WAL specialise in combining ‘lean thinking’ with proven and breaking technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), scripts and automation to assist in optimising the creative development and production processes used to deliver innovative and memorable user-centred communications.For the healthcare sector, we deliver compliant sales, marketing and educational materials using senior industry experts who have hundreds of years of combined experience delivering targeted… Show more WAL specialise in combining ‘lean thinking’ with proven and breaking technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), scripts and automation to assist in optimising the creative development and production processes used to deliver innovative and memorable user-centred communications.For the healthcare sector, we deliver compliant sales, marketing and educational materials using senior industry experts who have hundreds of years of combined experience delivering targeted materials.For the business sector we supply the same level of care and expertise to deliver sales and marketing materials for all size and type business.For Agencies or Creative teams, we offer white label creative production services on-tap when you require specialist help.We offer a full range of services for all three offerings, including:• Brand development & rebranding• Art direction & design• Copywriting & editing• AI assisted blog writing service• e-Learning design & development• e-Detail aid design & development• Exhibition graphics & set design• APP design & production• AI tool development• UI/UX wireframing, design, evaluation & development• Website design & build (custom HTML, WordPress CMS etc)• Website hosting & maintenance• Website SEO services• Banner advertising• Print buying services – (including cardboard engineering/packaging)• Paid advertising services• 2/3D motion graphics (including storyboard development)• Videography• Photoshoots• Creative retouching/comping• 3D packaging/image rendering• Typesetting• Translation/LocalisationOur Clients are in the following sectors:• Private health• Pharmaceutical• Medical education• Cosmetics• Manufacturing• Devices• Charity• Education• B2B/B2C• Event management• Ad agency & Creative team support (white label)• Sport & leisure• Property management• Engineering• RecruitmentPlease take a few minutes to visit our website or better still, why not just call for a chat.wearelean.co.uk Show less

Lean is an independent and forward-thinking Production-led Creative agency that provides digital and print-based design and production services that are scaled to our client’s requirements and tailored to the individual project brief and budget.We embrace technical advances and adopted the ‘remote working model’ in 2012 by utilising superfast broadband connections to access secure and shared online storage and communications tools to maintain ‘team working’ and enable our people to… Show more Lean is an independent and forward-thinking Production-led Creative agency that provides digital and print-based design and production services that are scaled to our client’s requirements and tailored to the individual project brief and budget.We embrace technical advances and adopted the ‘remote working model’ in 2012 by utilising superfast broadband connections to access secure and shared online storage and communications tools to maintain ‘team working’ and enable our people to create their own work/life balance.We’re an agency where traditional excellence meets forward thinking process management and technologies to help maximise the value of your communications spend whilst never compromising the quality we’re proud of.We work with Clients directly and provide white-label services to some Agencies who require extra support from time-to-time, both receive the same level of service and commitment.Our services include:• Brand development & Rebranding• Art Direction, Design & Artworking services• Digital & Print-based Planning, Project & Production management• Creative & Healthcare Copywriting & Editing• 2/3D motion graphics (including storyboard development)• Videography• Photography• CGI & Creative retouching/comping• Print buying services – all format, including cardboard engineering/packaging• Translation/Localisation• Typesetting• Exhibition graphics & set design• HTML5/CSS design & animation• UI/UX wireframing, design, evaluation & development• Website design and build (custom HTML, WordPress etc)• Banner advertising• SEO audit & implementation• APP design & production• e-Publications• e-Learning design & development• e-Detail aid design & production (ShamanGo, Veeva & Mi Touch)To find out more about our services designed to reduce effort and cost, please take the time to visit our website or better still, why not just call for a chat.leanproductions.co.uk Show less

Responsibilities • Project & Creative traffic planning and resource management• Studio management• Planning & management of all Creative freelance resource• Management of print and digital production • Identifying needs for training and improved technical solutions• Development of the companies creative technical offering• Development of company MIS systems • Recommend and manage external supply chainsKey Achievements• Clio bronze award 2011 for… Show more Responsibilities • Project & Creative traffic planning and resource management• Studio management• Planning & management of all Creative freelance resource• Management of print and digital production • Identifying needs for training and improved technical solutions• Development of the companies creative technical offering• Development of company MIS systems • Recommend and manage external supply chainsKey Achievements• Clio bronze award 2011 for print production• Wrote, implemented and managed the agencies operating procedures and processes, which raised standards, reduced errors & increased margins• Continued development of the creative offering from people to services and network development• Set up of a conflict studio overnight• Design and roll out of web native FTP facility• Awarded 2009 company ‘stand-out’ award voted for by all members of the agency Show less

Responsibilities• Manage daily production and traffic for the agency • Manage sign-off procedures and systems• Planning and project management• Develop and maintain the cross platform network• Manage third party suppliers, both print and digitalKey Achievements• Implemented electronic management system which increased efficiencies across the agency• Created robust filing and sign off systems to manage version control issues, which helped to minimise errors… Show more Responsibilities• Manage daily production and traffic for the agency • Manage sign-off procedures and systems• Planning and project management• Develop and maintain the cross platform network• Manage third party suppliers, both print and digitalKey Achievements• Implemented electronic management system which increased efficiencies across the agency• Created robust filing and sign off systems to manage version control issues, which helped to minimise errors and reduce turn around times Show less

• Driving new business and client facing on a daily basis • Managing production for the company once business had been secured• Estimating and planning of projects• Set up and continued management of the companies IT infrastructureKey Achievements• Headed up launch of company, which included securing a start-up loan partially funded by the DTI• Secured repeat business from Tesco, Tesco.com, Nestle and British Racecourses

Responsibilities• Management of a team of ten staff and ultimately the output of a design agency• Manage the production of advertising, DM, packaging, promotional materials for both print and digital • Developing and managing all hardware and software for company• Research and development for the new web-based side of the business• Management of external print and digital production• Project planning and estimatingKey Achievements• Led development of the… Show more Responsibilities• Management of a team of ten staff and ultimately the output of a design agency• Manage the production of advertising, DM, packaging, promotional materials for both print and digital • Developing and managing all hardware and software for company• Research and development for the new web-based side of the business• Management of external print and digital production• Project planning and estimatingKey Achievements• Led development of the digital production side of the business• Designed and implemented the companies MIS solution• Designed a semi-automated artwork system, rolling out localised versions of artwork for 13 markets which is now in its first year of web-based deployment (2009) Show less

Responsibilities• Initially employed as typesetter and illustrator, then promoted to Creative Systems Manager • Developing and maintaining the creative digital network in London, Bristol, Leeds and EdinburghKey Achievements• Researched and developed the London office from 3 Macs to a flagship operation of 35 with full in-house repro capabilities then maintained the network for a 2-year period• Planned and implemented the successful relocation of the above services to a… Show more Responsibilities• Initially employed as typesetter and illustrator, then promoted to Creative Systems Manager • Developing and maintaining the creative digital network in London, Bristol, Leeds and EdinburghKey Achievements• Researched and developed the London office from 3 Macs to a flagship operation of 35 with full in-house repro capabilities then maintained the network for a 2-year period• Planned and implemented the successful relocation of the above services to a new building with no downtime to the business• Trained in excess of 45 existing and new Creative staff to enable the smooth transition from paper to digital work flow Show less

Provided a Mac-based design, typography, typesetting and illustration service to agencies and design studios within the London area Key Achievements• Secured a year contract working 3 weeks per month as Art Editor for a publishing house• Secured a year contract with WWAVRC prior to employment

Taking briefs from Account Management and Creative staff then working with a team of dedicated professionals to bring creative ideas to life.Key Achievements• Researched and implemented the transition from traditional typesetting equipment to a Macintosh-based environment• Managed night shift

Employed on a 4-year NGA typesetting and typography apprenticeship. Worked nights spending time in each department, gaining a thorough grounding in the trades required to produce print ready artwork to the highest standards for many of London’s prestigious advertising agencies.

Office junior and contact, taking orders and processing them for delivery.