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Creative communications professional with 20+ years of experience across advertising, marketing and brand management. I thrive on bringing ideas to life through creative direction, collaboration and storytelling that helps brands stand out.
I’ve led major brand refreshes and multi-channel campaign delivery across print, film, animation and digital. From inspiring teams and partnering with clients and stakeholders to building and managing brand assets across web and internal platforms, I’m passionate about creating work that drives engagement and leaves a lasting impression.
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Creative Consultant, Art director / Designer at Self-employed
December 1, 2018 - PresentDesigns websites and branding for independent businesses, creating and managing brand identity assets and supporting growth. Produces original and commissioned artwork for private and corporate clients. Develops tailored digital marketing solutions to improve online visibility and audience reach.
Creative Services Manager at Lloyds Banking Group (Scottish Widows)
April 1, 2009 - December 1, 2018Managed the Scottish Widows in-house creative hub, with ownership of brand assets, advertising, design, copy, brand identity and tone of voice. Delivered two major brand refreshes and led Scottish Widows’ launch onto social media. Oversaw creative output across intranet, extranet, internet, print and film, while managing external agencies to maintain creative standards. Embedded brand guidelines within internal marketing teams.
Harley Creative Consultant at Scotland
June 1, 2007 - April 1, 2009Worked with agencies including Fifth Ring (Aberdeen) and directly with clients across multiple sectors. Delivered projects spanning print, direct marketing, corporate rebranding and digital design/build, advising leading companies on strategic marketing and creative direction.
Creative Director at Pixel Image Ltd, Edinburgh
November 1, 2006 - June 1, 2007Led the UK creative function while the company restructured its India office. Directed creative output for international clients across property, leisure and retail. Delivered projects including film, animation, websites and interactive tools. Managed external specialists (scriptwriters, photographers, voice-over artists and studios) to ensure quality delivery and maintained strong client relationships to meet commercial goals and raise creative standards.
Creative Director at Pixel Image Ltd
November 1, 2006 - June 1, 2007Led the UK creative function during a company restructuring of the India office. Directed creative output for international clients in property, leisure and retail. Delivered projects including film, animation, websites and interactive tools. Managed external specialists (scriptwriters, photographers, voice-over artists and studios) to ensure quality and maintained strong client relationships to meet commercial and creative goals.
Creative Consultant (Freelance Art Director/Designer) at Edinburgh agencies
July 1, 2004 - November 1, 2006Freelance Art Director/Designer with agencies including The Union, Family, 1576, WWAV and ARC. Produced campaigns for clients including Applecross Homes, Campari, Ardbeg and Baxter’s Foods.
Head of Art at Marketing Advantage DDB, Edinburgh
November 1, 1999 - July 1, 2004Progressed from Middleweight to Head of Art, managing the creative department and workflow. Directed campaigns for Procter & Gamble, M&S, Standard Life, Scottish Widows, Tesco Personal Finance, Ardbeg and Sainsbury’s Finance.
Head of Art at Marketing Advantage DDB
November 1, 1999 - July 1, 2004Progressed from Middleweight to Head of Art, managing the creative department and workflow. Directed campaigns for Procter & Gamble, M&S, Standard Life, Scottish Widows, Tesco Personal Finance, Ardbeg and Sainsbury’s Finance.
Creative Consultant at London & Surrey
April 1, 1999 - November 1, 1999Delivered creative projects for Dialogue (ZGC Group) and Yellow Submarine. Clients included Wedgwood and Mars UK.
Art Director at Navigator Responsive Advertising
August 1, 1997 - April 1, 1999Promoted from Junior to Middleweight Art Director, producing campaigns for De Vere Resorts, Direct Line, Highland Park Whisky, RBS, Scottish Power and Mitsubishi Motors. Contributed to creative campaigns that improved brand recognition and client visibility.
Art Director (Navigator Responsive Advertising) at Navigator Responsive Advertising
August 1, 1997 - April 1, 1999Promoted from Junior to Middleweight Art Director, producing campaigns for De Vere Resorts, Direct Line, Highland Park Whisky, RBS, Scottish Power and Mitsubishi Motors. Contributed to creative campaigns that improved brand recognition and client visibility.
Education
BA (Hons) Visual Communications at Birmingham City University
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997BTEC National Diploma, General Art & Design at White Cross College of Art, Lancaster
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994BA (Hons) Visual Communications at Birmingham City University
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997BTEC National Diploma, General Art & Design at White Cross College of Art, Lancaster
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods, Real Estate & Construction, Other
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