About me

I'm Jon, Designer and Design Director with a passion for astute thinking executed clearly and beautifully. I have more than twenty years' experience with a demonstrated history of design and marketing and extensive experience in art direction, advertising, branding, creative strategy and graphic design.

I'm a Yorkshireman based in Hertfordshire and I've spent most of my career in London. In addition to a couple of years in New Zealand, I've also designed, overseen, art directed and delivered projects across the UK, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Ghana, India, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, the UAE and the US.

I'm a big believer in ideas. Substance is essential to delivering successful and engaging work. Design can try to hide a lack of thought but it will only get you so far, while an idea can be lost if the design isn't right — but when the foundations for both are solid it can inspire and go way beyond the expectations.

I've delivered strategic long term branding solutions, visual identities and marketing campaigns wherever I've been. In addition to successful brands for luxury and high end residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, I've also produced campaigns and identities for Apple tech partners, pharmaceutical clients, logistical and construction companies, financial services, FMCG and the hospitality industries.

I love seeing finished work, exploring as many creative avenues as I can, nurturing younger talent, finding inspiration in unexpected places, sharing and pushing ideas, pensively stroking my beard and standing up when my watch tells me to.

Whether working individually, leading, or as part of a team, I love what I do and relish the challenge each project brings, crafting high standard, concept-driven work whilst maintaining a clear understanding of the brief and budget to deliver results of which everyone involved can be proud.

Skills

adobe cs suite, Advertising, After Effects, Art Direction, Branding, corporate identity, Exhibition Design, Film, Graphic Design, identity, identity design, Marketing, naming, Photo Editing, Photography, Presentation, Print, Recruitment Advertisers, Typography, Web Design

Sector Experience

Advertising, Brand Management, Branding, commercial property, Communications, Construction, Creative Services, Design, Graphic Design, hospitality, Luxury Residences, Marketing, Media and Entertainment Tech, Pharmaceutical, Residential Property, Retail