IN MORE DETAIL…
  • GKH
  • Creative
    • CCC 2021
    • Buzzy Beard Mead
    • Secret 7"
    • CCC 2020
    • ELIEL
    • CCC 2019
    • Welsh RR Champion
    • Ribble Cycles
    • Ribble Guidelines
    • CCC 2018
    • CCC 2017
    • Cotton Traders
    • TOFS
    • RFC
    • RMF
    • JJB
    • TdF
    • MUFC
    • Movistar Jersey
    • Local Cycling Club
    • NBA Kobe Logo
    • Just for Fun
    • Freelance
    • History
  • Photography
    • EXHIBITION
    • Ribble Cycles
    • Travel
    • Sport & Music
    • Nature
    • Freelance
  • Art Direction
  • Concept
    • CASTORE
    • KUDOS CYCLING
    • MY PROTEIN
    • ELIEL
    • Ribble HT Ti MTB
    • Ribble Leeds Store
    • MUFC
    • JJB
    • RMF
    • HENRI LLOYD
    • FIRE ISLAND
    • CT EDITS
    • Wigan Jerseys
    • England RFU
    • DT Swiss
  • My Inspiration
  • Experience
  • Weddings
    • Testimonials
    • Photography
  • Contact
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 / Creative Experience…

Magicalogical - Creative. October 2020
Wigan Hall,  New Market Street, Wigan. WN1 1HH

• A small all encompassing agency with a big heart and even bigger ambitions to develop and grow as a creative force.
• Part of a young talented team working with a wide collection of businesses to help develop and implement creative strategies and solutions.
• Key business services include. Brand Development. Creative Concept Development. Design for Web / Print. UX / UI Development.

The Arthritis Foundation’s California Coast Classic Bike Tour - Creative Consultant. 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021
3731 Wilshire Blvd, #305 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Working remotely from home in the UK)

• The Arthritis Foundation’s annual signature event. An 8 day tour covering 525 miles along the Pacific coastline from SF to LA raising over $1m.
• 2015 was my first year as a rider and in late 2016 the LA team offered me the opportunity to become the creative and an official event sponsor.
• This role has allowed me to design and develop all the marketing and brand assets that the ride requires to deliver a successful event.
• A year-round project that establishes a theme which in turn translates to all online and offline assets including the rider apparel and finishers medal.

Ribble Cycles - Lead Brand Creative. April 2018 - July 2019
363 Leach Place, Walton Summit Centre, Preston, Lancashire. PR5 8AS

• Tasked with raising the profile of the Ribble brand. To help establish them as the number one UK cycling destination.
• Improve creative consistency throughout the company and the way it projected itself both from a market and customer perspective.
• Touching on all creative points. Including the head office, stores, exhibition stands and the brand sponsored professional cycling team.
• Taking the lead on the direction of all product imagery, including being the brand photographer on shoots, both in-house and away on location.

Cotton Traders - Graphic & Web Designer. March 2017 - April 2018
Atlantic Street, Altrincham, Greater Manchester. WA14 5GZ

• Working closely and in partnership with the whole creative team to drive the brands unique personality and ethos.
• Supporting the business with the development of concepts and designs including brand stores, online presence, email and catalogue production.

The Original Factory Shop - Middleweight Graphic Designer. August 2015 - September 2016
Billington Road, Burnley, Lancashire. BB11 5UB

• At the time this was a newly created individual in-house position at one of the UK’s most successful discount retail businesses.
• Working closely with the marketing team helping the business with a portfolio of 200 plus stores, develop and produce creative marketing collateral.
• From point of sale elements through to a fortnightly 16 page leaflet that was distributed to some 2.5 million addresses.
• Tasked to help deliver and implement a brand new visual identity that included a move to the shorter abbreviated name of TOFS.

RM Fitness Ltd - Lead Brand Creative & Operations Manager. December 2012 - August 2015
Leeds Street, Wigan. WN3 4BW

• Supporting the owner with the day to day running of the business and development of its growth.
• Generating business strategies to increase brand awareness and ultimately member numbers, including a move to a new 6,000 sq ft facility.
• Executing and implementing a successful fitness brand called Evolution365™ - a more sustainable long term fitness journey for its members.
• Creative responsibilities included concept, design and photography for all brand touch points.

Blackburn College - Freelance Designer November. 2012 - December 2012
Fielden St, Blackburn, Lancashire. BB2 1LH

• One month freelance contract supporting the marketing department with the production of all print campaigns.

JJB Sports - Senior Creative. November 2004 - October 2012
Martland Park, Challenge Way, Wigan. WN5 0LD

• Once one of the UK’s biggest sports retailers with some 400 plus stores nationwide.
• Playing a major role from start to finish, seeing a project develop from nothing to everything.
• Developing the initial brief, creating concept ideas, sourcing models, art directing photoshoots, artwork creation and working closely with printers.
• Collaborating on a daily basis with many of the major sporting brands including Adidas, Puma, Reebok, Nike, Umbro and Under Armour.

Shearings Holidays Ltd - Graphic Designer. March 2001 - December 2002
Miry Lane, Wigan.

• My first corporate creative role out of college.
• Supporting the nationwide marketing teams with all print relevant assets including local and national press advertisements.

Design at the Mill - Graphic Designer. April 2000 - December 2000
Wigan & Leigh College, Parsons Walk, Wigan.

• Small creative agency within the college. This role was awarded to me as I approached the end of my studies.
• Aimed at start up businesses to help design, develop and create the beginnings of their brands.
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  • GKH
  • Creative
    • CCC 2021
    • Buzzy Beard Mead
    • Secret 7"
    • CCC 2020
    • ELIEL
    • CCC 2019
    • Welsh RR Champion
    • Ribble Cycles
    • Ribble Guidelines
    • CCC 2018
    • CCC 2017
    • Cotton Traders
    • TOFS
    • RFC
    • RMF
    • JJB
    • TdF
    • MUFC
    • Movistar Jersey
    • Local Cycling Club
    • NBA Kobe Logo
    • Just for Fun
    • Freelance
    • History
  • Photography
    • EXHIBITION
    • Ribble Cycles
    • Travel
    • Sport & Music
    • Nature
    • Freelance
  • Art Direction
  • Concept
    • CASTORE
    • KUDOS CYCLING
    • MY PROTEIN
    • ELIEL
    • Ribble HT Ti MTB
    • Ribble Leeds Store
    • MUFC
    • JJB
    • RMF
    • HENRI LLOYD
    • FIRE ISLAND
    • CT EDITS
    • Wigan Jerseys
    • England RFU
    • DT Swiss
  • My Inspiration
  • Experience
  • Weddings
    • Testimonials
    • Photography
  • Contact