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London, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

I'm the go-to creative genius on the small but mighty Marketing Team at Oxygen Activeplay, also home to the awesome RedKangaroo and Boost Trampoline park brands. As the solo multimedia designer, I sprinkle a bit of magic on everything Oxygen does, from crafting eye-catching visuals and writing snappy copy to bringing the brand to life across all sorts of media.Here's a taste of what I whip up:Print Perfection: Posters, flyers, wayfinding signs and branded merch that catch eyes and promote BIG-TIME FUN!.Digital Dazzle: Animations, video content, and graphics for our website, email campaigns and social media channels that keep audiences engaged and excited.Outreach Awesomeness: OOH materials and outreach pieces that spread the word and draw in the crowds.Basically, if it needs a creative touch, I'm on it, ensuring everything looks fantastic and communicates Oxygen's mantra of promoting Active play and having BIG-TIME FUN in their parks.

London

Taking on various markting campaigns and projects across brand, print and digital

Holborn, London

For nearly 6 amazing years at Tes, a global powerhouse in education software and services, I led the creative charge as they transformed from a recruitment, training, and news hub to a cutting-edge SaaS provider. I was at the helm of the brand evolution, steering Tes through this exciting journey.I captained a talented crew of 4 designers and 2 copywriters within the marketing team. Together, we tackled the entire creative process—from brainstorming brilliant ideas to delivering top-notch creative outputs. We made magic happen across both B2B and B2C channels, showcasing Tes' products and services through:Digital Delight: Engaging websites, dynamic emails, and captivating videos.Event Excellence: Eye-catching event materials and POS displays.Collateral Creativity: Various marketing materials that turned heads and drove action.As the overseer of all their creative endeavors, I ensured everything produced was nothing short of spectacular, resonating with their audiences and driving the brand forward.

Holborn, London

Leading the graphic comms team within the Formats and Design department at Sainsbury’s, I took charge of the entire creative process—from design and development to management and delivery. My mission? To ensure top-notch in-store communications, POS materials, and wayfinding signage that make shopping a breeze for customers and colleagues alike.Here's a snapshot of my role:Creative Command: Overseeing the design process to craft clear, effective communications that enhance the in-store experience.Team Synergy: Leading a talented team to produce outstanding in-store visuals and signage.Collaboration Central: Working closely with design agencies, printers, and equipment developers to guarantee our assets are accurate, top-quality, and budget-friendly.In short, I made sure that every piece of communication my team produced for Sainsbury’s stores was spot-on, helping everyone find their way and live their best shopping experience.

Holborn, London

Leading the creative charge for the Tu Clothing website launch in July 2015 and beyond, I crafted captivating content through bespoke, fully responsive landing pages, wireframes and prototypes, all designed to maximise customer engagement with the brand.Here’s a glimpse of my role:Design Dynamo: Created stunning visuals and handled HTML/CSS front-end coding to bring Tu's digital presence to life.Customer Whisperer: Conducted customer research and refined copy for SEO to ensure Tu's content hit the mark.Art Director Extraordinaire: Directed photography to capture the essence of Tu Clothing.Collaboration Pro: Worked seamlessly with Marketing, Merchandising, Trading, Senior Managers, and Directors, as well as external creative agencies and brands like Admiral, Disney and Playtex to ensure a unified message across Tu's online estate.I also kept Tu Clothing ahead of market trends by:Visual Virtuoso: Editing imagery and designing promotional, animated banners.Trend Tracker: Conducting competitor research to keep us a step ahead.Brand Builder: Ensuring our digital footprint engaged and inspired customers, cementing Tu’s fashion credentials on a national stage.In essence, I made sure Tu Clothing’s digital presence was not only cohesive and compelling but also always ahead of the curve.

Enfield, United Kingdom

In my first managerial role, I had the pleasure of overseeing a junior designer and marketing exec, all while crafting diverse marketing collateral for a leading technology in education reseller. I played a key role in shaping and evolving Academia's brand to stay ahead of industry trends.Here’s a snapshot of my creative journey:Creative Captain: Developed eye-catching marketing materials across digital and print, from websites and emails to newsletters, infographics, events and POS.Brand Builder: Created guidelines documents and nurtured the Academia brand to ensure it stayed fresh and relevant.Industry Collaborator: Worked with tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, HP, and Dell to promote their cutting-edge products to schools, colleges and universities across the UK.In a nutshell, I juggled creativity and leadership to keep Academia's marketing vibrant and impactful, driving engagement and innovation in the education sector.

London, United Kingdom

During my time at the tech distributor CU (now Exertis Unlimited), I expanded my commercial savvy and honed my HTML/CSS front-end development skills. I worked on everything print and digital from marketing emails and their website to product brochures and adverts for national publications, diving headfirst into the world of e-commerce and collaborating with some fantastic tech brands.Here’s what I got up to:Tech Tinkerer: Created dynamic marketing materials, including event collateral, POS, flyers, catalogues and digital comms for top-tier brands like Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, Sonos, HP, Samsung and even The Gadget Show.Web Whiz: Built and optimised marketing emails and website content, boosting engagement and functionality.E-Commerce Explorer: Gained valuable experience in the e-commerce space, enhancing my understanding of digital marketing and sales strategies.In essence, I balanced creativity and technical prowess to produce standout marketing content, driving brand success and innovation in the tech world.

Old Street, London

Kingswood Steele, a bustling print company in Old Street, was my first professional home when I moved to London permanently. They gave me the chance to flex my creative muscles and design a wide range of printed materials, from stationery and annual reports to brochures, flyers, POS, banners and event stands.Here’s what I got to create and learn:Creative Craftsman: Designed for a diverse array of industries including fashion, finance, luxury goods, music and media.Industry Collaborator: Worked on projects for big names like Longines, Barclays, BNY Mellon, Brown Hart Gardens, EMBL, UBS, as well as pubs, theatres, musicians and event companies.Print Pro: Mastered the use of digital presses and VersaCamm large format printers and deepened my knowledge of various print processes and finishing techniques.In essence, I played a pivotal role in Kingswood Steele’s design studio, bringing ideas to life across multiple sectors and honing my skills in the art and science of print.

Chichester Road, Bognor Regis

From 2003, Post-Middlesex University I started my career as a freelance designer, sending projects from my clients to Express Printing in Bognor Regis on a regular basis. In January 2006, they invited me to join their design studio full-time.Here's a taste of what I got up to:Print Pro: Gained comprehensive knowledge of litho and large format print processes, mastering the craft from the inside out.Creative Explorer: Expanded my skills in branding, packaging, front-end web development and print finishing, while creating standout artwork and marketing materials.Client Collaborator: Worked with big names like Bourne Leisure, STA Travel, Rail Europe, Butlins, Haven, Warner Leisure Hotels, Premier Inn and Club Med. I also designed for boutique shops, nightclubs, and restaurants.In essence, I played a pivotal role in the design studio, blending creativity and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results and setting the stage for my future in design.