I'm a creative professional with a strong eye for detail, specialising in email design, branding and visual storytelling. I bring extensive experience from an award-winning marketing environment, working across B2B, B2C and retail sectors using Adobe Creative Suite and modern design tools. Passionate about illustration, photography and music, I'm self-educated and continually exploring new techniques to expand my craft. I thrive in collaborative settings, enjoy refining user experiences, and love turning briefs into clear, engaging designs.

Rick Howard

I'm a creative professional with a strong eye for detail, specialising in email design, branding and visual storytelling. I bring extensive experience from an award-winning marketing environment, working across B2B, B2C and retail sectors using Adobe Creative Suite and modern design tools. Passionate about illustration, photography and music, I'm self-educated and continually exploring new techniques to expand my craft. I thrive in collaborative settings, enjoy refining user experiences, and love turning briefs into clear, engaging designs.

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I’m a creative professional with a strong eye for detail, specialising in email design, branding and visual storytelling. I bring extensive experience from an award-winning marketing environment, working across B2B, B2C and retail sectors using Adobe Creative Suite and modern design tools.

Passionate about illustration, photography and music, I’m self-educated and continually exploring new techniques to expand my craft. I thrive in collaborative settings, enjoy refining user experiences, and love turning briefs into clear, engaging designs.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Email/Graphic Designer at My Money Matters/AVC Wise
June 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Designed and produced campaigns, transactional and system emails for B2B, B2C and private sectors; used Emarsys, HubSpot & Mailchimp; edited HTML; oversaw rebranding of the entire email output under tight deadlines; developed API pullthroughs with the Dev team; created scripts to automate tasks such as resizing partner logos for use in email headers; provided UI/UX design overflow work from journey wireframes to branded prototypes.
Email Designer at Hobbycraft
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Designed, produced and distributed responsive HTML emailers for campaigns; created assets and templates to ensure messaging clarity and consistency within the Marketing department.
Tattoo Artist/Apprentice at Black Pearl Tattoo Studio
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Artistic practice and client-facing design work supporting branding and shop visuals.
Digital Artworker at Aylesworth Fleming
October 1, 2015 - March 1, 2020
Production, proofing, editing and distribution of artwork and emailers; created assets including social banners and animated GIFs; managed email marketing campaigns using segmentation queries; oversaw multiple versions for locations and languages; ensured GDPR-compliant data handling.

Education

BTech in Construction/Architecture at Southampton City College
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Other