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About me

Having graduated in 2005, I've been incredibly fortunate to work in amazing agencies, with talented people, on some fantastic clients. Over the years, my skills, roles, and responsibilities have naturally progressed, having originally specialised in print, I've had to develop into a more digital space and embracing new technologies such as AI is key. Those core, print, design skills are still key, and that eye for layout and typography, attention to detail, and flair for design is present whatever the format might be.

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As a creative at any level, I think it's fundamentally important to be able to pick up the process at any stage, from initial design, right through to preparing files for print or upload, and doing things right at every stage. The team around me is as important as anything, and managing that team, leading them through the highs and lows of life and work, and watching them develop into highly creative individuals brings me huge satisfaction.

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From a design point of view, there's one thing I always try and do, whether that be from a visual or managerial sense, and that's to keep things simple. Simple, clean, uncluttered design, and breaking down the complex jobs or problems into manageable chunks. My wife would agree, I'm a pretty simple being!

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Outside of work, I'm pretty much as geeky as it comes. Tech, gadgets, Pokémon and Xbox take up any spare time from work and a busy family life. We love to travel, making memories and giving the kids opportunities to experience as many different countries and cultures as we can.

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Work

January 2024 - present

Design Lead

Ogilvy UK

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My Design Lead role at Ogilvy is as fantastically varied as it is challenging. It's probably what's keeps me coming back for more. Heading up the b2b design and production team across print and digital, I'm involved with everything from the day-to-day jobs, to running huge, integrated campaigns for some of the biggest tech companies such as Nokia, Vodafone and Samsung. It's my job to keep the team motivated through the highs and lows, keep on top of new technologies, as well as keep pushing myself creatively.

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I'm responsible for the scooping of jobs, and work closely with resource, studio and project managers to make sure the right work is going to the right people, everyone is kept challenged and that jobs are running smoothly.

 

I have a number of creatives that report into me, managing and overseeing people as become a real passion. Managing people from 21-55 brings it's own unique challenges, but I'm a firm believer that a happy and motivated team will produce the best work. As well as the core members, there's always a number of freelancers too, meaning juggling my own creative work, and overseeing others is an essential skill.

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I've also had a number of people who have joined me from other teams who have been struggling creatively, and under my management have developed into incredibly talented, dedicated, and well rounded creatives. I'm really proud of the team I've built.

October 2021 - present

Visiting Practitioner

University of Creative Arts

 

I’m incredibly fortunate to to be involved with the the third year Graphic Communication course at UCA. I run an annual series of events that try and give the students an insight into the industry and all the options available to them once graduated. The main focus is a ‘live’ brief to run alongside the work being done at Ogilvy, and along with the year 3 lead and sessional lecturer we guide the students through to create some incredibly memorable work.

As well as this I also run intern placements for recent graduates, and various presentations to the year group about
the industry, in preparation for their graduation.

March 2016 - January 2024

Head of Production

Ogilvy B2B

May 2014 - March 2016

Creative Production Manager

Ogilvy B2B

November 2011 - May 2014

Creative Production Manager

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August 2008 - Nov 2011

Mid-weight Designer

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June 2005 - August 2008

Junior Designer

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Education

2002-2005

1st Class Honours Degree

BA (Hons) Graphic Communication

University of Creative Arts

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Previous eduction

Art Foundation 

Merit

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A/AS Levels 

4 x A-C Grade

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GCSEs 

9 x A-C Grade

A few of my clients

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