Senior designer and creative lead with over 25 years' experience shaping visual identities, campaigns, and websites that tell meaningful stories. I bring strategic thinking, attention to detail, and a clear-headed approach to every project, creating unforgettable experiences and head-turning content that delivers straight to the people who need to hear it. I partner with organisations across sectors to deliver high-quality, idea-led design that works across digital print, identity, illustration and art direction. I help brands tell their story, in one clear voice.…

Nick Carter

Senior designer and creative lead with over 25 years' experience shaping visual identities, campaigns, and websites that tell meaningful stories. I bring strategic thinking, attention to detail, and a clear-headed approach to every project, creating unforgettable experiences and head-turning content that delivers straight to the people who need to hear it. I partner with organisations across sectors to deliver high-quality, idea-led design that works across digital print, identity, illustration and art direction. I help brands tell their story, in one clear voice.…

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Senior designer and creative lead with over 25 years’ experience shaping visual identities, campaigns, and websites that tell meaningful stories. I bring strategic thinking, attention to detail, and a clear-headed approach to every project, creating unforgettable experiences
and head-turning content that delivers straight to the people who need to hear it.

I partner with organisations across sectors to deliver high-quality, idea-led design that works across digital print, identity, illustration and art direction. I help brands tell their story, in one clear voice.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Studio Gallant
January 1, 2014 - June 20, 2024
Led a creative studio delivering freelance work, combining solo practice independence with the structure of a full-service design operation. Directed projects from concept through to execution, working directly with clients from notable brands including Visa, HSBC, Dell, TUI, Toyota Lexus, Brandwatch, Rolling Stones, and Spotify.
UX/UI Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2004 - June 20, 2024
Worked with agencies and in-house teams across publishing, retail, public sector, and B2B industries, contributing UX/UI design expertise. Collaborated with agencies such as 2112, Boxharry, and Superb.
Founder & Moderator at Designers Talk
January 1, 2008 - June 20, 2024
Founded and moderated LinkedIn’s largest professional graphic design group with over 300,000 members. Built and nurtured a vibrant creative community since 2008, managing sponsorship content and member engagement.
Founder & Creative Director at Studio Gallant
January 1, 2009 - Present
Founder & Creative Director of Studio Gallant, delivering freelance work through a full-service design operation. Lead projects from concept to execution, collaborating directly with clients. Brands include: Visa, HSBC, Dell, TUI, Toyota Lexus, Brandwatch, Rolling Stones, Spotify.

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Software & Internet
    2112
    2112 needed an adventurous and creative brand concept for a new way of communicating their proposition and online messaging, a brand with the impact and energetic expression of a creative and technology business, delivered with confidence that showed 'work with purpose'. I delivered a dynamic new brand language, guidelines, website and digital presentation decks with the impact and energetic expression of a creative and technology business, delivered with the confidence they needed.…
    Skillsearch
    I developed a new brand identity and website design that highlighted Skillsearch's recruitment expertise in the gaming industry and helped them convey a sense of professionalism and approachability. Additionally, I provided ongoing content and social media marketing services to help Skillsearch establish itself as a leading authority in the games and interactive recruitment sector. Live site: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    Fidelius
    I worked alongside 2112, a London-based marketing agency, to deliver a fresh brand identity and website for Fidelius. Together, we crafted a modern, client-focused design that brings their vision to life and sets them apart in the financial planning space. Live site: fidelius.co.uk…