Paul Thackeray

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I am a strong visual communicator delivering graphic design expertise. Before I became established as a freelancer in the design industry, I spent many years with leading London agencies.

About

I am a strong visual communicator delivering graphic design expertise.

Before I became established as a freelancer in the design industry, I spent many years with leading London agencies.

I’m a versatile creative with proven credentials and a broad skillset, serving a variety of business sectors.

I have enjoyed a long career in brand identity, packaging, print and digital design, working with a variety of clients from large organisations to independent brands.

I thrive on shaping compelling visual identities and delivering practical, high-quality outcomes for campaigns, packaging, and online presence.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Skills· 1

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Other

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Work experience· 4 roles

Senior Designer & Creative Lead · Smosarski & PartnersAug 1992 – Jun 1994 · 1 yr 11 mos

Campaign creative graphics for Safe Spaces; instruction manuals and packaging for DOMU Brands; video ident motion graphics for Fall Into Place Theatre; brand identity guidelines for LI Europe; campaign identity & packaging for The Body Shop International; regional accreditation map & illustration for Nuffield Health; website redesign for Sutherland Education Guardians; new brand identity and packaging guidelines for PastTimes; website design and brand identity for Gala Signs; brand identity for SwiftFood; art direction on illustrations for North Yorkshire Police; brand identity & print design for Ambassador Academy; infographic panel for Horton Housing Association; website branding, presentation & print design for AGK; brand identity & print design for Maltins fish restaurant.

Senior Designer & Creative Lead · First DesignJul 1990 – Aug 1992 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Literature for ICI & Trusthouse Forte; campaign identity, packaging & sales literature for Boots plc; sales & promotional literature for BT (British Telecom Group plc).

Senior Designer & Creative Lead · Sutherland Hawes DesignApr 1988 – Jul 1990 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Identity design programme; packaging design & visualisation for Tesco; corporate literature & internal communications for Elida Gibbs; packaging design for Unigate Dairies; corporate literature & internal communications for Bowater Industries; packaging design for Procter & Gamble.

Junior Designer · Design House ConsultantsJul 1986 – Apr 1988 · 1 yr 10 mos

Education· 5

Graphic Design Degree · Norwich University of the Arts1983 – 1986
BA Degree in Graphic Design (2.1 with honours) · York College of Arts & Technology1981 – 1983
Diploma in Graphic Design (with distinction) · York College of Arts & Technology1980 – 1981
Art Foundation Course · York College of Arts & Technology1980 – 1981

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