I'm Ned Hatton-Phillips, a creative and driven designer and illustrator with a degree in Professional Digital Design and several years of experience in branding, illustration, marketing, and merchandise design. I excel at delivering compelling visuals across print, digital, and social platforms, with a track record in the public sector, entertainment, beverage, and music industries. I'm passionate about bold design, illustration, storytelling, and building unique brand identities. I'm a visual storyteller who loves collaborating across teams to turn ideas into memorable, wearable, and scalable brand experiences. In my role with Rutland County Council, I lead creative direction and strategy for Kinship initiatives, producing promotional materials and digital content that meet government guidelines, while partnering with national organisations to expand family outreach.…

Ned Hatton-Phillips

I'm Ned Hatton-Phillips, a creative and driven designer and illustrator with a degree in Professional Digital Design and several years of experience in branding, illustration, marketing, and merchandise design. I excel at delivering compelling visuals across print, digital, and social platforms, with a track record in the public sector, entertainment, beverage, and music industries. I'm passionate about bold design, illustration, storytelling, and building unique brand identities. I'm a visual storyteller who loves collaborating across teams to turn ideas into memorable, wearable, and scalable brand experiences. In my role with Rutland County Council, I lead creative direction and strategy for Kinship initiatives, producing promotional materials and digital content that meet government guidelines, while partnering with national organisations to expand family outreach.…

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I’m Ned Hatton-Phillips, a creative and driven designer and illustrator with a degree in Professional Digital Design and several years of experience in branding, illustration, marketing, and merchandise design. I excel at delivering compelling visuals across print, digital, and social platforms, with a track record in the public sector, entertainment, beverage, and music industries. I’m passionate about bold design, illustration, storytelling, and building unique brand identities.

I’m a visual storyteller who loves collaborating across teams to turn ideas into memorable, wearable, and scalable brand experiences. In my role with Rutland County Council, I lead creative direction and strategy for Kinship initiatives, producing promotional materials and digital content that meet government guidelines, while partnering with national organisations to expand family outreach.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Kinship Implementation Lead Officer at Rutland County Council
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead creative direction and strategy for the Rutland Kinship initiative’s marketing campaign. Produced promotional materials, resources, and digital content in line with government guidance. Collaborated with national partners including The Mighty Creatives to support family outreach projects. Oversaw social media presence, stakeholder communications, and brand development.
Design Officer at Rutland County Council
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Created the Rutland Virtual School branding and marketing materials, building from the ground up. Designed print and digital materials across council services including youth engagement and SEND. Managed content for social media and council websites, often working independently and remotely. Gained experience in inclusive communication, accessibility, and government branding guidelines.
Brand Designer at Peakstones Brewery
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Rebranded a range of craft beer labels and pump clips sold at Alton Towers and regional pubs. Identified weaknesses in existing design strategy and presented solutions directly to the owner. Resulted in an increase in sales and wider regional interest.
Freelance Designer & Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Ongoing design collaborator for UK MC Window Kid since 2022, including tour merch and apparel; Developed brand identities, websites, merch, album art, and social content for musicians and small businesses; Built websites using HTML/CSS and platforms like Squarespace, Big Cartel, and Shopify; Created photography and video content for social media and marketing purposes; Opened and maintained an online shop selling original art prints, commissions, and merchandise; Produced and published an independent print magazine (2016–2019), handling design, editorial direction, and distribution; Founded and ran an original clothing brand (2016–2022), overseeing product design, screen printing, e-commerce, and customer engagement.

Education

BA (Hons) Professional Digital Design at Newcastle College University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
A-Levels in Art & Design, English Lit, Philosophy & Ethics at Harington School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Professional Digital Design BA Hons
August 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Gaming, Travel & Hospitality, Other