I am a creative storyteller with over twenty years of experience in the industry. I have a passion for design and typography and have worked with agencies including Mother, Saatchi & Saatchi, VCCP, Leo Burnett, Anomaly and Ogilvy. A few brands I've worked with include Nokia, O2, adidas, IKEA, BMW, Samsung, Budweiser, Spotify, Lloyds Bank, and Cancer Research UK. I have qualifications in art & design, photography, and a degree in graphic design, and have worked across the creative spectrum from branding and illustration to directing global campaigns and pitches.

Alastair McCarley

I am a creative storyteller with over twenty years of experience in the industry. I have a passion for design and typography and have worked with agencies including Mother, Saatchi & Saatchi, VCCP, Leo Burnett, Anomaly and Ogilvy. A few brands I've worked with include Nokia, O2, adidas, IKEA, BMW, Samsung, Budweiser, Spotify, Lloyds Bank, and Cancer Research UK. I have qualifications in art & design, photography, and a degree in graphic design, and have worked across the creative spectrum from branding and illustration to directing global campaigns and pitches.

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I am a creative storyteller with over twenty years of experience in the industry. I have a passion for design and typography and have worked with agencies including Mother, Saatchi & Saatchi, VCCP, Leo Burnett, Anomaly and Ogilvy.

A few brands I’ve worked with include Nokia, O2, adidas, IKEA, BMW, Samsung, Budweiser, Spotify, Lloyds Bank, and Cancer Research UK.

I have qualifications in art & design, photography, and a degree in graphic design, and have worked across the creative spectrum from branding and illustration to directing global campaigns and pitches.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Sportfive
December 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Design for Aramco’s partnership with the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
Art Director at Deliveroo
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Art-directed Google App Campaigns to drive app downloads and engagement.
Freelance Designer at Iris Worldwide
December 1, 2019 - August 1, 2024
Notable work includes typographic design for Pizza Hut’s print/digital campaign and website design for Cheil Connect at Cannes.
Freelance Designer at The Gate
October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Led pitch wins and campaign projects for clients Smarty mobile, The AA and Very.
Freelance Designer at Uncommon
April 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Served as British Airways’ brand guardian, designing print and digital campaign assets.
Freelance Designer at The&Partnership
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Managed campaigns for INEOS, British Gas, Argos, Mathieu Teisseire, Paddy Power, and Ben’s Originals.
Art Director at Draftline
April 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Art-directed Budweiser’s FA Cup campaign, Stella Artois Wimbledon sponsorship, and campaigns for Tripel Karmeliet, Corona, and Leffe.
Designer and Art Director at Catch A Fire
April 1, 2024 - Present
Clients include Unilever, Lamb Weston, Flora, Phoenix Rice, Best Foods and Greggs

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University of Wales, Swansea
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
GNVQ Art & Design (Distinction) at Gower College, Swansea
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
City & Guilds Photography at City & Guilds
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026

Qualifications

Degree
January 19, 2026 - January 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Other

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