I'm a versatile Senior Designer and Marketing Creative who blends conceptual thinking with hands-on craft. Whether it's shaping brand worlds, designing campaign assets, or producing polished work under pressure, I thrive on creativity and collaboration. My experience spans agencies, in-house teams, and freelance work, allowing me to bring clarity and energy to every brief.

John Mitchell

I'm a versatile Senior Designer and Marketing Creative who blends conceptual thinking with hands-on craft. Whether it's shaping brand worlds, designing campaign assets, or producing polished work under pressure, I thrive on creativity and collaboration. My experience spans agencies, in-house teams, and freelance work, allowing me to bring clarity and energy to every brief.

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I’m a versatile Senior Designer and Marketing Creative who blends conceptual thinking with hands-on craft. Whether it’s shaping brand worlds, designing campaign assets, or producing polished work under pressure, I thrive on creativity and collaboration. My experience spans agencies, in-house teams, and freelance work, allowing me to bring clarity and energy to every brief.

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Work Experience

Marketing Manager (Design-Led Role) at MPH (Mr Plant Hire)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Led a full brand overhaul, including logo, typography, colour system, voice, website layouts, livery, signage, and digital toolkits. Created campaign visuals that lifted engagement and strengthened the company’s identity.
Group Marketing Manager / Creative Lead at AER Rents Group
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead designer across seven brands, delivering multi-channel creative and aligning visual identities across the group. Produced campaign assets, digital content, brochures, event materials, and brand systems. Regularly presented concepts, shaped briefs, and managed projects end-to-end.
Freelance Senior Designer
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Delivered branding, campaign creative, and high-impact pitch decks for agencies and global clients, including winning bid submissions for Perkins & Will (Google, TikTok, Amazon).
Head of Submissions (Creative Lead) at Bouygues UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Led the design function for major UK bids, produced high-quality visual storytelling materials, and refreshed corporate identity, maintaining a 77% win rate on major submissions.
Creative Design Manager at Cushman & Wakefield
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Rolled out global brand systems across EMEA/US, producing digital assets, event materials, and corporate communications.
Founder & Creative Director at Mitchell Associates
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Ran a design studio delivering full brand and print solutions for clients including NHS, English Heritage, and Dorling Kindersley.
Graphic Design Manager at The Apollo Group / Keepmoat plc
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Created campaign materials, exhibition stands, and print collateral. Streamlined in-house production, saving on expo costs.

Education

PGCE (Art & Design) at Liverpool John Moores University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Ravensbourne College of Art and Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail