About me

'Since Nicky has joined the company I have been impressed with her speedy understanding of the brand. Nicky is not fazed by last minute issues and changes. For the first time ever we had a clear idea of how we wanted our pages to look. She has 'hit the ground running' and has a great calming influence on what can feel like a very hectic time in the critical path process.It is clear that Nicky has a wealth of experience. She is clear and decisive without being too precious about her ideas and fits well into a team of people with very different personalities and ideas.'

Account director, Asda magazine

'Nicky is the rare combination of a great designer and a natural manager.

A Publishing Director's dream!'

Simon Hare, Publishing Director, IPC Inspire

I am regarded as fast, driven, hard-working, creative and can turn my hand to anything at the drop of a hat. I am able to build talented, enthusiastic and happy teams of people while delivering work to a high creative standard.

I instigated and created IPC's (Time Inc) first art hub, combining three art and picture teams and leading to higher efficiency. I recently designed Horse & Hound magazine, plus redesigns and repositioning of Horse and Eventing magazines. I was seconded to work on the redesign of Amateur Gardening magazine, whose sales dramatically increased. In addition, I contributed to the redesign of Woman's Own.

I was previously Art Director at ES magazine, part of the Evening Standard managing a team of seven, creating layouts and production of all photoshoots,

With a team of Redwood directors, I set up Redwood Publishing in Canada. I organised IT infrastructure, hired

creative staff and set-up home while launching Noise, a funky and edgy fashion-driven title with a circulation of

three million in the US. When I left the company for New York the staff was close to 100.

From Conde Nast, to Time Inc UK, I've spent a number of years combining my creative talents with client liaison and team management, delivering a coherent vision for every brand.

As an enthusiastic, well-rounded person and an intelligent designer with a broad range of print and digital

experience I feel I have the management skills and creativity this role requires.

I hope, very much, to hear from you soon.

Nicky Acketts