I'm a senior graphic designer with extensive experience in branding, marketing, print, web and digital design across in-house, client-side and agency settings. I thrive on evolving brands from concept to rollout with a keen eye for detail, brand cohesion and delivering design that is functional and commercially impactful across all channels. I have worked across manufacturing, engineering/technical, retail, workplace, architecture, finance and property sectors, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to articulate concepts, design ideas and rationale while mentoring others. I am seeking a role where I can contribute as an integrated member of a design team and help strengthen the creation and delivery of lively, engaging work across marketing channels.

Matthew Wood

I'm a senior graphic designer with extensive experience in branding, marketing, print, web and digital design across in-house, client-side and agency settings. I thrive on evolving brands from concept to rollout with a keen eye for detail, brand cohesion and delivering design that is functional and commercially impactful across all channels. I have worked across manufacturing, engineering/technical, retail, workplace, architecture, finance and property sectors, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to articulate concepts, design ideas and rationale while mentoring others. I am seeking a role where I can contribute as an integrated member of a design team and help strengthen the creation and delivery of lively, engaging work across marketing channels.

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I’m a senior graphic designer with extensive experience in branding, marketing, print, web and digital design across in-house, client-side and agency settings. I thrive on evolving brands from concept to rollout with a keen eye for detail, brand cohesion and delivering design that is functional and commercially impactful across all channels.

I have worked across manufacturing, engineering/technical, retail, workplace, architecture, finance and property sectors, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to articulate concepts, design ideas and rationale while mentoring others. I am seeking a role where I can contribute as an integrated member of a design team and help strengthen the creation and delivery of lively, engaging work across marketing channels.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Design Consultant at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance graphic designer delivering print and digital design services for a range of clients, including branding, marketing collateral, and digital assets.
Senior Graphic Design Consultant
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance senior graphic design consultant delivering print and digital design for various clients, developing brand concepts, campaigns and design systems. Focus on brand consistency, stakeholder collaboration, and timely, design-led delivery.
Senior Graphic Designer at The Property Franchise Group Ltd (TPFG)
January 1, 2024 - September 4, 2025
Created and managed design output for seven UK-wide property brands and the TPFG brand. Led brand concept development and campaigns across print and digital marketing channels, acting as brand guardian to uphold creativity and brand standards. Achieved repeat work through reputation and profitability, improved brand visibility, built franchisee/client trust, and increased marketing team’s value within the business.
Senior Graphic Designer at The Property Franchise Group
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Led design output for seven UK-wide property brands, acting as brand guardian, driving campaign concepting, compliance with brand guidelines, and delivering assets for print, web and digital channels.
Senior Graphic Designer at The Property Franchise Group Ltd
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Responsible for creating and managing the design output for seven UK wide property brands in-house. Generator of repeat work through reputation and profitability; improved brand visibility internally and to wider target audiences; cultivated franchisee trust in campaign design; acted as guardian for all brands, upholding brand standards and guidelines across print and digital assets.
Senior Graphic Designer (Full-time) – In-house Marketing Studio at The Property Franchise Group Ltd
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Responsible for creating and managing the design output for seven UK-wide property brands in-house. Increased brand visibility, generated repeat campaigns, and strengthened franchisee trust in design execution while upholding brand standards across the network.
Senior Graphic Design Consultant at The Product Marketing Company (B2B Creative Agency)
January 1, 2019 - September 4, 2025
Provided creative design services across multiple brands managing projects from concept to delivery. Delivered branding, information design, exhibition graphics, printed marketing materials, illustration, website design and prototyping, email campaigns and digital social media assets. Coordinated freelancers and web developers. Enhanced client brands’ marketing visibility and generated new work.
Creative Lead | Senior Graphic Designer at The Product Marketing Company (B2B Creative Agency)
December 31, 2017 - September 4, 2025
Led design projects across multiple brands, overseeing designers, web developers and freelancers to meet deadlines. Provided design advice, continual support, and mentoring. Initiated brand modernization and strengthened client marketing confidence.
Creative Lead / Senior Graphic Designer at The Product Marketing Company
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Initiated brand modernization, mentored in-house designers, and produced product guides/brochures from concept to delivery; prototyped website UX.
Senior Graphic Designer / Consultant at The Product Marketing Company
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Provided design marketing services for multiple brands from concept to rollout, creating brand identities, infographics, exhibition stands, print materials, website prototyping, and digital assets; managed freelancers and developers.
Senior Graphic Design Consultant (Full Time) at The Product Marketing Company
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Provided creative design services for multiple brands, managing projects from concept through to delivery. Work included branding, information design, exhibition graphics, printed marketing material, illustration, website design and prototyping; coordinated freelancers and web developers in project processes and deliverables.
Creative Lead | Senior Graphic Designer at The Product Marketing Company
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Initiated brand modernization, provided design leadership to in-house designers, mentoring and coordinating designers, web developers and freelancers to deliver on-brand and on-time design output; oversaw final design output.
Senior Graphic Design Consultant at The Product Marketing Company
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Provided creative design services for multiple brands from concept through delivery; added value to client brands and led design output for campaigns, information design, exhibition graphics, printed marketing material, illustration, website design and prototyping; coordinated freelancers and web developers in project processes.
Senior Graphic Designer at Leslie Jones Architecture
January 1, 2016 - September 4, 2025
Acted as brand guardian, developing and setting brand standards across all communications. Focused on marketing collateral and architectural pitch work for consistent brand cohesion and improved design quality across print and digital channels.
Senior Graphic Designer at Deutsche Bank
December 31, 2015 - September 4, 2025
Produced confidential financial and pitch documents adhering to Deutsche Bank brand requirements. Work earned firm-wide recognition leading to repeated projects, supporting winning new business and bolstering the in-house design team’s reputation across the UK head office.
Senior Graphic Designer - Architecture at Leslie Jones Architecture
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Brand guardian; set brand standards across print, web and digital communications with emphasis on marketing collateral and architectural pitches.
Senior Graphic Designer at Pitch Design
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Created pitches and confidential documents for Deutsche Bank, supporting new business wins and existing client work; elevated the reputation of the design team across the UK head office.
Senior Graphic Designer at Deutsche Bank (Pitch Design)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Created financial and pitch documents, handling confidential and secure material; contributed to pitches that won new business and reinforced the UK head office design team's reputation.
Senior Graphic Designer at Leslie Jones Architecture
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Acted as brand guardian and senior designer, setting brand standards across the practice with emphasis on marketing collateral and pitch work for architectural projects.
Senior Graphic Designer - Architecture / Multidisciplinary at Building Design Partnership
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2014
Led design output with high standards across print, web and digital; increased visibility of in-house design services and contributed to pitches and proposals for UK and international clients.
Senior Graphic Designer at Building Design Partnership
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2014
Led brand cohesion across a multidisciplinary practice, increasing visibility of in-house design services and generating more work including submissions, concepts and proposals for UK and international clients.
Senior Graphic Designer at Building Design Partnership (BDP)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2014
In-house designer within a multidisciplinary architecture practice; delivered high-quality, brand-positioned output across print and digital platforms; enhanced visibility of in-house design services across the practice.

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Design at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) in Visual Communication Design at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
BTEC National Diploma (ND) in Graphic Design at North Hertfordshire College
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
MA Design at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - February 28, 2026
BA(Hons) Visual Communication Design at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - February 28, 2026
BTEC ND Graphic Design at North Hertfordshire College
January 11, 2030 - February 28, 2026
MA Design (Research Methodology) at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
BA(Hons) Visual Communication Design at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
BTEC ND Graphic Design at North Hertfordshire College
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
MA Design | Research Methodology at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
BA(Hons) Visual Communication Design at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
BTEC ND Graphic Design at North Hertfordshire College
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

Qualifications

Former member of The Chartered Society of Designers (MCSD)
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
MCSD - Chartered Society of Designers
January 11, 2030 - February 28, 2026
MCSD - Chartered Society of Designers (former member)
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
MCSD - The Chartered Society of Designers (former member)
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Manufacturing