I’m a Creative Designer with over 25 years’ experience and I specialise in shaping bold brand identities and crafting campaign ideas that cut through the noise. From big-picture concepts to the small details that bring them to life, I thrive on turning strategic thinking into creative that connects, inspires and delivers results. My passion lies in finding that “killer idea” – the spark that transforms briefs into memorable campaigns. Having led diverse teams and collaborated with clients across a wide range of industry sectors, I understand how to balance creativity with commercial impact. Adept at designing for print or digital, I also enjoy writing compelling copy.…

John Buck

I’m a Creative Designer with over 25 years’ experience and I specialise in shaping bold brand identities and crafting campaign ideas that cut through the noise. From big-picture concepts to the small details that bring them to life, I thrive on turning strategic thinking into creative that connects, inspires and delivers results. My passion lies in finding that “killer idea” – the spark that transforms briefs into memorable campaigns. Having led diverse teams and collaborated with clients across a wide range of industry sectors, I understand how to balance creativity with commercial impact. Adept at designing for print or digital, I also enjoy writing compelling copy.…

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I’m a Creative Designer with over 25 years’ experience and I specialise in shaping bold brand identities and crafting campaign ideas that cut through the noise. From big-picture concepts to the small details that bring them to life, I thrive on turning strategic thinking into creative that connects, inspires and delivers results.

My passion lies in finding that “killer idea” – the spark that transforms briefs into memorable campaigns. Having led diverse teams and collaborated with clients across a wide range of industry sectors, I understand how to balance creativity with commercial impact.

Adept at designing for print or digital, I also enjoy writing compelling copy.

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Creative Designer at Many Hats Creative
February 1, 2016 - Present
• Overall responsibility for creative excellence • Managing client & supplier relationships • Pitching project creative to clients • Developing brand strategies • Conceptual thinking to meet client briefs • Producing creative / designs / artwork for client projects • Managing project workflow • Overseeing all outsourced project work • Ensuring brand is adhered to in every communication • Mentoring student placements • Mentoring junior designers • Creative consultant for outside agencies
Art Director at Emberson Marketing
September 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
• Direct and oversee the delivery of creative work • Deliver communication projects from conception through to completion • Brainstorming with the creative and client services teams • Help ensure our creative product is strategically and visually robust • Pitching concepts to clients or Client Directors

Education

2:1 Graphic Design: Typography at University of Exeter
September 1, 1996 - July 1, 1999

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Industry Experience

Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Other
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    Skytime Jets wanted a brand that reflected the seamless, premium experience they deliver to their clients. We created a new brand built around the strap line “Time spent with us, is time well spent” and rolled it out across every touchpoint. From a sleek, responsive website to elegant brochures and targeted advertising, we crafted a consistent brand world that communicates ease, luxury and the true value of time. illustrator graphicdesigner designer graphicdesigner branding copywriting marketing…