About me

A full stack multidisciplinary creative lead with over 22 years of experience, bringing a genuine drive

for crafting meaningful long lasting creative solutions with a pragmatic and meticulous approach to the creative process. Always looking for opportunities to elevate the creative output of every project, he consistently delivers results that not only push boundaries but also drive tangible and transformative change.

With a background in print and advertising, Sam has a wide array of technical skills that cover different creative disciplines. In his early career, he was the creative lead for a number of campaigns for clients such as; The Royal Navy, Seat Car Group, and Debenhams, achieving noteworthy results in various publications, and being recognised with an award from the Associated Press for Excellence in Advertising.

Sam has an inherent passion for brand identity, and has played a key role in helping to guide and execute successful branding projects for Creative UK, Hampers, and SkyboundRescuer. His dedication extends to "design for good," where he utilises his skills to assist several Community Interest Companies (CICs). Creating impactful branding solutions that have helped these organisations to raise their profile and gain nationwide recognition for their invaluable contributions.

As the driving force at the Cornwall studio, Sam's approach to mentoring and leading the team is built on a wealth of experience, he not only brings expertise, but also an innate ability to inspire and empower the design team, fusing creativity and strategic thinking by cultivating an open and inclusive environment where the team thrives, pushes boundaries, and achieves impactful and thought provoking creative outcomes on a daily basis.

Skills

Advertising, Brand Stategy, Branding, Creative Direction, Print Design, UX/UI, Web Design

Sector Experience

Branding, Communications

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Availability
Looking for work
Achievements
Annual 2024 BronzeMan DownSocial Good
Project featured:Creative UK
on 25th July 2022
Project featured:Bringing Joy to Gifting
on 7th September 2022
Project featured:Southwest Water Peatland Partnership
on 14th June 2023
Project featured:Lemon Street Market
on 22nd November 2023
Project featured:High Ambition Coalition
on 4th June 2024
Project featured:Senso: The way music moves you
on 28th June 2024
Project featured:Man Down
on 8th August 2024
Project featured:Tamar Valley AONB
on 12th September 2024
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Sam Thomas has been a Contributor since 25th November 2015.

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