Sarah Mcdonnell

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Brand Builder for Startups and Creative Innovation Specialist for Global Giants @ Your Creative Team
London, GB
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Ay-up...With over 15 years of experience, I cut my teeth working for the world’s top-tier innovation consultancies. After soaking up invaluable insight into what works (and what definitely doesn’t), I co-founded Team Outrageous, with Rosie Brodhurst-Hooper, where we broke boundaries and teamed up with industry heavyweights like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, KFC, and many more.Whilst working with these global giants, I found and understood my true sweet spot: creative innovation. It’s where raw ideas get turned into something tangible, real, and powerful. That’s where the real magic happens.Which is why in 2024, I launched an invite-only creative plug-in, where I personally lead every project, ensuring each idea gets the attention it deserves. I collaborate with a select group of designers when needed, but the creative vision? That’s all me! To keep the energy sharp and the ideas fresh, I only work with a handful of brands that are ready to push boundaries and create something unforgettable.And there's more... because as if that wasn’t keeping me busy enough, I co-founded two brands with the brilliant Rosie; Sarrosi & Laundream.In 2021, we launched Sarrosi, a D2C chafe brand that flipped the market on its head. Within the first year, we became the top-selling brand in the chafe category, catching the eye of Look Fantastic and getting some major press love.On the back of that success, we went on to build Laundream, an eco-friendly laundry brand taking on the big players and shaking things up with sustainability at its core.I know what it takes to build brands that are bold, innovative, and fast-moving...just the way I like to work. No fluff, just results... (while having fun along the way!)

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Brand Builder for Startups and Creative Innovation Specialist for Global Giants
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Sarah Mcdonnell Work Experience Details
  • Your Creative Team
    Brand Builder For Startups And Creative Innovation Specialist For Global Giants
    Your Creative Team
    London, Gb
  • The Exclusive Creative Plug-In For Brands
    Creative Innovation Expert
    The Exclusive Creative Plug-In For Brands Jan 2012 - Present
    London, United Kingdom
    Shhh... it’s exclusive. After 15+ years working with some of the world’s biggest brands—Unilever, Coca-Cola, KFC (and then some...), I’ve found my sweet spot where innovation meets creativity. Now, I’ve built something different.This is an invite-only creative plug-in for select brands ready to push boundaries. It’s fast, high-impact work that turns bold ideas into reality...without the fluff or layers. Every project is led personally by me, with a handpicked team of specialists stepping in when needed.I work closely with in-house innovation teams, bringing that external creative edge to:>>> Offer fresh perspectives when you're too close to the brand.>>> Provide on-demand creative expertise exactly when you need it.>>> Rejuvenate your pipeline with bold, new ideas that spark action.Seamlessly integrating with your team or agency partners, I act as your secret creative weapon, ready to supercharge your innovation efforts.If you know, you know. And if you’re curious enough to ask, maybe I’ll share a little more.
  • Team Outrageous
    Creative Director
    Team Outrageous Jan 2020 - Present
    I lead the creative team at Team Outrageous, looking after ideas and creative across every function of the business.
  • Laundream
    Co-Founder
    Laundream Jun 2021 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
    In 2022 I put what I preach into practice by launching the eco-led, D2C brand, Laundream - keeping laundry out of landfill one wash at a time!LAUNDREAM – laundream.co.uk
  • Girls That Get **It Done
    Co-Founder
    Girls That Get **It Done Jan 2021 - Present
    Introducing Girls That Get **it Done - We are a roaring, global network of seriously creative female bad asses that are shaping the world of design, marketing, business and brand.We are a place to come to be inspired, to meet interesting people, to learn something, to open your beautiful minds and hearts - TO GROW AND WIN IN YOUR BUSINESS.We see you, know your value. No – we aren’t a feminist movement or statement, but we are championing that circle of trust you have, that inner sanctum of female go-getters that you turn to for support, for advice and to get **it done, every time.Join Us! - https://girls-that-get-it-done.mn.co/
  • Curve Club
    Founding Member
    Curve Club Jan 2023 - Present
    Curve Club is the only private members club exclusive to founders. Backed by prominent angel investors and launched in 2023, Curve is an exclusive community of high calibre founders and investors looking to stay ahead of the curve
  • The Rsa (Royal Society For The Encouragement Of Arts, Manufactures And Commerce)
    Fellow
    The Rsa (Royal Society For The Encouragement Of Arts, Manufactures And Commerce) Jan 2018 - Present
    London
    The mission of the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) is to enrich society through ideas and action. We believe that all human beings have creative capacities that, when understood and supported, can be mobilised to deliver a 21st century enlightenment.By sharing powerful ideas and carrying out cutting-edge research, we build networks and opportunities for people to collaborate - creating fulfilling lives and a flourishing society. Through the 28,000 Fellows the RSA is a source of capacity, commitment and insight in communities from the global to the local.The RSA Fellowship is a powerful national and international network of accomplished individuals. Fellows are encouraged to engage with a wide range of the RSA’s work and to develop their own local and issue based initiatives.
  • Dragon Rouge
    Senior Creative / Visual Planner
    Dragon Rouge Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
    London, United Kingdom
    I joined the Dragon Rouge team in London as a Senior Creative / Visual Planner. (Long job title I know, but few words covered the plethora of activities I got up to during my time their.) In a nutshell, I worked with a team of researchers, strategists and designers at different stages of the innovation process helping push design and come up with ideas routed in strategic rigor. I was able to contribute to the strategic development and design physical products, brand identities & product packaging and environments, across a broad range of industries but primarily focusing on FMCG.Being involved at the start of every project allowed me to champion the value of design in innovation, through participating in research to delivering design points of view and recommendations. I would then translate innovation strategies into clear design principles and platforms springboards. This process allowed every piece of design work I produced, to have a strong rationale rooted in semiotics, business and a rich understanding of brands. Dragon Rouge hosts a bi-annual series of seminar sessions. I was lucky enough to co-write 2 presentations and speak at 3 seminar events on the subjects of premiumisation, packaging semiotics and brand senses. Off the back of the seminars, we won multiple pieces of work and generated a buzz in the press.Clients Include: Arla, AG Barr, Coca Cola, Constellation Brands, Danone, Jules Destrooper, Marks & Spencer, HK Scann, Onken, Whyte & Mackay...
  • The Gild
    Senior Creative
    The Gild Jul 2014 - Nov 2016
    London, United Kingdom
    The Gild is a global brand consultancy specialising in insight, strategy, innovation and creative.I worked on projects that pushed creativity and design alongside a fantastic team.My role sat (literally) in-between the strategy and creative teams, (which in my eyes is ‘The Sweet-spot’). This role stretched from involvement in the initial briefing phase, participating in market research, trend-hunting, through to platform creation, opportunity mapping, concept creation & visualisations, to sitting behind a mirrored wall reviewing and developing concepts based on consumer feedback. My highlights included visiting Hong Kong to explore innovation opportunities within the beer category, re-imagining the future of home-care products, creating new innovations for my favourite British chocolate brand.Clients include: Argus, C&A, Campari, Carlsberg, Diageo, Distell, Florette, Kelloggs, Mondelez, Milka, Nike, Skyy Vodka, Unilever, WBA, Victorias Secret and Yotel.
  • Newedge
    Designer
    Newedge Nov 2011 - May 2014
    London, United Kingdom
    NewEdge is a dynamic innovation consultancy bringing a fresh approach to growing business and brands through innovation.I started working as a junior designer for NewEdge in November 2011, gaining experience working for the UK, France, India, Russia, Turkey and US markets, with world leading companies and brands, producing work on big and small budgets. Although, formally trained in Product Design, I worked on a variety of innovation and strategy projects that enabled me to travel to over 10 countries, including 6 weeks working in their American office.Along with jet setting across the world, I worked with some fantastic clients, some of which included PepsiCo, Mondelez, Del Monte, Fonterra, Estee Lauder, VF, Milliken, Georgia-Pacific, Velux...
  • The Entree Restaurant And Bar
    Evening Pianist & Singer
    The Entree Restaurant And Bar Sep 2012 - Dec 2013
    Battersea
    "A highly regarded pianist, Sarah has captivated audiences across the country and garnered rave reviews.Her creative passions led her to becoming a product designer by day and eclectic musician by night. She is as comfortable entertaining in bistros and restaurants in the City as she is in a honky-tonk bar in Hoxton. With her uncanny knack of reading the mood in the room and instinctively knowing what people want to hear, Sarah has earned a reputation for turning any corporate or personal event, be it a wedding or business dinner, into a memorable occasion.With her vast repertoire, ranging from well loved jazz standards to modern reworkings of Jamie Cullum, Norah Jones, Elton John and even Michael Jackson, Sarah really does have a sound to suit everyone and any occasion." --- Bentley Bar Review
  • Concentrate Design Ltd
    Freelance Designer
    Concentrate Design Ltd Jan 2009 - Nov 2011
    Concentrate is an award winning company that designs and manufactures products for schools. Backed by Entrepreneur Peter Jones after successfully pitching on BBC Dragons Den.I was able to establish a work connection with ‘Concentrate Design’ during my first term at university. Whilst working alongside the founder Mark Champkin’s, I designed and was assisted in the marketing of my first product for the Concentrate Range, ‘The Supercase’, a pencil-case that folds over to make a pot, which sells across the UK at leading supermarkets and department stores including John Lewis, and is also available online from the concentrate website.I am often invited back to take part in brainstorming sessions for clients that have included Adidas and Jamie Oliver!
  • Tangerine
    Designer
    Tangerine Jul 2011 - Oct 2011
    London, United Kingdom
    Tangerine is an award winning London design agency specialising in industrial design, automotive design and strategy. After graduating with a 1st Class BA Honours Degree, I began working full time at Tangerine, London. My skills were stretched across a wide variety of projects, through many different disciplines, these included product design, brand strategy and research, 1:1 scale modelling, engineering drawing, sketching, photoshop, illustration, graphics, interface design and website design. It was great to experience the delivery of product differentiation for clients, and working with the team to help find new opportunities that delivered solutions that really work.
  • Plan Strategic
    Intern
    Plan Strategic Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
    Plan is one of Europe’s leading product strategy consultancies. It was founded in 2004 by Kevin McCullagh to help companies bring more clarity to the front end of product planning.I spent the summer of 2010, with the strategy team at Plan, learning a strategic approach to complex briefs for well-known confectionery giants. Helping build compelling strategies by synthesising a wide range of business, consumer, technology and design factors opened me up to all the opportunities innovation and creative thinking can create.
  • The Bath House London
    Pianist
    The Bath House London Feb 2010 - Jul 2010
    Playing jazz and easy-listening music on the baby grand piano during dinner service while overhearing couples first dates, marriage problems and funny stories. Taking my £80 cash in hand, and spending it all at the student union the following day.
  • George @ Asda
    Sales Assistant
    George @ Asda Sep 2006 - Apr 2010
    Working as part of the George Clothing Team, driving sales, helping customers, playing pranks on other departments, turning every task into a game, and slapping my arse while saying “That’s ASDA Price”.
  • Ridgewood School Doncaster
    Assistant Technology Teacher
    Ridgewood School Doncaster Sep 2007 - Jun 2008
    Working with 13-16 year old design students, helping out with coursework, revision and workshop skills in preparation for the GCSE examinations in June!

Sarah Mcdonnell Skills

Product Design Graphic Design Sketching Packaging Concept Development Photoshop Design Thinking User Centered Design Illustrator Design Strategy Indesign Trend Research Concept Generation Concept Design Entrepreneurship Idea Generation Industrial Design Presenting Ideas Foresight Trend Spotting Creative Problem Solving User Experience Client Presentation Problem Solving Research Innovation Concept Realisation

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Sarah Mcdonnell attended University Of The Arts London, Danum School.

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