IllustrationX is a leading international illustration agency representing over 200 artists worldwide, with offices in London, New York, Paris, Hamburg, Australia, Rio & Shanghai, representing some of the leading names in illustration and animation.The agency's extensive client list includes the world’s biggest brands in fashion and beauty, advertising & design, lifestyle, publishing, travel and leisure, manufacturing and business.In my role, I oversaw all the agency’s marketing,… Show more IllustrationX is a leading international illustration agency representing over 200 artists worldwide, with offices in London, New York, Paris, Hamburg, Australia, Rio & Shanghai, representing some of the leading names in illustration and animation.The agency's extensive client list includes the world’s biggest brands in fashion and beauty, advertising & design, lifestyle, publishing, travel and leisure, manufacturing and business.In my role, I oversaw all the agency’s marketing, newsletters, web content, and the production and editing of Scrapbook, the company's annual print publication distributed to the industry highlighting current visual trends alongside the work of some of the illustrators.I love meeting art buyers, creative directors, and designers across advertising, design, publishing, editorial, and branding to update them on our artists’ work in the UK and abroad.My industry experience is combined with an eye for spotting new talent and the ability to help artists develop and break new ground creatively. I liaise closely with our talent scout, attending exhibitions, private views, degree and graduate shows, and host portfolio surgeries at events like D&AD New Blood. Show less

Selected as one of Soho House/The Creative Mentor Partnership's Creative Mentors, I mentored a young female photographer over a 16 week programme. Supporting her in developing a set of goals and objectives, she progressed with leading to a showcase event at Soho House White City.

Boutique creative management agency specialising in representation of fashion/advertising photographers and contemporary illustrators including:Illustrators:Jacqueline BissettDavid DowntonDaisy de VilleneuveNatasha LawMolly MolloyDaisy de VilleneuveNeal MurrenRose StallardSteven WilsonPhotographers:Simon AtleeLiam DukeJason HetheringtonSteve LazaridesKevin MackintoshAlan ScrymgeourJake WaltersVictor… Show more Boutique creative management agency specialising in representation of fashion/advertising photographers and contemporary illustrators including:Illustrators:Jacqueline BissettDavid DowntonDaisy de VilleneuveNatasha LawMolly MolloyDaisy de VilleneuveNeal MurrenRose StallardSteven WilsonPhotographers:Simon AtleeLiam DukeJason HetheringtonSteve LazaridesKevin MackintoshAlan ScrymgeourJake WaltersVictor YuanClient's included major brands, labels & retailers internationally including Browns, Virgin, Levis, Salvatore Ferragamo, Hermes, Prada, Jaeger, Zegna, Hackett, Ben Sherman, Selfridges, Neiman Marcus, Miss Selfridge, New Look, Clarks, Debenhams, M&S, The BBC, Coca Cola, Moet & Chandon, Tori Amos, Will Young & The Scissor Sisters.In Dec 2005 we launched online retail gallery www.fashionart.com selling limited edition collector prints from our illustrators. A successful "reader offer" ran in The Times resulting in the sale of 50+ prints by David Downton in 24 hours.Fashionart.com supported David Downton's 10 year retrospective exhibition "Couture Voyeur" at LCF and managed the sale of both exclusive prints and original artworks. Press coverage was recieved in Grazia, Vogue.com, Stella, Sunday Times Style, Grafik, The Scotsman on Sunday, ES, Marie Claire & Hello. Show less

Aquascutum & BHS photographic account management (windows, instore, brochure, press & packaging)Managing shoot logistics & budgets for FHM & FHM Collections magazinesEstimating & managing all photographic shoot budgetsResponsible for all creative fee negotitions & bookings securing photographers, stylists, models, hair & make up artistsNegotiation of photographer & model buyoutsTravel arrangements, scheduling & booking for shoots in UK & worldwide including Miami, Florida… Show more Aquascutum & BHS photographic account management (windows, instore, brochure, press & packaging)Managing shoot logistics & budgets for FHM & FHM Collections magazinesEstimating & managing all photographic shoot budgetsResponsible for all creative fee negotitions & bookings securing photographers, stylists, models, hair & make up artistsNegotiation of photographer & model buyoutsTravel arrangements, scheduling & booking for shoots in UK & worldwide including Miami, Florida Keys & the Bahamas Show less

Production of editorial shoot commissionsBudget negotiation & controlTravel bookings, scheduling & logisticsStudio/location bookingsTalent bookings inc. models, stylists, hair & make upTechnical kit bookings - film/equipment/lightingPromotion of photographers represented by the agency via portfolio management & appointments with target clients

Assistant to Press Officer Matt Reynolds. Helping with white label mailings & all pr activity including tours by Motorhead & Pearl Jam.

Assisting Press Officer Romaine Fulton-Hart (currently owner http://www.maverickpublicity.com).As a work placement from my degree course I spent 6 months assisting in the Kensington Market press office which was based in & shared with Hyper Hyper. Ted Polhemus has written about the importance of Kensington Market & it's influence on street fashion in his latest book "A Baby Boomer Memoir". I was lucky enough to work with some visionary independent designers & retailers including Sign O… Show more Assisting Press Officer Romaine Fulton-Hart (currently owner http://www.maverickpublicity.com).As a work placement from my degree course I spent 6 months assisting in the Kensington Market press office which was based in & shared with Hyper Hyper. Ted Polhemus has written about the importance of Kensington Market & it's influence on street fashion in his latest book "A Baby Boomer Memoir". I was lucky enough to work with some visionary independent designers & retailers including Sign O The Times, Red Balls On Fire, Johnsons, American Classics, Psychedelic Supermarket, Rock a Cha and Wild Child. Show less