Lisa Taylor Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

London Area, United Kingdom

Lisa oversees AKA’s UX/UI design including websites, apps and interactive mobiles experiences. Lisa has produced websites for some top clients from Edge NYC to The View from the Shard to theatre shows such as Harry Potter & The Cursed Child and Tina the Musical. She has developed client relationships and worked alongside project owners to produce fully functional websites with good user experience and brand representation.

London Area, United Kingdom

London Area, United Kingdom

In July I decided to register as a limited company and offer my services as a Digital Art Director.So far I have worked on projects for Lloyd's Bank producing a working capital management app for their in house team to guide business owners with their capital management. This was on an agile basis and delivered in three weeks.I have also helped to deliver a website proposal for a high fashion outlet in the UK and across Europe.As a Digital Art Director I offer my skills as a digital creative and a hands on designer.

London Area, United Kingdom

After relocating back to London, I joined Jam, part of the Engine Group, as a Senior Designer. In this role, I take full ownership of projects and brand campaigns, ensuring they meet high standards and align with brand guidelines and our overall creative vision. I also oversee the work of junior designers to maintain consistency and quality across all outputs.I've had the opportunity to participate in various off-site events for major brands like VO5 and Samsung. For example, during the launch of Samsung’s S5, Gear Fit, and Gear range in Barcelona, I was responsible for creating real-time content for their social media platforms. This included producing teaser videos and photographs to support the launch.At Jam, I've worked with a wide range of clients, including Samsung, Birds Eye, Boots, Next, and XBOX, contributing to diverse and dynamic campaigns across different industries.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As a Digital Art Director at Tribal DDB, I was responsible for addressing digital briefs provided by account managers for clients such as Tropicana, Quaker, and Wrigley’s. My role involved developing creative and engaging digital concepts for these clients, presenting ideas for approval, and executing them to a high standard. I ensured all projects were on brief, within budget, and met strict deadlines.Additionally, I have freelanced as a Digital Art Director at various design and advertising agencies. In these roles, I contributed to brainstorming sessions, conceptual development, and hands-on design work. My skills include sketching, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and basic Flash animation, allowing me to effectively handle a wide range of creative tasks in the digital space.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

I worked as a freelance Digital Art Director, collaborating with the digital team to develop activation ideas for 360-degree campaigns for clients such as Sunsilk, Damas, Emirates, Unilever, and HSBC. My role involved contributing to numerous pitch campaigns, where I was responsible for creating and presenting 4-5 fully developed concepts across various platforms, including activation, print, web, mobile, and radio.In addition to my involvement in pitches, I served as the lead designer on multiple projects, creating Facebook applications, web banner concepts, and website designs, ensuring all creative outputs aligned with the client’s goals and brand identity.

London Area, United Kingdom

In my role, I was responsible for designing websites, email campaigns, Facebook applications, and Flash banner advertisements. I worked closely with clients, following their briefs to develop creative concepts, which I then translated into design solutions. After refining my ideas, I would present my work to the client, aiming to secure additional projects and build ongoing relationships.I also delivered presentations and pitches, showcasing my designs and concepts to internal teams, company leadership, shareholders, and, most importantly, potential clients. These presentations played a crucial role in securing new business and aligning the team’s vision with client expectations.Additionally, I was an active member of the Social Committee, contributing to organizing team-building events and company-wide activities to enhance workplace culture.

London Area, United Kingdom

As a freelance designer on one of LBi's largest accounts, M&S, my daily responsibilities included updating the main site and adding editorial features to various sections. I also liaised with the client directly, working on-site at M&S’s head office.During my time at LBi and M&S, I gained a deep understanding of brand guidelines and their significance. I also had the opportunity to work extensively with Amazon's content management tool, Seller Central. By manipulating elements within the framework and adding custom HTML, I was able to provide the team with more flexibility and creative freedom in designing and building the site.

London Area, United Kingdom

I had the opportunity to take on more responsibility in my role while working with a globally renowned company, which has broadened my understanding of international business.In my current position within the Marketing Department, I design multi-page, multi-language email campaigns that are distributed worldwide. These campaigns are the result of collaborative brainstorming sessions with various departments, depending on the campaign’s focus. After gathering all the necessary information, I create the emails using programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver. (Please refer to Appendix A for examples.)At Christie’s, I’ve further developed my time management skills, consistently meeting tight deadlines. The increased responsibility and ownership of my work have also enhanced my ability to perform well under pressure.

London Area, United Kingdom

In my role, I was often responsible for managing multiple projects independently, with minimal guidance from an Art Director. I was also entrusted with contributing to Exposure's pitch process by developing innovative creative concepts, which I could oversee from the initial idea to the final execution.During my time at Exposure, I worked on a variety of projects and integrated campaigns for major clients such as Cadbury, Sony, Hilton Hotels, Shopping.com, and HMV. I also had the opportunity to collaborate with luxury and boutique brands like Engel & Völkers and Corniche Bay.The experience I gained included valuable skills in planning, time management, design responsibility, and web accessibility.

London Area, United Kingdom

After exhibiting at the D&AD Young Blood 2006 Exhibition, my work caught the attention of the Creative Director, who then offered me a junior designer role. This opportunity allowed me to step into the creative industry and demonstrate my ability to handle both large-scale projects and smaller tasks without losing motivation.Working at Alphabet Soup, I was able to contribute new skills to the department. One of these was basic 3D animation, which was later utilized on the sister company’s website. Additionally, I designed various print materials, including flyers, that helped secure important contracts for the company, such as completing point-of-sale (POS) work for Thorntons.During my time there, I gained valuable experience, including an introduction to industry standards and practices.