About me

***Currently available for freelance contracts anywhere in the UK on site or remote (9/5/18)***

A seasoned design industry veteran of some 14 years experience. Some might call themselves a Creative Director, others an Art Director, I myself like to think I'm an all round package - the Creative Director when things need to be refined and defined, the Project Manager when somebody needs to take the lead and the Artworker when the job just needs to be delivered. This united approach, combined with great people skills suits me perfectly to the freelance/consultancy environment enabling me to mesh quickly with great teams and hit the ground running.

Having 11 years agency experience working with B2B & B2C clients in retail, local authority, FMCG, travel, Offshore Supply, charity and recruitment (The Original Factory Shop, WH Smith, Martin McColls, Newcastle City Council, Pasta King, Adelie Foods, Urban Eat, National Express, British Airways, Sainsburys, Cafe Nero & Costa) I have successfully delivered projects on all manner of budgets from start-up through to blue chip brands. I hold a wealth of experience in design for print, print management, project management, artwork, packaging, point of sale, advertising, identity, branding, marketing campaigns and web & digital media.

A further 3 years of freelance/consultancy has seen me work with digital agencies TH_NK & Orangebus delivering projects for Vue Cinemas, Adecco & Wren Kitchens respectively as well as projects for further clients Shepherd Offshore, Lucion Services, Medilogix Global and Clothier Lacey PR.

Client testimonials:

"John recently completed a significant body of work for one of our key entertainment clients. From the outset John was professional, astute and creative. John is a pleasure to work with, a good listener and doggedly determined when it comes to seeing a job through to the high standard we strive for. We'd have no hesitation in hiring John again. Highly recommended." Gary Glozier, Design Director, TH_NK

"Having worked with John for a number of years, we are never disappointed by the service he provides or the design ideas he produces. John approaches each project with the same level of professionalism, enthusiasm, commitment and creativity irrespective of the size of the job. He is also an extremely nice person to deal with and I would have no hesitation in recommending his services."

Leigh Chelton, Account Director / Clothier Lacey