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Creative Experience…
Magicalogical - Creative.
September 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.
2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024
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
Magicalogical - Creative.
September 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.
2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024
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