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I'm Will, a conceptual illustrator and designer originally from a small village in the northeast of Scotland. Now based in Derbyshire, I live with my young family and our dog, Ollie. With over 20 years of experience, my career began in the games industry before expanding into editorial, publishing, education, and advertising. My work is known for its playful, vibrant style with a touch of quirkiness, typically created using digital media. However, I always start my illustration projects with hand-drawn sketches before refining them in either digital or traditional media.…I'm Will, a conceptual illustrator and designer originally from a small village in the northeast of Scotland. Now based in Derbyshire, I live with my young family and our dog, Ollie. With over 20 years of experience, my career began in the games industry before expanding into editorial, publishing, education, and advertising. My work is known for its playful, vibrant style with a touch of quirkiness, typically created using digital media. However, I always start my illustration projects with hand-drawn sketches before refining them in either digital or traditional media.

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Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Motion Graphic Designer, +1

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I'm Will, a conceptual illustrator and designer originally from a small village in the northeast of Scotland. Now based in Derbyshire, I live with my young family and our dog, Ollie. With over 20 years of experience, my career began in the games industry before expanding into editorial, publishing, education, and advertising. My work is known for its playful, vibrant style with a touch of quirkiness, typically created using digital media. However, I always start my illustration projects with hand-drawn sketches before refining them in either digital or traditional media.…I'm Will, a conceptual illustrator and designer originally from a small village in the northeast of Scotland. Now based in Derbyshire, I live with my young family and our dog, Ollie. With over 20 years of experience, my career began in the games industry before expanding into editorial, publishing, education, and advertising. My work is known for its playful, vibrant style with a touch of quirkiness, typically created using digital media. However, I always start my illustration projects with hand-drawn sketches before refining them in either digital or traditional media.

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I’m Will, a conceptual illustrator and designer originally from a small village in the northeast of Scotland. Now based in Derbyshire, I live with my young family and our dog, Ollie.

With over 20 years of experience, my career began in the games industry before expanding into editorial, publishing, education, and advertising.

My work is known for its playful, vibrant style with a touch of quirkiness, typically created using digital media. However, I always start my illustration projects with hand-drawn sketches before refining them in either digital or traditional media.

Skills

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Editorial Illustration

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Childrens Book Illustration

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Motion Graphic

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MAXON Cinema 4D

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Will Buckman

January 1, 2010 - Present

Illustrator with experience creating original artwork for digital and print projects, including editorial, marketing, and branding materials. Skilled in developing concepts from briefs, producing high quality illustrations in a range of styles, and meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments. Proficient in tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate, Clip studio and traditional methods with strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach to working with clients and creative teams.

Head of Design at Desq

January 2, 2011 - Present

Own design strategy and creative direction across product-led learning, simulation, and interactive platforms. Lead multidisciplinary teams spanning UX, UI, illustration, motion, and 3D, setting quality standards and design principles. Manage distributed designers and freelance partners, overseeing hiring, mentoring, and delivery. Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and senior stakeholders to shape vision, prioritisation, and roadmap decisions. Deliver award winning digital experiences for global organisations including Red Bull, Fujitsu, KPMG, PwC, BBC, Channel 4, Meta, and Goodyear. Champion emerging technologies and new ways of working, including AI assisted workflows and immersive interaction.

Senior Designer at Delete

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Worked across digital, brand, advertising, and motion projects in large creative teams. Contributed to concept development, visual direction, and delivery across a wide range of clients and sectors.

Designer at Ealier Career

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008

Built a strong foundation in illustration, design, animation, and 3D production across studio and agency environments. Worked on AAA video game titles and large-scale media projects, developing a deep understanding of craft, storytelling, and production pipelines.