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I am a Graphic Designer with 20 years experience, who enjoys turning ideas into clear, engaging work across digital, print and video. I lead projects from initial concept through to final delivery, ensuring every piece is thoughtful, well-crafted and aligned to global brand guidelines and values. I value collaboration and enjoy working closely with stakeholders, team members and external partners. I bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to every brief and am always looking to develop my skills — particularly in motion design, animation, photography and video.…I am a Graphic Designer with 20 years experience, who enjoys turning ideas into clear, engaging work across digital, print and video. I lead projects from initial concept through to final delivery, ensuring every piece is thoughtful, well-crafted and aligned to global brand guidelines and values. I value collaboration and enjoy working closely with stakeholders, team members and external partners. I bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to every brief and am always looking to develop my skills — particularly in motion design, animation, photography and video.

Sam Colbear

Graphic Designer, Creative Director, Video Editor, +4

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I am a Graphic Designer with 20 years experience, who enjoys turning ideas into clear, engaging work across digital, print and video. I lead projects from initial concept through to final delivery, ensuring every piece is thoughtful, well-crafted and aligned to global brand guidelines and values. I value collaboration and enjoy working closely with stakeholders, team members and external partners. I bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to every brief and am always looking to develop my skills — particularly in motion design, animation, photography and video.…I am a Graphic Designer with 20 years experience, who enjoys turning ideas into clear, engaging work across digital, print and video. I lead projects from initial concept through to final delivery, ensuring every piece is thoughtful, well-crafted and aligned to global brand guidelines and values. I value collaboration and enjoy working closely with stakeholders, team members and external partners. I bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to every brief and am always looking to develop my skills — particularly in motion design, animation, photography and video.

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I am a Graphic Designer with 20 years experience, who enjoys turning ideas into clear, engaging work across digital, print and video. I lead projects from initial concept through to final delivery, ensuring every piece is thoughtful, well-crafted and aligned to global brand guidelines and values.

I value collaboration and enjoy working closely with stakeholders, team members and external partners. I bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to every brief and am always looking to develop my skills — particularly in motion design, animation, photography and video.

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Work Experience

Creative Lead Internal Communications at Olympus

January 1, 2021 - Present

Shaping and delivering engaging internal communications across the UK and Ireland by translating strategic messages into compelling visual content. I lead the creative direction for campaigns, training materials, events and engagement initiatives, taking projects from concept through to final delivery. I ensure all assets are fresh, on-brand and meaningful to a diverse workforce of 1,000+ employees. I have expanded my technical capabilities by transforming traditional graphic design into animated content using After Effects and Premiere Pro, including monthly animated digital posters displayed across three UK sites. I also direct, film, edit and live-stream quarterly Leadership updates via Microsoft Teams, strengthening my skills in photography, videography and broadcast delivery. Working closely with senior leadership across the UK and EMEA, as well as external agencies, I bring creative problem-solving, strong attention to detail and a commitment to brand excellence to every project.

Graphic Designer at Olympus – Media Studio

September 1, 2008 - December 1, 2020

As part of a busy UK-based in-house design team, I produced creative artwork across print, email and web for corporate, consumer, medical, industrial and third-party stakeholders. I translated complex product and brand messaging into clear, engaging visual communications aligned with corporate guidelines. My work spanned brand development, product launch campaigns, exhibition graphics and integrated marketing activity including direct postal mail, email and social media. Collaborating with marketing teams and senior managers, I ensured all artwork was consistent, impactful and delivered to a high professional standard.

Jr Graphic Designer at Rakusen Design FX

July 1, 2006 - August 1, 2008

Supported the design team with artwork for print and digital media, contributing to brand development and marketing collateral. I collaborated with clients and senior staff to deliver visually effective communications under tight deadlines, helping ensure consistency and quality across campaigns.