JR

James Rohan

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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.

About

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.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 9 roles

Head of Studio & Creative Services · Communications International GroupNov 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

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 DesignerJul 2024 – Nov 2024 · 5 mos

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 · Ultima Development GroupJan 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

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 · Reef GroupSep 2017 – Jan 2023 · 5 yrs 5 mos
Senior Designer · HSBC Asset ManagementJan 2015 – Dec 2017 · 3 yrs
Integrated Designer · Green PeopleJan 2010 – Dec 2015 · 6 yrs
Mid-Weight Designer · Westgate CommunicationsJan 2009 – Dec 2010 · 2 yrs
Graphic & Web Designer · Lawlor Marketing LtdJan 2007 – Dec 2009 · 3 yrs

Education· 5

Erasmus Exchange · La Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan2030 – 2026
Foundation Studies (Art & Design) – BTEC Diploma · Ravensbourne College of Design & Communication2030 – 2026
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication · University of Plymouth2030 – 2026
Erasmus International Exchange · Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan2030 – 2026

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