I am a Creative Director with over 20 years of experience in brand design, one of only 13% of female CDs in the UK. I thrive and enjoy solving business challenges with a creative lens, leading a team, creating value and impact for clients, and inspiring the team to embrace discover and learn as we go along the journey together. Having worked with cross-functional teams to create aligned visions, I value building relationships based on trust and rapport with clients and collaborators.…

Helen Hartley

I am a Creative Director with over 20 years of experience in brand design, one of only 13% of female CDs in the UK. I thrive and enjoy solving business challenges with a creative lens, leading a team, creating value and impact for clients, and inspiring the team to embrace discover and learn as we go along the journey together. Having worked with cross-functional teams to create aligned visions, I value building relationships based on trust and rapport with clients and collaborators.…

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I am a Creative Director with over 20 years of experience in brand design, one of only 13% of female CDs in the UK. I thrive and enjoy solving business challenges with a creative lens, leading a team, creating value and impact for clients, and inspiring the team to embrace discover and learn as we go along the journey together. Having worked with cross-functional teams to create aligned visions, I value building relationships based on trust and rapport with clients and collaborators.

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Skills

Experience Level

Branding
Expert

Work Experience

Creative Director & Founder at Helen Hartley Consulting
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created to target more purpose-driven and impact-focused clients that put people and planet before profit. I help purpose-led brands solve complex business challenges through creative strategy, specializing in sustainability and education.
Creative Director at Elmwood Design Associates Ltd
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Overall responsibility and accountability for the creative output of a design team of 12. Invited to Senior Leadership Team to steer the company’s vision and embrace agile methodologies.
Design Director at WPA Pinfold Ltd
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Headed a creative output team, responsible for guiding the design teams and managing production to deliver solutions across various sectors.
Senior Designer at Coley Porter Bell
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2011
Line manager for a team of 3, responsible for delivering award-winning projects while ensuring resource management in the studio.
Mid-weight Designer at R Design Ltd
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Worked directly with fashion designers and large retailers, focusing on building client relationships and delivering creative solutions.
Junior Designer at Chen Tsoi Design Ltd
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Worked with clients on art direction, brand design, and creative ideation while managing time effectively in a busy studio environment.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University of Nortumbria
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010
Art Foundation Course at Blackburn College
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
A Levels at Blackburn College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
G.C.S.E.s at St Christopher’s C of E High School
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level

Branding
Expert

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