Hi, I’m Kevin Shepherd, a London-based senior creative with a passion for branding, studio leadership, and high-end retouching. I love turning ideas into polished visuals and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver standout work on time and to spec. Over the years I’ve built and led multi-disciplinary studios, rebranded brands for major clients, and collaborated with London agencies. I’m hands-on with print and digital, adept at brand guidelines, packaging, placemaking, and multi-language files, and I pride myself on attention to detail and clear communication.

Kevin Shepherd

Hi, I’m Kevin Shepherd, a London-based senior creative with a passion for branding, studio leadership, and high-end retouching. I love turning ideas into polished visuals and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver standout work on time and to spec. Over the years I’ve built and led multi-disciplinary studios, rebranded brands for major clients, and collaborated with London agencies. I’m hands-on with print and digital, adept at brand guidelines, packaging, placemaking, and multi-language files, and I pride myself on attention to detail and clear communication.

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Hi, I’m Kevin Shepherd, a London-based senior creative with a passion for branding, studio leadership, and high-end retouching. I love turning ideas into polished visuals and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver standout work on time and to spec.

Over the years I’ve built and led multi-disciplinary studios, rebranded brands for major clients, and collaborated with London agencies. I’m hands-on with print and digital, adept at brand guidelines, packaging, placemaking, and multi-language files, and I pride myself on attention to detail and clear communication.

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Work Experience

AM Studio Manager, AM Creative Studio Lead, EMEA at J.P. Morgan
October 1, 2025 - October 25, 2025
Led the AM Creative Studio for Europe, Middle East and Africa as part of a 2025 engagement. Responsible for studio operations, creative direction for multi-channel assets, and cross-functional collaboration with internal and external partners. Managed production-ready artwork and ensured brand consistency across campaigns and regional teams.
Branding / Creative Lead (Contract) at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
December 31, 2025 - October 25, 2025
Contract role overseeing RBC rebranding initiatives (2023–2025). Included new business/account handling and creative artworking for London design agencies.
Studio Director / Senior Creative & Retoucher at Sutton Young
December 31, 2023 - October 25, 2025
Active Senior Creative and high-end Retoucher; Studio Director / Manager leading a 10+ person studio; responsible for print and digital work, brand guidelines, placemaking, and multi-language files.
Studio Manager / Senior Creative & Retoucher at Sutton Young
December 31, 2010 - October 25, 2025
Senior Creative and high-end retouching; Studio Manager overseeing daily operations, quality control and team coordination.
Senior Creative Artworker / High-end Retoucher at Sutton Young
December 31, 2002 - October 25, 2025
Creative Artwork and high-end retouching for campaigns; supported production and marketing materials.
Junior Artworker at Sutton Young
December 31, 1999 - October 25, 2025
Started as Junior Artworker; foundational experience in artworking and production.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services