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I’m a senior creative with a proven track record of developing bold, engaging ideas across brand activations, campaigns, and experiential projects. I combine strong conceptual thinking with strategic insight to deliver work that connects with audiences and meets business goals. I’m experienced in leading projects from ideation and guiding a team through to execution, mentoring junior creatives and presenting to clients with confidence. I’m skilled at maintaining brand consistency, managing multiple deadlines simultaneously, and pushing creative boundaries to create stand-out campaigns.…I’m a senior creative with a proven track record of developing bold, engaging ideas across brand activations, campaigns, and experiential projects. I combine strong conceptual thinking with strategic insight to deliver work that connects with audiences and meets business goals. I’m experienced in leading projects from ideation and guiding a team through to execution, mentoring junior creatives and presenting to clients with confidence. I’m skilled at maintaining brand consistency, managing multiple deadlines simultaneously, and pushing creative boundaries to create stand-out campaigns.

Rich Hughes

Art Director, Creative Director, Designer, +2

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I’m a senior creative with a proven track record of developing bold, engaging ideas across brand activations, campaigns, and experiential projects. I combine strong conceptual thinking with strategic insight to deliver work that connects with audiences and meets business goals. I’m experienced in leading projects from ideation and guiding a team through to execution, mentoring junior creatives and presenting to clients with confidence. I’m skilled at maintaining brand consistency, managing multiple deadlines simultaneously, and pushing creative boundaries to create stand-out campaigns.…I’m a senior creative with a proven track record of developing bold, engaging ideas across brand activations, campaigns, and experiential projects. I combine strong conceptual thinking with strategic insight to deliver work that connects with audiences and meets business goals. I’m experienced in leading projects from ideation and guiding a team through to execution, mentoring junior creatives and presenting to clients with confidence. I’m skilled at maintaining brand consistency, managing multiple deadlines simultaneously, and pushing creative boundaries to create stand-out campaigns.

Available to hire

I’m a senior creative with a proven track record of developing bold, engaging ideas across brand activations, campaigns, and experiential projects. I combine strong conceptual thinking with strategic insight to deliver work that connects with audiences and meets business goals.

I’m experienced in leading projects from ideation and guiding a team through to execution, mentoring junior creatives and presenting to clients with confidence. I’m skilled at maintaining brand consistency, managing multiple deadlines simultaneously, and pushing creative boundaries to create stand-out campaigns.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Expert

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Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Art Director / Creative Group Head at Rich Hughes Creative (Freelance)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Developing and executing creative campaigns that align with business goals and resonate with target audiences. Maintaining strong client relationships and translating needs into effective creative solutions.

Creative Group Head at Nokamo Consulting, Birmingham

July 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Led and mentored a team of creatives, providing feedback, performance reviews, and creative direction. Developed and implemented creative strategies, collaborating with strategy, account management and production to ensure seamless project delivery.

Art Director / Conceptual Creative at McCann Worldgroup

October 1, 2017 - July 1, 2023

Created concepts and implemented creative strategy across global brands, oversaw multiple projects, maintained client relationships, and ensured a consistent brand voice across platforms. Stayed up-to-date with trends and technologies to deliver effective creative solutions.

Senior Art Director at Big Dog, Leicester & Birmingham

July 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017

Led creative concepts and campaigns, guiding multiple projects and mentoring the team.

Creative Group Head at Life Agency, Birmingham

March 1, 2008 - July 1, 2016

Led creative teams and directed campaigns across brand experiences.

Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at Unsuitable, Birmingham

November 1, 2004 - March 1, 2008

Drove design direction, creating visual identities and campaigns.