Integrated designer specialising in advanced presentations and brand design, creating engaging, high-impact content to support senior stakeholder engagement and business growth in highly regulated environments. I embed quickly into established teams, adapt to existing brand systems and workflows, and deliver to a high standard under tight deadlines with calm, solutions-focused craft and meticulous attention to detail.

Michael Gilbert

Integrated designer specialising in advanced presentations and brand design, creating engaging, high-impact content to support senior stakeholder engagement and business growth in highly regulated environments. I embed quickly into established teams, adapt to existing brand systems and workflows, and deliver to a high standard under tight deadlines with calm, solutions-focused craft and meticulous attention to detail.

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Integrated designer specialising in advanced presentations and brand design, creating engaging, high-impact content to support senior stakeholder engagement and business growth in highly regulated environments. I embed quickly into established teams, adapt to existing brand systems and workflows, and deliver to a high standard under tight deadlines with calm, solutions-focused craft and meticulous attention to detail.

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Work Experience

Senior Designer at S&W
November 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Led the rapid design and rollout of a full suite of branded templates following a company-wide brand refresh, including PowerPoint templates and client-facing pitch packs and presentation materials. Delivered under tight turnaround to meet stakeholder deadlines, building assets for Seismic integration to support new business development and ensure consistent, high-impact client engagement at scale.
Senior Designer at Evelyn Partners
July 1, 2023 - January 31, 2026
Delivering compelling, visually engaging pitch packs designed to drive business growth and client engagement. Worked on senior stakeholder-focused presentation materials in a finance context with an emphasis on clarity, consistency, and high-quality execution.
Senior Designer (Freelance) at fourstrong
January 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Freelance senior design support for marketing and growth campaigns (including Nike and Epic Growth Marketing), contributing to design for digital and marketing assets.
Senior Designer at fourstrong
January 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Freelance senior designer for growth marketing and brand/presentation work. Client examples include Nike and various marketing initiatives.
Freelance Senior Integrated Designer at Publicis.Sapient
April 1, 2018 - March 31, 2022
Freelance senior integrated design across major brands including Accor Hotels, Nestle, Starbucks, Lloyd's, Carrefour, HSBC, Lufthansa, and others. Work included advanced digital and presentation/campaign design deliverables for regulated and high-stakes environments.
Freelance Designer at SapientRazorfish
January 1, 2018 - February 28, 2018
Freelance designer supporting Unilever, Wall Graphic Design, Samsung web banner ads, Playbook/Debenhams Technology pitch deck, and various print deliverables.
Freelance Designer at Publicis.Sapient
September 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Freelance designer supporting digital and print deliverables for major brands, including casino/retail and campaign outputs (as listed), with work spanning UI and creative production needs.
Freelance Designer at SapientNitro
May 1, 2016 - July 31, 2016
Freelance digital designer for RBS mobile on-boarding demo, PGA European Tour digital transformation infographics, AXE website assets and image selection, and related marketing deliverables.
Graphic Designer | Creative Consultant at SurfMaroc
November 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Graphic design and creative consulting for Hotel Amouage including brand identity, stationery, brochures, and signage work.
Freelance Digital Designer at SapientNitro
March 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015
Freelance digital design for HTC One Life campaign design, Tesco POS activation, BT.com BT Sport website design, and associated website/social asset creation.
Freelance Digital Designer at Holler
November 1, 2014 - February 28, 2015
Freelance digital designer supporting social post designs for multiple brands (Mercedes, Smart, Flash, Aussie, Max Factor, Royal Caribbean, Discreet) and SamsungArt Gallery app UI design.
Freelance Designer at Spark44
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Freelance digital design for Jaguar Land Rover email/invitation/brochure deliverables and related campaign marketing assets.
Freelance Digital Designer at Spark44
October 1, 2014 - October 31, 2014
Freelance digital designer for Jaguar Land Rover email, invitation, and brochure design.
Freelance Digital Designer at SapientNitro
May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2014
Infographic and landing page design for Allianz and The Sun (as listed), plus supporting campaign visuals and digital UI deliverables.
Freelance Digital Designer at The Social Partners
May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2014
Freelance designer for Facebook Quiz app UI and The Times RichList app UI work (as listed).
Freelance Designer at SapientNitro
May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2014
Freelance digital design across Truphone campaign work and BMW pitch, plus design support for social app UI and landing page/infographic outputs.
Freelance Digital Designer | Retoucher | Photographer at lukecharles
March 1, 2014 - April 30, 2014
Freelance UI design for PwC Risk Assurance app (mobile, tablet, desktop), PwC brand guidelines product photography, and photography for Somerset House.
Freelance Designer at SapientNitro
September 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013
Freelance design deliverables (details not specified beyond role).
Freelance Designer at Earnest
March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
Freelance designer for Kaspersky Lab campaign (details not specified beyond role).
Freelance Creative Artworker at Sectorlight
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2013
Freelance creative artwork support (details not specified beyond role).
Freelance Designer at SapientNitro
September 1, 2012 - October 31, 2012
Freelance designer supporting spring studios workflow / studio needs and related digital/creative outputs (as partially described).
Studio Management/Consultancy at Spring Studios
May 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012
Creating and implementing studio process, from briefing forms to workflow improvements.
Freelance Digital Designer at adam&eveDDB
April 1, 2012 - April 30, 2012
Freelance design for TOD’s eCommerce website UI design and related digital UI work.
Freelance Designer at adam&eveDDB
April 1, 2012 - April 30, 2012
Freelance designer (details not specified beyond role).
Freelance Digital Designer at Spring Studios
March 1, 2012 - March 31, 2012
Freelance digital design for TOD's eCommerce website UI and other catalogue/eCommerce UI work (as listed).
Design Studio Manager at RAPP 1 year 8 months Design Studio Manager (company not fully specified in resume)
May 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Studio management responsibilities including coordinating workflow and team processes.
Design Studio Manager at RAPP 1 year 8 months Design Studio
May 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012
Design Studio Manager responsible for studio operations and management (as described).
Integrated Designer at michaelgilbert
March 1, 2011 - Present
Senior integrated designer with 15+ years of experience across digital, print, and campaign work. Career includes agency-side and in-house roles, often embedded in high-stakes environments where accuracy and clarity are essential. Focus on advanced presentation design, brand design, pitch packs, and fast turnaround delivery with meticulous attention to detail.
Designer | Creative Artworker at RAPP
June 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Creative artwork and design work across multiple client campaigns (e.g., Action Aid, Apple, AMD, Astellas, Bayer, Boots, Barclaycard, Bacardi, Cancer Research UK, Eurostar, ESPN, GSK, Guide Dogs, Hill’s, Lucentis, Novartis, NSPCC, Philips, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, Qutenza, SCA, Schering Plough, Skype, UNICEF, Merck, Virgin Media).
Designer | Creative Artworker at RAPP 1 year 8 months Design Studio
June 1, 2010 - January 31, 2012
Designer/creative artwork role for client work listed (Action Aid, Apple, AMD, Astellas, Bayer, Boots, Barclaycard, Bacardi, Cancer Research UK, Eurostar, ESPN, GSK, Guide Dogs, Hill’s, Lucentis, Novartis, NSPCC, Philips, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, Qutenza, SCA, Schering Plough, Skype, UNICEF, Merck and Virgin Media).
Creative Artworker | Retoucher | Photographer at Positive Thinking Creative
September 1, 2008 - July 31, 2010
Artworker/retoucher/photography work for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Chloé, City Index, Currys, EDF Energy, Kikkoman, National Car Rental, Orange, SAGA, and Smarter Travel.
Marketing Communications Creative Artworker at Richmond Geoff Howe Marketing Communications
June 1, 2005 - August 31, 2008
Creative artwork and marketing communications support for clients including Allied Bakeries, Casio, Eblex, Hill’s, Ladbrokes, Nintendo, Nutricia, Samsung, Tetley, Tetra, Unite and Wella.
Marketing Communications Creative Artworker at Geoff Howe Marketing Communications
June 1, 2005 - August 31, 2008
Marketing communications creative artwork for clients including Allied Bakeries, BookaJet, Casio, Eblex, Hill’s, Ladbrokes, Moli, Nintendo, Nutricia, Reed, Srixon, Samsung, Sanford, Tetley, Tetra, Taboo, Unite, and Wella.

Education

at St. Andrews RC School
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2003
GCSE & GNVQ (Art & Design, ICT, Englsih, Maths, Science) at St. Andrews RC School
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2003
at St. Andrews RC School
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods, Other, Education, Travel & Hospitality