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๐ About Roham
Lead Designer & Brand Identity Specialist
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Strategic and hands-on Creative Leader with 22+ yearsโ experience building and revitalising brands across Wellness, Food, Fashion, and Regulated industries. Specialist in creating compelling visual brand identities, packaging, editorial and digital experiences that deliver meaning and market impact. Trusted by global icons (Bob Marley family, NHS, Adidas) and founders alike. Operates flexibly as a solo consultant, team builder, or embedded creative director.
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Work Experience
Founder. Designer at BLKHAT Studio
January 1, 2015 - PresentFounded an independent design studio working with global clients, scaleups, and public institutions across brand, packaging, digital, and experiential design. Leading cross-disciplinary teams, attracting high-profile clients such as Bob Marley family, Diageo, and CNN, while maintaining relationships with previous clients. Delivered strategic creative leadership and end-to-end design solutions.
Advisor & Ambassador at SPRING by Sourceful
January 1, 2025 - PresentActing as a senior ambassador and advisor to SPRING, an AI platform specialized for packaging specialists created by sustainable packaging experts at Sourceful. Provided insights on sustainable packaging innovation and industry trends to guide platform development and growth.
Freelance Creative Lead
December 31, 2016 - September 2, 2025Engaged in creative direction, art direction, and graphic design for leading UK advertising and design agencies, as well as direct client projects. Delivered branding and product development work under NDAs, focusing on strategic and impactful visual design solutions to elevate brands.
Senior Art Director at Home IMA (Intermarketing Agency)
December 31, 2015 - September 2, 2025Joined following acquisition of MRL by Home Agency, integrated into creative team to reinvigorate agencyโs creative output. Delivered art direction and took leadership on major client projects, enhancing brand narratives and campaign executions.
Art Director at McGrath Rainey Laird
December 31, 2014 - September 2, 2025Headhunted to join this boutique design and advertising team in an art direction role. Took ownership of client relationships and brief management from concept through delivery with a focus on creative excellence and client satisfaction.
Senior Graphic Designer at Home Agency
December 31, 2007 - September 2, 2025Led design projects including brand creation from conception, campaign concepts for blue-chip brands, and delivery of creative materials. Developed strong client partnerships and collaborated across teams to achieve creative goals.
Junior - Midweight Graphic Designer at Geronimo Communications
December 31, 2007 - September 2, 2025Started as a junior designer working predominantly on magazine titles for NHS, Arla, and educational clients. Progressed to senior designer, handling growing responsibilities and diverse design assignments across print and branding.
Education
Bachelor of Art Interactive Multimedia Design at Staffordshire University
September 1, 2002 - September 1, 2005Interactive Multimedia Design
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Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Education, Retail, Professional Services
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