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Hi, I’m Nigel Payne. I’m a graphic designer with a passion for branding and club marketing. After training as a draughtsman and studying at the Liverpool School of Art, I carved a career as Everton FC’s in‑house graphic designer, later leading brand refresh projects and building teams that deliver across print, digital and outdoor campaigns. Since 2009 I’ve run milk as a freelance designer, working with universities, sports clubs and agencies. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, dynamic visuals across print, online and interiors, and I pride myself on practical, brand‑forward design that resonates with audiences.…Hi, I’m Nigel Payne. I’m a graphic designer with a passion for branding and club marketing. After training as a draughtsman and studying at the Liverpool School of Art, I carved a career as Everton FC’s in‑house graphic designer, later leading brand refresh projects and building teams that deliver across print, digital and outdoor campaigns. Since 2009 I’ve run milk as a freelance designer, working with universities, sports clubs and agencies. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, dynamic visuals across print, online and interiors, and I pride myself on practical, brand‑forward design that resonates with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Nigel Payne. I’m a graphic designer with a passion for branding and club marketing. After training as a draughtsman and studying at the Liverpool School of Art, I carved a career as Everton FC’s in‑house graphic designer, later leading brand refresh projects and building teams that deliver across print, digital and outdoor campaigns. Since 2009 I’ve run milk as a freelance designer, working with universities, sports clubs and agencies. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, dynamic visuals across print, online and interiors, and I pride myself on practical, brand‑forward design that resonates with audiences.…Hi, I’m Nigel Payne. I’m a graphic designer with a passion for branding and club marketing. After training as a draughtsman and studying at the Liverpool School of Art, I carved a career as Everton FC’s in‑house graphic designer, later leading brand refresh projects and building teams that deliver across print, digital and outdoor campaigns. Since 2009 I’ve run milk as a freelance designer, working with universities, sports clubs and agencies. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, dynamic visuals across print, online and interiors, and I pride myself on practical, brand‑forward design that resonates with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Nigel Payne. I’m a graphic designer with a passion for branding and club marketing. After training as a draughtsman and studying at the Liverpool School of Art, I carved a career as Everton FC’s in‑house graphic designer, later leading brand refresh projects and building teams that deliver across print, digital and outdoor campaigns.

Since 2009 I’ve run milk as a freelance designer, working with universities, sports clubs and agencies. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, dynamic visuals across print, online and interiors, and I pride myself on practical, brand‑forward design that resonates with audiences.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Design and Creative Artwork at Milk

January 1, 2009 - Present

I have helped clients set up their own in-house teams as well as working as a freelance designer directly with clients including Manchester Metropolitan University, The Jockey Club, Everton Football Club, John Moores University, Salisbury Racecourse, Manchester City Football Club, Bruntwood, Mustard Research, Salford University, Northern Premier League, Lancashire Cricket, Seven League, St. George's Hall - Liverpool, CSG Talent, Reuters News Agency, Chester Racecourse, EFL, Rugby League Cares and ENO (English National Opera)

Graphic Design and Creative Artwork at Music

January 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025

Bought in to help oversee the creative for Manchester City Football Club, working closely with the Club’s Marketing team. Work ranged from printed material, online, interiors and outdoor. Left Music to pursue my freelance career as the work increased.

Creative Manager at Everton Football Club

January 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025

Responsible for the Everton brand, design & art direction of all aspects of the club’s marketing activity. Day to day activities include concept creation and development, project artwork for print, web and outdoor and the presentation of new and ongoing material to senior management.

Graphic Designer at Everton Football Club

January 1, 2012 - September 30, 2025

Brought in as sole in-house graphic designer I was responsible for the creative concepts, design and presentation of the club’s marketing material. As the demand for creative grew it became increasingly necessary to enlarge the team. I was therefore instrumental in bringing in a small team to fulfil that requirement. Major achievements include the Everton Re-brand (2013).