Marketing) at UserZoom
March 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Partnered with the CMO to address a fragmented brand identity; embedded Creative Director across the US, UK, France and Spain during a 9-month engagement; coordinated delivery with agencies and freelancers; designed the flagship marketing report and a library of templated brand touchpoints to accelerate BAU production.
Designer & Strategist at Module Studio
April 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019
Led brand identity projects and design strategy for enterprise clients; delivered a wide range of branding assets and digital collateral; collaborated on internal and external communications as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Graphic Designer at BW Broadcast
February 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Provided freelance graphic design services; clients included Fortnum & Mason and Music Walk of Fame.
Freelance Designer
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018
Delivered freelance design services for various clients; projects included branding and visual identity work.
Freelance Senior Designer at Studioyears
July 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered 70+ projects across SaaS and financial services, with 100% repeat client engagement, valued for clarity, efficiency, and reliable delivery at senior-stakeholder level. Global clients include: Vita Mojo & Howden Group.
Senior Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
October 1, 2019 - Present
Lead brand and digital design for enterprise-scale clients, fix fragmented brand identities, and guide projects end-to-end while bridging brand, marketing, and digital to create clarity and consistency.
Freelance Creative Director (Brand & Marketing) at UserZoom (now UserTesting)
March 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Partnered with the CMO to address a fragmented brand identity; embedded across the US, UK, France, and Spain; coordinated delivery with 5 agencies and 3 freelancers; designed the flagship marketing report and built a templated brand library to accelerate marketing output.
Senior Integrated Brand Designer (Contract) & Resource Partner at Howden Group
July 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Led rebrand implementation across social, internal communications, and marketing channels; developed global image libraries and templates; maintained ongoing relationship with the design studio post-contract; delivered multiple brand assets and campaigns.
Designer & Strategist at Modble Studio
April 1, 2018 - October 31, 2019
Designer & Strategist working with clients across identity and digital projects; contributed to brand development and strategic design work.
Freelance Designer at Independent / Freelance
September 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018
Freelance design work for clients including Fortnum & Mason and Music Walk of Fame; delivered branding assets and identity work.

Education

BA Hons at Middlesex University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
BA Hons Graphic Design at Middlesex University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality