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I’m Chris Jewell, a creative director and designer with 35+ years of print and digital experience. I excel at turning ideas into compelling marketing assets and building high-performing teams in fast-growing businesses.
I combine creativity with practical business sense, focusing on client retention, new business development, and operational systems. My hands-on, collaborative leadership style helps teams stay motivated and deliver measurable results for B2C, B2B, and digital projects.
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Writer / Travel
May 1, 2023 - PresentResearch and writing of first novel; completed in Spring 2024.
Joint owner/Creative Director at Mineral Creative UK
May 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025Creative ideas and execution of marketing assets for multiple brands in the UK and Europe, including Oakley, Timberland, Ecco, Community Fibre, AKW, JTI, Assa Abloy.
Joint owner/Creative Director at Silvertone
February 1, 2012 - September 11, 2025Creative ideas and execution of marketing assets for multiple brands in the UK and Europe, including Oakley, Timberland, Ecco.
Freelance Creative/Graphic Designer
November 1, 2003 - September 11, 2025Worked for various advertising agencies; Saatchi, Leagas Shafron Davis, Blueprint, Hachette Publishing (Red Magazine, Psychologies, Sugar), Haymarket Publishing, Revolver PR (Ben & Jerry’s, Carlton TV).
Magazine Graphic Designer at Haymarket Publishing
September 1, 1998 - September 11, 2025Designed magazines; 442, Autocar and various bespoke customer magazines.
Creative/Production at Saatchi & Saatchi
November 1, 1994 - September 11, 2025Managing the creative ideas and execution process on BBC and pan-European Hewlett Packard.
Creative/Production at David Pilton Advertising
November 1, 1993 - September 11, 2025Creative ideas and execution of marketing assets for Sony Music Entertainment (All USA artists such as Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey and UK artists, such as George Michael, Manic Street Preachers, Jamiroquai).
Creative/Production at Porton Advertising
August 1, 1990 - September 11, 2025Managing process of creative ideas and execution of marketing assets for multiple brands in the UK.
Magazine Designer at Tim Benn Publishing
August 1, 1988 - September 11, 2025Trade magazine publisher.
Writer / Travel
May 1, 2023 - PresentResearch and writing of first novel; completed in Spring 2024.
Joint owner/Creative Director at Mineral Creative UK – Design/Marketing Agency
May 31, 2023 - September 11, 2025Creative ideas and execution of marketing assets for multiple brands in the UK and Europe, including Oakley, Timberland, Ecco, Community Fibre, AKW, JTI, Assa Abloy.
Joint owner/Creative Director at Silvertone – Design/Marketing Agency
February 1, 2012 - September 11, 2025Creative ideas and execution of marketing assets for multiple brands in the UK and Europe, including Oakley, Timberland, Ecco.
Freelance Creative/Graphic Designer
November 1, 2003 - September 11, 2025Worked for various advertising agencies; Saatchi, Leagas Shafron Davis, Blueprint, Hachette Publishing (Red Magazine, Psychologies, Sugar), Haymarket Publishing, Revolver PR (Ben & Jerry’s, Carlton TV).
Magazine Graphic Designer at Haymarket Publishing
September 1, 1998 - September 11, 2025Designed magazines; 442, Autocar and various bespoke customer magazines.
Holiday Rep at Bodrum, Turkey
September 1, 1997 - September 11, 2025Took up an opportunity to become a rep in Bodrum, Turkey for the summer.
Writer / Travel
May 1, 1997 - September 11, 2025Lived in Cape Town writing a film script and TV comedy show.
Creative/Graphic Designer at Leagas Shafron Davis – Advertising Agency
October 1, 1996 - September 11, 2025Creative ideas and execution of marketing assets for multiple brands; COI, Sun Alliance, BA.
Creative/Production at Saatchi & Saatchi – Advertising Agency
November 1, 1994 - September 11, 2025Managing the creative ideas and execution process on BBC and pan-European Hewlett Packard.
Creative/Production at David Pilton Advertising
November 1, 1993 - September 11, 2025Creative ideas and execution of marketing assets for Sony Music Entertainment (All USA artists such as Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey and UK artists, such as George Michael, Manic Street Preachers, Jamiroquai).
Backpacking Travel
August 1, 1991 - September 11, 2025Travelled through India, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia during August 1990 – August 1991.
Creative/Production at Porton Advertising – Advertising Agency
August 1, 1990 - September 11, 2025Managing process of creative ideas and execution of marketing assets for multiple brands in the UK.
Magazine Designer at Tim Benn Publishing
August 1, 1988 - September 11, 2025Trade magazine publisher.
Education
A Level (History or Art, Screen Printing, Etching, Graphics) at London College Of Printing
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025A Level (History or Art, Screen Printing, Etching, Graphics) at London College Of Printing
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Qualifications
5 O Levels (Maths, English, History, Art, Sociology)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 20252 A Levels (Maths, Art)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 20255 O Levels (Maths, English, History, Art, Sociology)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 20252 A Levels (Maths, Art)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025A Level (History or Art, Screen Printing, Etching, Graphics) – London College Of Printing
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 20255 O Levels
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 20252 A Levels (Maths, Art)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail
Experience Level
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