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I’m a Product Designer turned Illustrator, with 11 years in design and 3.5 years freelancing as an illustrator. My work bridges technical design and visual storytelling, with a focus on regenerative thinking, circular materials and sustainable creativity. I love communicating complex ideas in an easy to understand and visually striking manner.…

Tom Whiteley

Illustrator, Product Designer, Designer, +2

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I’m a Product Designer turned Illustrator, with 11 years in design and 3.5 years freelancing as an illustrator. My work bridges technical design and visual storytelling, with a focus on regenerative thinking, circular materials and sustainable creativity. I love communicating complex ideas in an easy to understand and visually striking manner.…

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I’m a Product Designer turned Illustrator, with 11 years in design and 3.5 years freelancing as an illustrator. My work bridges technical design and visual storytelling, with a focus on regenerative thinking, circular materials and sustainable creativity. I love communicating complex ideas in an easy to understand and visually striking manner.

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Work Experience

Illustrator at Freelance

March 1, 2022 - Present

Commissioned by The Oxford Collection to create a detailed 3D illustrated map showcasing five-star hotels and award winning restaurants in Oxford. Designed a bespoke 2D illustrated map of Oxford featuring landmarks, architecture, and local activities. Produced visually engaging floor plan illustrations for hospitality venues and created illustrated site plans for prestigious racecourses and sports venues worldwide including Ascot, Tampa Bay Downs, The Curragh, and Chelsea FC for Duralock. Worked independently and integrated with client teams.

Design Engineer / Head of Technical at Duralock Performance Fencing

March 1, 2022 - September 3, 2025

Managed supply chain and sourcing/testing of greener materials. Achieved a closed-loop supply for plastic extrusion where installed/end of life fencing could be recycled into new fencing. Developed a dual chamber extrusion tool allowing 85% recycled plastic usage to reduce virgin plastic production.

Studio Assistant at David Williams-Ellis Sculpture

July 1, 2020 - September 3, 2025

Created project portal documentation and photoshopped images, designed a new website, and supported sculpture and armature construction including hands-on welding. Collaborated closely with mould makers and foundry using lost wax casting technique.

Product Designer at WILA Lighting Ltd.

September 1, 2019 - September 3, 2025

Worked in the fast-paced ‘specials’ design department designing bespoke luminaires for various industries. Acted as the ‘glue’ between design and production departments. Collaborated with architects, contractors, and sales teams to design new light fixtures and develop new standard product ranges.