I am a highly versatile Senior Creative and Team Leader with extensive experience leading brand, campaign and design projects across diverse sectors. I combine strategic thinking with strong design craft, ensuring every project is both commercially effective and beautifully considered.

James Rohan

I am a highly versatile Senior Creative and Team Leader with extensive experience leading brand, campaign and design projects across diverse sectors. I combine strategic thinking with strong design craft, ensuring every project is both commercially effective and beautifully considered.

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I am a highly versatile Senior Creative and Team Leader with extensive experience leading brand, campaign and design projects across diverse sectors. I combine strategic thinking with strong design craft, ensuring every project is both commercially effective and beautifully considered.

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Work Experience

Head of Studio & Creative Services at Communications International Group
November 1, 2024 - Present
Lead the in-house design and production studio delivering digital, print and multimedia outputs across pharmacy, e-learning, publishing and healthcare sectors. Responsible for studio operations, workflow planning, resource allocation and production quality to ensure efficient delivery aligned with brand standards and commercial objectives. Provide creative leadership to an in-house team and a freelance network of designers, animators and video producers; act as the central point of contact for studio projects, translating strategic briefs into clear creative direction through structured briefing, art direction and rigorous quality control. Key project example: development and brand integration of an e-learning application for Boots UK, overseeing platform and content UX/UI to deliver a cohesive user experience.
Freelance Senior Designer
July 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Delivered brand, digital and print design projects for a range of clients, providing creative direction, brand development and production support across print, digital and social channels.
Group Communications Manager at Ultima Development Group
January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Led brand, marketing and creative communications across an investment and luxury hospitality portfolio. Worked directly with directors and CEOs to deliver strategic creative projects from concept through to implementation. Managed the London-based creative team and collaborated with colleagues in Geneva across three brands: Unica Capital, Icona Capital and Ultima Collection. Key contributions included the development and rollout of the Unica Capital master brand, transitioning creative production from external agencies to in-house delivery, and presenting creative concepts to investors and senior stakeholders. Also oversaw spatial and experiential design, CGI art direction and social/editorial content.
Marketing & Brand Manager at Reef Group
September 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Directed brand and marketing across Reef Group’s development portfolio. Collaborated with architects, interior designers and landscape teams to deliver integrated brand and placemaking solutions, managing multiple concurrent projects (10–15). Led development of master brand and development brands, oversaw digital platforms, marketing collateral, wayfinding systems and showroom experiences, and managed budgets and production schedules. Presented creative concepts to investors, partners and local authorities, ensuring consistent brand storytelling and high production standards.
Senior Designer at HSBC Asset Management
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Corporate communications design within a regulated financial environment, contributing to brand governance and investor-facing materials.
Integrated Designer at Green People
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Integrated marketing campaigns across packaging, digital media and retail communications, aligning product branding with consumer experiences.
Mid-Weight Designer at Westgate Communications
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Design-focused role delivering brand and marketing materials across multiple channels within a fast-paced agency environment.
Graphic & Web Designer at Lawlor Marketing Ltd
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Graphic and web design for marketing campaigns, digital assets and online presence.
Digital Media Designer at Charities Aid Foundation
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Digital media design supporting campaigns and donor communications across multiple channels.

Education

Erasmus Exchange at La Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2026
Foundation Studies (Art & Design) – BTEC Diploma at Ravensbourne College of Design & Communication
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2026
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication at University of Plymouth
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026
Erasmus International Exchange at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026
BTEC Diploma Foundation Studies (Art & Design) at Ravensbourne College of Design & Communication
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services