I’m a Senior Creative Designer with 16 years of experience delivering high-impact work across digital, print, video and brand guidelines. I build close working relationships with clients, senior management and production teams to maximise efficiency and ensure on-brand outcomes. I thrive in fast-paced studio environments and consistently deliver compelling work for global brands. I blend traditional design craft with emerging AI tools to accelerate concepting and visual production, from initial idea through final artwork across print, digital, and packaging. I enjoy leading teams, mentoring peers, and maintaining brand integrity while exploring new creative approaches.

James M Polley

I’m a Senior Creative Designer with 16 years of experience delivering high-impact work across digital, print, video and brand guidelines. I build close working relationships with clients, senior management and production teams to maximise efficiency and ensure on-brand outcomes. I thrive in fast-paced studio environments and consistently deliver compelling work for global brands. I blend traditional design craft with emerging AI tools to accelerate concepting and visual production, from initial idea through final artwork across print, digital, and packaging. I enjoy leading teams, mentoring peers, and maintaining brand integrity while exploring new creative approaches.

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I’m a Senior Creative Designer with 16 years of experience delivering high-impact work across digital, print, video and brand guidelines. I build close working relationships with clients, senior management and production teams to maximise efficiency and ensure on-brand outcomes. I thrive in fast-paced studio environments and consistently deliver compelling work for global brands.

I blend traditional design craft with emerging AI tools to accelerate concepting and visual production, from initial idea through final artwork across print, digital, and packaging. I enjoy leading teams, mentoring peers, and maintaining brand integrity while exploring new creative approaches.

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Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Collaborated with a variety of clients to deliver visually compelling and strategically sound creative solutions across print, digital, and packaging. Managed concepts from initial idea through final artwork; delivered high-quality execution in a fast-paced studio environment.
Designer at HH Global (Samsung)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Independent designer delivering creative across digital, print and video; built and guarded brand guidelines; integrated AI tools into workflow for image generation, video manipulation and concept development.
Senior Graphic Designer at BBH
January 1, 2016 - October 1, 2018
Senior creative leading design output for major accounts; collaborated across teams, contributed to pitches, and delivered integrated campaigns across print and digital while upholding brand standards.
Design Lead at OLIVER
October 1, 2018 - December 1, 2024
Design Lead overseeing 3+ accounts; established and managed in-house studio partnerships; led a team of 12 creatives; guided brand guidelines and delivered campaigns across POS, signage, brochures, OOH, social, online advertising and animation.
Graphic Designer & Artworker at MW Luxury Packaging
October 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Graphic design and artwork for luxury packaging projects; production-ready artwork for print and packaging campaigns.
Freelance Designer at Tesco Media Centre
August 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Freelance designer contributing design assets for Tesco’s media centre across print and digital channels.
Graphic Designer at Love my Town Magazine
May 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Magazine design and layout, illustration and production work.
Sports Graphic Designer / Art-worker at Hy-Pro International
August 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012
Sports graphic design and artwork; brand-consistent visual production.
Graphic Designer / Art-worker at Monster Creative
August 1, 2009 - August 1, 2010
Graphic design and art-working across client campaigns.

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Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other