I'm Philip Hawkins, a senior creative designer with 10+ years of experience delivering public-facing communications, digital and print campaigns, motion graphics, and UI design for boutique and global brands including Heineken, Nestlé, EE, Nissan, and NARS. I’ve led rebrands, created immersive digital experiences, and directed multi-channel campaigns that connect strategy with engaging visuals. I thrive on turning complex briefs into clear, compelling design across platforms, collaborating with strategy and content teams, and mentoring junior designers to grow their skills. I enjoy exploring immersive media and new technologies to push creative boundaries while delivering on brand promises and business goals.

Philip Hawkins

I'm Philip Hawkins, a senior creative designer with 10+ years of experience delivering public-facing communications, digital and print campaigns, motion graphics, and UI design for boutique and global brands including Heineken, Nestlé, EE, Nissan, and NARS. I’ve led rebrands, created immersive digital experiences, and directed multi-channel campaigns that connect strategy with engaging visuals. I thrive on turning complex briefs into clear, compelling design across platforms, collaborating with strategy and content teams, and mentoring junior designers to grow their skills. I enjoy exploring immersive media and new technologies to push creative boundaries while delivering on brand promises and business goals.

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I’m Philip Hawkins, a senior creative designer with 10+ years of experience delivering public-facing communications, digital and print campaigns, motion graphics, and UI design for boutique and global brands including Heineken, Nestlé, EE, Nissan, and NARS. I’ve led rebrands, created immersive digital experiences, and directed multi-channel campaigns that connect strategy with engaging visuals.

I thrive on turning complex briefs into clear, compelling design across platforms, collaborating with strategy and content teams, and mentoring junior designers to grow their skills. I enjoy exploring immersive media and new technologies to push creative boundaries while delivering on brand promises and business goals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Designer at Digitas Health Life Brands
January 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Supported design teams on digital campaigns, assisting with layouts, assets, and production for medical marketing programs; collaborated with senior designers to ensure brand consistency and quality across channels.
Mid-weight Designer at Publicis Life Brands
November 1, 2014 - November 1, 2017
Contributed to multi-channel campaigns, brand development and design systems; partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver on-brand experiences for clients.
Career Break at ARC & Publicis Poke
November 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019
Career break focusing on travel, professional development, and maintaining industry connections; pursued freelance projects and skills refresh where possible.
Designer at Dimension Studio
July 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Directed the design for the company rebrand, integrating motion into the identity and aligning visuals with the strategic positioning as an innovative leader in virtual production. Served as brand guardian, coordinating with an external agency to deliver the new website on schedule. Created digital experiences for immersive technology projects (e.g., Metashima NFT platform and Nissan Ariya VR), produced high-quality client pitches, and mentored a junior designer.
Senior Creative at Publicis Sapient
July 1, 2024 - December 19, 2025
-Led digital-first campaigns and global toolkits, translating client brand needs into creative briefs and consistent, adaptable assets for use across markets. - Conducted market research to identify how competitors visually position their campaigns, used this insight to guide creative differentiation and help position ideas with the client - Collaborated with strategy and content teams to shape messaging and visuals across all channels, supporting emerging product launches and new brand growth. - Presented design concepts at interagency meetings with senior stakeholders, responding to feedback and iterating outputs.

Education

BA Hons. Visual Communication at Arts University Bournemouth
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013
User Experience Design (short course) at Chelsea College of Art
September 1, 2020 - January 12, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services