I’m a Designer and Creative Director with over 20 years’ experience helping brands find their voice, sharpen their vision and connect meaningfully with the people that matter most. I specialise in creating new brands from the ground up, revitalising established ones, and crafting clear, compelling communications across every touchpoint – whether that’s offline, online or somewhere in between. Throughout my career I’ve partnered with ambitious local start-ups, as well as national and international organisations, delivering work that balances strategic thinking with strong creative execution. I’ve built, led and mentored creative teams, guided projects from early insight through to launch, and consistently pushed for work that’s both effective and memorable. Along the way, that approach has been recognised with a number of industry awards. Instinctively creative and relentlessly curious, I bring energy, perspective and high standards to everything I do. I care deeply about the brands I work with and the impact they have in the real world. Collaborative by nature and driven by results, I’m not just a safe pair of hands – I’m the best friend your brand can have.

Steve Buckley

I’m a Designer and Creative Director with over 20 years’ experience helping brands find their voice, sharpen their vision and connect meaningfully with the people that matter most. I specialise in creating new brands from the ground up, revitalising established ones, and crafting clear, compelling communications across every touchpoint – whether that’s offline, online or somewhere in between. Throughout my career I’ve partnered with ambitious local start-ups, as well as national and international organisations, delivering work that balances strategic thinking with strong creative execution. I’ve built, led and mentored creative teams, guided projects from early insight through to launch, and consistently pushed for work that’s both effective and memorable. Along the way, that approach has been recognised with a number of industry awards. Instinctively creative and relentlessly curious, I bring energy, perspective and high standards to everything I do. I care deeply about the brands I work with and the impact they have in the real world. Collaborative by nature and driven by results, I’m not just a safe pair of hands – I’m the best friend your brand can have.

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I’m a Designer and Creative Director with over 20 years’ experience helping brands find their voice, sharpen their vision and connect meaningfully with the people that matter most. I specialise in creating new brands from the ground up, revitalising established ones, and crafting clear, compelling communications across every touchpoint – whether that’s offline, online or somewhere in between.

Throughout my career I’ve partnered with ambitious local start-ups, as well as national and international organisations, delivering work that balances strategic thinking with strong creative execution. I’ve built, led and mentored creative teams, guided projects from early insight through to launch, and consistently pushed for work that’s both effective and memorable. Along the way, that approach has been recognised with a number of industry awards.

Instinctively creative and relentlessly curious, I bring energy, perspective and high standards to everything I do. I care deeply about the brands I work with and the impact they have in the real world. Collaborative by nature and driven by results, I’m not just a safe pair of hands – I’m the best friend your brand can have.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Creative Director at A Brand's Best Friend Creative
November 2, 2014 - Present
Creatiive Director at Studio North
December 2, 2009 - November 1, 2014
Senior Designer at Studio North
June 2, 2003 - December 1, 2009
Senior Designer at Ultimate
June 2, 2000 - June 1, 2003
Designer at Applications Advertising
May 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000

Education

Higher National Diploma Graphic Design at University of Salford
September 19, 1995 - May 1, 1996

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services