I'm a full-spectrum visual designer with a focus on initial branding, then expanding it to web and print design.   I'm experienced (18+ years in London and Bristol) in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as web design in Wordpress (mostly using Avada).  I've spent the last ten years as head of design for a multi-brand company, doing most of their branding, websites and marketing material. A major focus was a high-end monthly magazine called FORWARDER magazine, which you can find on ISSUU.com. Alongside that (and full time since I left Bristol in 2024) my freelance work can be seen on my website at TheDesigner.graphics .

Tim Headford

I'm a full-spectrum visual designer with a focus on initial branding, then expanding it to web and print design.   I'm experienced (18+ years in London and Bristol) in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as web design in Wordpress (mostly using Avada).  I've spent the last ten years as head of design for a multi-brand company, doing most of their branding, websites and marketing material. A major focus was a high-end monthly magazine called FORWARDER magazine, which you can find on ISSUU.com. Alongside that (and full time since I left Bristol in 2024) my freelance work can be seen on my website at TheDesigner.graphics .

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I’m a full-spectrum visual designer with a focus on initial branding, then expanding it to web and print design.

I’m experienced (18+ years in London and Bristol) in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as web design in Wordpress (mostly using Avada).  I’ve spent the last ten years as head of design for a multi-brand company, doing most of their branding, websites and marketing material.

A major focus was a high-end monthly magazine called FORWARDER magazine, which you can find on ISSUU.com. Alongside that (and full time since I left Bristol in 2024) my freelance work can be seen on my website at TheDesigner.graphics .

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Design at Forwarder
January 1, 2025 - Present
Senior in-house designer for the group’s brands and agency designer as part of the group’s creative services to clients. Lead on FORWARDER magazine and its website; responsible for branding and event graphics, coordinating setup and on-day support; leads the creative team and represents the department at board meetings.
Owner / Creative Lead at TheDesigner.graphics
January 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance studio offering branding, print & web design, videography and drone work; operates as the designer behind the freelance portfolio and client work.
Head of Design at FORWARDER
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025
Senior in-house designer for the group’s brands and agency designer for clients; led brand development from concept to execution, produced FORWARDER magazine and its website (issue #86), and supported FORWARDER events with branding, exhibition graphics, and advertising material; managed the creative team, mentored staff, and represented the department at group board meetings.
Graphic Designer at FirstpointPrint
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015
In-house designer and print artworker at London Victoria branch; participated in the rebranding of the Prontaprint franchise to FirstpointPrint; ongoing freelance work.
Graphic Designer & Print Artworker at Captive Creation, London
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
In-house designer and print artworker; contributed to branding and print production work for clients.
Graphic Designer at KallKwik
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
In-house designer and print artworker; branded an in-house agency-style start up and performed graphic design.
Graphic Designer & Print Artworker at Captive Creation
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
London-based graphic designer providing print artwork expertise as part of Captive Creation's freelance roster.
Graphic Designer & Print Artworker at KallKwik
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
In-house designer and print artworker in Harrow; branded an in-house agency-style startup, then acted as graphic designer.

Education

National Diploma, Graphic Design (Triple Distinction) at Plymouth College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
NCFE, Creative Craft in Illustration at Plymouth College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
National Diploma, Graphic Design at Plymouth College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
NCFE, Creative Craft in Illustration at Plymouth College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
National Diploma, Graphic Design at Plymouth College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
NCFE Creative Craft in Illustration at Plymouth College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
National Diploma, Graphic Design at Plymouth College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
NCFE, Creative Craft in Illustration at Plymouth College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
National Diploma, Graphic Design (Triple Distinction) at Plymouth College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
NCFE Creative Craft in Illustration at Plymouth College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
National Diploma in Graphic Design (Triple Distinction) at Plymouth College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
NCFE Creative Craft in Illustration at Plymouth College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

National Diploma in Graphic Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
NCFE Creative Craft in Illustration
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
National Diploma, Graphic Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
NCFE Creative Craft in Illustration
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
NCFE Creative Craft in Illustration
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
National Diploma in Graphic Design (Triple Distinction)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
NCFE Creative Craft in Illustration
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education