I am an award-winning Creative and Design Director with a strategic, commercially aware approach to creativity. I’ve led senior stakeholder relationships, building trusted partnerships that deliver measurable impact. My passion for design is matched by my belief in its transformative power.…

Gavin Harding

I am an award-winning Creative and Design Director with a strategic, commercially aware approach to creativity. I’ve led senior stakeholder relationships, building trusted partnerships that deliver measurable impact. My passion for design is matched by my belief in its transformative power.…

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I am an award-winning Creative and Design Director with a strategic, commercially aware approach to creativity. I’ve led senior stakeholder relationships, building trusted partnerships that deliver measurable impact. My passion for design is matched by my belief in its transformative power.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at GHDC LTD
November 1, 2011 - Present
Visual communication design company focusing on branding and identity, packaging, corporate communications and investor engagement; responsible for creative and design direction, art direction, and advertising & marketing.
Senior Designer at Landor
November 2, 2020 - February 24, 2023
2D creative leadership, concept development and freelance design work.
Team Head, 2D Design & Freelance (Contracted) at The One Off
October 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Team leadership in 2D design and freelance/commercial projects.
Design Director at Atticus Creative
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Design direction and leadership on brand design and campaigns.
Senior Designer, Communication Design Group at Sony Design Centre Europe
November 1, 2004 - July 1, 2008
Managed and produced corporate literature, direct mail and advertising; led the creative team.
Freelance Designer at Samsung Design Europe
November 1, 2008 - July 1, 2010
Packaging, branding and retail concepts for Samsung Europe; supported store design and shop-in-shop environments.
Senior Designer at The A·G·A Group Ltd
November 1, 2002 - November 1, 2004
Head of Design, global rebrands and identity programmes, annual reports and corporate literature.
Graphic Designer / Senior Designer at THE A·G·A GROUP LTD
November 1, 1991 - November 1, 1998
Graphic design and senior design work.
Senior Designer at Parallel Vancouver
September 1, 2001 - September 1, 2002
Identity programmes, annual reports and corporate literature.
Senior Designer at Capiche Design
March 1, 1999 - April 1, 2001
Advertising, floral ? branding and corporate literature.
Creative Director at GHDC Ltd
November 1, 2011 - Present
Leading a visual communication design company focusing on branding, identity, packaging, and corporate communications.
Design Director at Imagination
October 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Directed creative projects including environmental branding and internal sales events.
Creative Lead and Brand Guardian at Sony Design Europe
November 1, 2008 - July 1, 2010
Responsible for packaging design and POS for home AV products, and concept design for Sony Style stores.

Education

ND General Art & Design at North Essex School of Art, Colchester Institute
September 1, 1986 - July 1, 1988
HND Graphic Design at College of Arts & Technology, York
September 1, 1988 - July 1, 1990
Diploma of Computer Graphic Design at National College of Design & Technology, Wellington, New Zealand
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Diploma of Visual Communications at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
HND Graphic Design at College of Arts & Technology, York
September 1, 1988 - July 1, 1990
ND General Art at Colchester Institute
September 1, 1986 - July 1, 1988

Qualifications

iF Award for Packaging
January 1, 2008 - February 21, 2026
Head of Sony Design Centre Award
January 1, 2007 - February 21, 2026
Sony Special Recognition Award
January 1, 2006 - February 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Healthcare