Craig Ward

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Design Director and Creative Director and Founder @ ward.studio
United Kingdom
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United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Craig Ward

Globally-recognised, British-American Design Director, working with some of the world’s most visible organizations.Brand architect and creative partner to companies including Calvin Klein, Aesop, Zoom, Nike and The Wall Street Journal amongst others, I have been featured by New York Magazine, Creative Review, Wired and Fast Company. I have a love of process-driven design and embrace new and emerging technologies in my work across myriad verticals spanning music, the arts, fashion, beauty and technology.

Craig Ward's Current Company Details
ward.studio

Ward.Studio

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Design Director and Creative Director and Founder
United Kingdom
Website:
/www.ward.studio
Employees:
3
Craig Ward Work Experience Details
  • Ward.Studio
    Design Director And Creative Director And Founder
    Ward.Studio
    United Kingdom
  • Ward.Studio
    Design Director / Creative Director / Founder
    Ward.Studio Nov 2011 - Present
    An independent practice for design direction and brand expression since 2012. Partnering with organizations across fashion, technology, music, beauty and the arts; building dedicated, curated teams to elevate, evolve and refresh brand systems. Established as my solo practice in Brooklyn in 2011, I am fortunate to have since worked with everyone from rock stars to beauty brands; start-ups to Fortune 500 mainstays. Please contact me directly for a tailored credentials deck.
  • Nfty.Pe
    Founder
    Nfty.Pe Aug 2022 - Present
    NFTy.pe is a decentralised type foundry that creates quantifiably unique, generative typefaces and uses blockchain technology as a means to verify ownership through smart contract integration.
  • Zoom
    Brand Design Director
    Zoom Jan 2022 - May 2022
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    Contract role working directly with the internal team on a comprehensive brand refresh and identity system update.
  • Archer
    Brand Design Director
    Archer Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
    San Jose, California, Us
    Brand design lead establishing a visual language for this exciting new company ahead of, and throughout, their IPO.
  • Verizon
    Design Director
    Verizon Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
    Basking Ridge, Nj, Us
    Contract Design Director role working on cross channel brand expression and various projects including The Met Unframed which was recognized in 2021 by the Art Director's Club, The Webby's, The Andy's, The One Show, D&AD and Cannes.
  • The Wall Street Journal
    Design Director
    The Wall Street Journal Jul 2020 - Jan 2021
    New York, Ny, Us
    A 6 month contract working directly with the in-house team at Dow Jones and creative agency The & Partnership to develop a refreshed suite of brand guidelines for in-house deployment.
  • Aesop
    Global Head Of Art
    Aesop Sep 2018 - Mar 2019
    Collingwood, Vic, Au
    I was brought in on a half year contract to facilitate a complete rebuild of Aesop’s brand guidelines and internal marketing toolkits, ensuring alignment across all territories. In addition, I provided guidance and support for the Creative, Digital and Marketing teams in both New York and Australia, across all touch points - instore, campaign visuals and online.
  • Deutsch
    Svp, Head Of Design
    Deutsch Apr 2016 - Nov 2017
    New York, Ny, Us
    As Head of Design I managed a team of 15 direct reports (+ 8 studio members by extension) across print/OOH, digital and UX/UI design. Clients include Anheuser-Busch, Siemens, PNC, The Children's Museum of The Arts and The Meatpacking District, NY.
  • Grey New York
    Head Of Design
    Grey New York Sep 2009 - Nov 2011
    New York, Ny, Us
    As Grey's design lead, I oversaw the design and created campaign visuals for brands such as Ketel One Vodka, the NFL, Canon and DirecTV as well as overseeing production on various other brands including Don Julio Tequila, Downy and Febreeze.
  • The&Partnership
    Senior Designer
    The&Partnership Sep 2007 - Sep 2009
    London, London, Gb
    Design and art direction on pan-European campaigns for Lexus, TalkTalk, Britsh Gas and The Times.
  • Elvis
    Middleweight Designer
    Elvis Oct 2004 - Sep 2007
    London, Gb
    Designer on Subaru, Nicholson's, Mitchell's and Butler, P&O Cruises, HMRC and Benecol.
  • Stack Agency
    Designer
    Stack Agency Jun 2003 - Oct 2004
    London, Gb
    I was hired at Stack (formerly Clark McKay & Walpole) before my graduation in 2003 as a Junior Designer and Art Director across brands such as Porsche, GNER, John Lewis and HSBC.

Craig Ward Skills

Design Typography Art Direction Creative Direction Corporate Identity Graphic Design Creative Strategy Illustration Logo Design Concept Development Posters Interaction Design Visual Communication Illustrator Layout Indesign Adobe Creative Suite Packaging Web Design Advertising Brochures User Interface Design User Experience Information Architecture Corporate Branding Motion Graphics Branding And Identity Art Brand Development Image Manipulation Interactive Advertising Magazines Graphics Outdoor Advertising Experience Design Direct Mail Integrated Marketing Digital Strategy Banners Copywriting Flash Book Design Interactive Marketing Information Design Creative Services Quarkxpress Concept Design Digital Media Visual Identity Letterpress

Craig Ward Education Details

  • Buckinghamshire New University
    Buckinghamshire New University
    Graphic Design And Advertising
  • De Montfort University, Lincoln
    De Montfort University, Lincoln
    Foundation Art & Design
  • Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School, Horncastle, Lincolnshire
    Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School, Horncastle, Lincolnshire

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What company does Craig Ward work for?

Craig Ward works for Ward.studio

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Craig Ward's current role is Design Director and Creative Director and Founder.

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What schools did Craig Ward attend?

Craig Ward attended Buckinghamshire New University, De Montfort University, Lincoln, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle, Lincolnshire.

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Craig Ward has interest in Arts And Culture.

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Craig Ward has skills like Design, Typography, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Corporate Identity, Graphic Design, Creative Strategy, Illustration, Logo Design, Concept Development, Posters, Interaction Design.

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