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I’m Nat Cook, a visual creative with 10+ years across agency, in-house, and freelance. I specialise in art direction, branding, and spatial design, crafting bold, story-led campaigns that bring visual worlds to life across print, digital, and installations.
I excel at ideation, typography, and building immersive visual systems for brands and spaces. My work spans global campaigns, retail experiences, and live installations for clients like LUSH, Vans, Dr. Martens, Brompton Bikes, and Studio XAG.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Creative Lead at LUSH Cosmetics
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2017Leading global campaign creative for one of the world’s most recognisable retail brands, reporting directly to Digital Director. Driving work end-to-end from concept to production across flagship window installations, print, and retail campaigns, while developing the team and partnering with charities including Reprieve and All Out.
Senior Art Director at Thinking Juice
October 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019Steering campaigns end-to-end for Vans, Dr. Martens, Barbour, and Roberts Radio, responsible for concept, look and feel, and delivery across digital and print.
Creative Director at Culture Hustle
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020Leading the art department for artist Stuart Semple’s brand, overseeing product releases, packaging, digital campaigns, and large-scale installations, including branding for the world’s first digital gallery.
Freelance Creative at Heynatcook.com
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024Set and spatial design, art direction, and shoot styling for agencies and independent brands. Clients included Brompton Bikes, Naim Audio, Bowers & Wilkins, Dr. Martens, and Studio XAG (retail windows for Lululemon, Adidas, Made.com, H&M).
Visiting Lecturer at AUB
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Visiting Lecturer BA Hons Fashion Branding & Communication.
Senior Digital Art Director at Joseph Joseph
April 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025Leading art direction, highlighting Joseph Joseph’s global Christmas campaign across paid social, email, and digital. The campaign drove £2.9m in demand (+23% YoY), contributing 35% of total December revenue, with the Christmas landing page delivering 59% higher conversion rates than the rest of the site.
Freelance Creative at Heynatcook.com
July 1, 2025 - PresentReturning to graphic design and branding, helping small businesses find their visual voice. Working across identity, social media, print and packaging.
Visiting Lecturer, BA Hons Fashion Branding & Communication at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)
October 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019Delivered lectures and workshops in fashion branding and communication, supporting students to develop design thinking and branding strategies.
Education
BA Graphic Design at Sheffield Hallam University
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026BA Graphic Design at Sheffield Hallam University
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Other
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