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Award winning multi-skilled creative lead /senior graphic designer with exceptional skills in creativity, branding, typography + illustration. Reliable, hard working, considerate, team player.
With over 20 years experience in design and advertising. I enjoy delving into a problem to uncover fresh insights, developing strategic ideas, and delivering exciting campaigns across relevant media.
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Work Experience
Creative Lead at Fire Dept
December 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025Research, design, illustration, art direction and production across a variety of media in bold brand strategy, design and advertising. Creating identities, design systems and campaign concepts that work across OOH, film, digital, packaging, print, environmental and other brand communications; clients included England Football, The FA, Nottingham University, Heinz.
Art Director (Work Placement) at Saatchi & Saatchi / Archibald Ingall Stretton
January 1, 2003 - October 8, 2025Work placements in London working as an art director in a creative team.
Graphic Designer at Spring London
January 1, 2001 - October 8, 2025First graphic design job out of University; designed t‑shirt and music related graphics and branding for clients Top Man, Envy, Wrangler Jeans and Universal Music.
Trend Researcher / Magazine Designer at Insight Ltd
January 1, 2002 - October 8, 2025Trend research and magazine design for a footwear trend prediction company; often working with WGSN; clients include Nike.
Direct Marketing Designer at Relay Marketing
January 1, 2005 - October 8, 2025Contributed to all of The Co-operative Bank’s direct marketing work from conception to large-scale print roll-out.
Creative Lead at Fire Dept
December 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025Research, design, illustration, art direction and production across media in bold brand strategy, design and advertising; created identities, design systems and campaign concepts for OOH, film, digital, packaging and print. Clients included England Football, The FA, Nottingham University and Heinz.
Freelance Designer / Creative at Various Clients
January 1, 2005 - PresentFreelanced in design and creative roles for agencies and brands including 21 Grams (New York), Golley Slater (Leeds), Absolute, Havas Lynx, BJL (Manchester) and PHA Group (London) as well as direct client work.
Poster Artist at The Oscars (87th Academy Awards)
February 22, 2015 - October 8, 2025Selected as one of 15 artists worldwide to create a poster for the 87th Academy Awards.
Creative Lead at Fire Dept
December 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025Research, design, illustration, art direction and production across a variety of media in the name of bold brand strategy, design and advertising. Creating identities, design systems and campaign concepts that work across OOH, film, digital, packaging, print, environmental and whatever the next frontier of brand communication happened to be. Clients included England Football, The FA, Nottingham University, Heinz.
Direct Marketing Creative / Art Director at Relay Marketing
December 31, 2005 - October 8, 2025Involved from conception to large scale print roll-out; handled all of The Co-operative Bank’s direct marketing work.
Art Director / Placement at Saatchi & Saatchi; Archibald Ingall Stretton; others
December 31, 2003 - October 8, 2025Work placements in London as part of a creative team, learning and contributing to campaigns.
Trend Research Designer at Insight Ltd
December 31, 2002 - October 8, 2025Trend research and magazine design for a footwear trend prediction company; worked with WGSN and clients like Nike.
Graphic Designer at Spring London
December 31, 2001 - October 8, 2025First graphic design job out of university; designed t-shirt and music related graphics and branding. Clients: Top Man, Envy, Wrangler Jeans and Universal Music.
Creative Lead at Fire Dept
January 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025Creative Lead responsible for research, design, illustration, art direction and production across multiple media to deliver bold brand strategy and advertising. Created identities, design systems and campaign concepts that work across OOH, film, digital, packaging, print and environmental formats. Collaborated on campaigns for England Football, The FA, University of Nottingham and Heinz.
Freelance Creative / Designer at Self-Employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2005 - PresentFreelance design and creative roles for clients and agencies including 21 Grams (New York), Golley Slater (Leeds), Absolute, Havas Lynx and BJL (Manchester), PHA Group (London), Amnesty International, and major campaigns such as The Oscars poster (87th Academy Awards). Led brand development, illustration and campaign concepts for various industries and events; collaborated with Nottingham Contemporary, 200 Degrees Coffee, and other high-profile projects.
Art Director / Designer at Relay Marketing
January 1, 2005 - October 8, 2025Conceived and executed direct marketing campaigns for The Co-operative Bank from concept through large-scale print roll-out, delivering integrated design and production.
Trend Research & Magazine Designer at Insight Ltd
January 1, 2002 - October 8, 2025Trend research and magazine design for a footwear trend prediction company, collaborating with WGSN and clients such as Nike.
Graphic Designer at Spring London
January 1, 2001 - October 8, 2025First graphic design role post-university, contributing to t-shirt graphics, branding and music-related design work for clients including Top Man, Envy, Wrangler Jeans and Universal Music.
Art Director (Work Placements) at Saatchi & Saatchi; Archibald Ingall Stretton and others
January 1, 2003 - October 8, 2025Work placements in London within creative teams, providing hands-on experience in art direction and collaborative campaigns.
Freelance Designer / Creative at Various clients (including 21 Grams, Golley Slater, Absolute, Havas Lynx, BJL, PHA Group)
January 1, 2005 - PresentFreelance design and creative roles prior to Fire Dept, with involvement in brand identity, art direction, illustration, and campaigns for a wide range of clients. Ongoing freelance since 2005 with numerous high-profile projects and collaborations.
Creative Lead at Fire Dept
December 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025Research, design, illustration, art direction and production across a variety of media in bold brand strategy, design and advertising. Creating identities, design systems and campaign concepts that work across OOH, film, digital, packaging, print, environmental and other media. Clients included England Football, The FA, Nottingham University, Heinz.
Art Director / Designer (Work placements) at Saatchi & Saatchi, Archibald Ingall Stretton (and other London agencies)
December 31, 2003 - October 8, 2025Work placements in London as part of a creative team, gaining early experience in art direction and design.
Designer at Spring London
December 31, 2001 - October 8, 2025First graphic design job out of university; worked on t-shirt graphics, branding and related design for fashion and music clients.
Designer at Insight Ltd
December 31, 2002 - October 8, 2025Trend research and magazine design for a footwear trend prediction company; collaboration with WGSN and clients like Nike.
Designer / Direct Marketing Specialist at Relay Marketing
December 31, 2005 - October 8, 2025Conceived and delivered direct marketing work for The Co-operative Bank; involved from conception through large-scale print roll-out.
Education
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000Qualifications
Nottingham Creative Business Award – Best Graphics & Advertising
January 1, 2009 - October 8, 2025World Illustration Awards 2019 – Shortlisted
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025Nottingham Creative Business Awards - Best graphics & advertising
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009World Illustration Awards - Shortlist
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Oscar Poster Artist – 87th Academy Awards
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other
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