Profile

Profile

Profile

Profile

Ay up! I’m Dan, a driven and dedicated creative, aiming to make a positive impact within the industry and create valuable experiences through design. 

I’ve worked for 11 years, across the UK, with start-ups to household-name international clients where I’ve delivered brand identity, web projects and creative advertising in a variety of sectors. I love to work with ambitious brands, projects and individuals to help bring their stories and services to life. I also collaborate with established businesses to transform visual identities and communications delivering great results and aiding growth.

My passion for design has fostered a collaborative environment and an inspiring culture of creativity in my current role as Lead Creative, where I enjoy both guiding the work in the creative team as well as being hands-on and getting stuck into all projects. My favourite part of the design process is the deep research into a business, project or sector to find that needle in the haystack ‘hook’ that will drive a creative concept or narrative, making for a memorable campaign.

As a strong communicator and confident presenter, seeing clients excited about our ideas and concepts is a dream and whether sharing work internally or externally I prefer to keep things clear, skipping the jargon, whilst receiving and responding to feedback with clarity. I prioritise motivation and build relationships that inspire honesty and openness, ensuring feedback is constructive and actionable to make for an enthusiastic design team.

Outside of work, I’m a DJ and record collector. A Stoke City supporter (for my sins in a past life) and play 5-a-side weekly. I like to keep fit by running and relaxing by spending time in the kitchen cooking up all types of cuisines from around the world.

Ay up! I’m Dan, a driven and dedicated creative, aiming to make a positive impact within the industry and create valuable experiences through design. 

I’ve worked for 11 years, across the UK, with start-ups to household-name international clients where I’ve delivered brand identity, web projects and creative advertising in a variety of sectors. I love to work with ambitious brands, projects and individuals to help bring their stories and services to life. I also collaborate with established businesses to transform visual identities and communications delivering great results and aiding growth.

My passion for design has fostered a collaborative environment and an inspiring culture of creativity in my current role as Lead Creative, where I enjoy both guiding the work in the creative team as well as being hands-on and getting stuck into all projects. My favourite part of the design process is the deep research into a business, project or sector to find that needle in the haystack ‘hook’ that will drive a creative concept or narrative, making for a memorable campaign.

As a strong communicator and confident presenter, seeing clients excited about our ideas and concepts is a dream and whether sharing work internally or externally I prefer to keep things clear, skipping the jargon, whilst receiving and responding to feedback with clarity. I prioritise motivation and build relationships that inspire honesty and openness, ensuring feedback is constructive and actionable to make for an enthusiastic design team.

Outside of work, I’m a  DJ and record collector. A Stoke City supporter (for my sins in a past life) and play 5-a-side weekly. I like to keep fit by running and relaxing by spending time in the kitchen cooking up all types of cuisines from around the world.

Ay up! I’m Dan, a driven and dedicated creative, aiming to make a positive impact within the industry and create valuable experiences through design. 

I’ve worked for 11 years, across the UK, with start-ups to household-name international clients where I’ve delivered brand identity, web projects and creative advertising in a variety of sectors. I love to work with ambitious brands, projects and individuals to help bring their stories and services to life. I also collaborate with established businesses to transform visual identities and communications delivering great results and aiding growth.

My passion for design has fostered a collaborative environment and an inspiring culture of creativity in my current role as Lead Creative, where I enjoy both guiding the work in the creative team as well as being hands-on and getting stuck into all projects. My favourite part of the design process is the deep research into a business, project or sector to find that needle in the haystack ‘hook’ that will drive a creative concept or narrative, making for a memorable campaign.

As a strong communicator and confident presenter, seeing clients excited about our ideas and concepts is a dream and whether sharing work internally or externally I prefer to keep things clear, skipping the jargon, whilst receiving and responding to feedback with clarity. I prioritise motivation and build relationships that inspire honesty and openness, ensuring feedback is constructive and actionable to make for an enthusiastic design team.

Outside of work, I’m a  DJ and record collector. A Stoke City supporter (for my sins in a past life) and play 5-a-side weekly. I like to keep fit by running and relaxing by spending time in the kitchen cooking up all types of cuisines from around the world.

Ay up! I’m Dan, a driven and dedicated creative, aiming to make a positive impact within the industry and create valuable experiences through design. 

I’ve worked for 11 years, across the UK, with start-ups to household-name international clients where I’ve delivered brand identity, web projects and creative advertising in a variety of sectors. I love to work with ambitious brands, projects and individuals to help bring their stories and services to life. I also collaborate with established businesses to transform visual identities and communications delivering great results and aiding growth.

My passion for design has fostered a collaborative environment and an inspiring culture of creativity in my current role as Lead Creative, where I enjoy both guiding the work in the creative team as well as being hands-on and getting stuck into all projects. My favourite part of the design process is the deep research into a business, project or sector to find that needle in the haystack ‘hook’ that will drive a creative concept or narrative, making for a memorable campaign.

As a strong communicator and confident presenter, seeing clients excited about our ideas and concepts is a dream and whether sharing work internally or externally I prefer to keep things clear, skipping the jargon, whilst receiving and responding to feedback with clarity. I prioritise motivation and build relationships that inspire honesty and openness, ensuring feedback is constructive and actionable to make for an enthusiastic design team.

Outside of work, I’m a DJ and record collector. A Stoke City supporter (for my sins in a past life) and play 5-a-side weekly. I like to keep fit by running and relaxing by spending time in the kitchen cooking up all types of cuisines from around the world.

Ay up! I’m Dan, a driven and dedicated creative, aiming to make a positive impact within the industry and create valuable experiences through design. 

I’ve worked for 11 years, across the UK, with start-ups to household-name international clients where I’ve delivered brand identity, web projects and creative advertising in a variety of sectors. I love to work with ambitious brands, projects and individuals to help bring their stories and services to life. I also collaborate with established businesses to transform visual identities and communications delivering great results and aiding growth.

My passion for design has fostered a collaborative environment and an inspiring culture of creativity in my current role as Lead Creative, where I enjoy both guiding the work in the creative team as well as being hands-on and getting stuck into all projects. My favourite part of the design process is the deep research into a business, project or sector to find that needle in the haystack ‘hook’ that will drive a creative concept or narrative, making for a memorable campaign.

As a strong communicator and confident presenter, seeing clients excited about our ideas and concepts is a dream and whether sharing work internally or externally I prefer to keep things clear, skipping the jargon, whilst receiving and responding to feedback with clarity. I prioritise motivation and build relationships that inspire honesty and openness, ensuring feedback is constructive and actionable to make for an enthusiastic design team.

Outside of work, I’m a DJ and record collector. A Stoke City supporter (for my sins in a past life) and play 5-a-side weekly. I like to keep fit by running and relaxing by spending time in the kitchen cooking up all types of cuisines from around the world.

Career

Career

Career

Career

Jam | Lead Creative | June 2018 - Present

Working across a diverse range of B2B and B2C clients at Jam, in sectors including Charities, the Public Sector and Fintech, in my current position as Creative Lead, I have a direct role in overseeing the creative output at the agency, ensuring high standards.

I lead the in-house creative team as well as collaborate with freelancers, working on all aspects of a project’s management such as costing, budgeting and scheduling alongside our Associate Director. I work closely with my Creative Director to improve our internal processes plus our team’s development, progress and training.

I have developed my communication and presentation skills to confidently deliver original ideas, concepts and visuals to my clients. I like to build positive and honest relationships with my clients, and this has recently led to a project-based client agreeing to come onto a three-year creative retainer.

Jam | Lead Creative | June 2018 - Present

Working across a diverse range of B2B and B2C clients at Jam, in sectors including Charities, the Public Sector and Fintech, in my current position as Creative Lead, I have a direct role in overseeing the creative output at the agency, ensuring high standards.

I lead the in-house creative team as well as collaborate with freelancers, working on all aspects of a project’s management such as costing, budgeting and scheduling alongside our Associate Director. I work closely with my Creative Director to improve our internal processes plus our team’s development, progress and training.

I have developed my communication and presentation skills to confidently deliver original ideas, concepts and visuals to my clients. I like to build positive and honest relationships with my clients, and this has recently led to a project-based client agreeing to come onto a three-year creative retainer.

Jam | Lead Creative | June 2018 - Present

Working across a diverse range of B2B and B2C clients at Jam, in sectors including Charities, the Public Sector and Fintech, in my current position as Creative Lead, I have a direct role in overseeing the creative output at the agency, ensuring high standards.

I lead the in-house creative team as well as collaborate with freelancers, working on all aspects of a project’s management such as costing, budgeting and scheduling alongside our Associate Director. I work closely with my Creative Director to improve our internal processes plus our team’s development, progress and training.

I have developed my communication and presentation skills to confidently deliver original ideas, concepts and visuals to my clients. I like to build positive and honest relationships with my clients, and this has recently led to a project-based client agreeing to come onto a three-year creative retainer.

Jam | Lead Creative | June 2018 - Present

Working across a diverse range of B2B and B2C clients at Jam, in sectors including Charities, the Public Sector and Fintech, in my current position as Creative Lead, I have a direct role in overseeing the creative output at the agency, ensuring high standards.

I lead the in-house creative team as well as collaborate with freelancers, working on all aspects of a project’s management such as costing, budgeting and scheduling alongside our Associate Director. I work closely with my Creative Director to improve our internal processes plus our team’s development, progress and training.

I have developed my communication and presentation skills to confidently deliver original ideas, concepts and visuals to my clients. I like to build positive and honest relationships with my clients, and this has recently led to a project-based client agreeing to come onto a three-year creative retainer.

Jam | Lead Creative | June 2018 - Present

Working across a diverse range of B2B and B2C clients at Jam, in sectors including Charities, the Public Sector and Fintech, in my current position as Creative Lead, I have a direct role in overseeing the creative output at the agency, ensuring high standards.

I lead the in-house creative team as well as collaborate with freelancers, working on all aspects of a project’s management such as costing, budgeting and scheduling alongside our Associate Director. I work closely with my Creative Director to improve our internal processes plus our team’s development, progress and training.

I have developed my communication and presentation skills to confidently deliver original ideas, concepts and visuals to my clients. I like to build positive and honest relationships with my clients, and this has recently led to a project-based client agreeing to come onto a three-year creative retainer.

WTF Creative | Junior to Senior Designer | Sept 2012 - May 2018

My time at WTF Creative set me up perfectly for the design industry. The experience and expertise of my colleagues raised me to have incredibly high standards and be meticulous throughout the creative process, plus how to work within tight deadlines.

The role included conceptualising and creating seasonal campaigns and a wide variety of digital, OOH and print assets for Warner Bros., HBO, West Ham United and Capcom. As I progressed to Senior Creative, I took ownership of projects from initial briefing to completion and pitched my concepts and proposals to our clients.

WTF Creative | Junior to Senior Designer | Sept 2012 - May 2018

My time at WTF Creative set me up perfectly for the design industry. The experience and expertise of my colleagues raised me to have incredibly high standards and be meticulous throughout the creative process, plus how to work within tight deadlines.

The role included conceptualising and creating seasonal campaigns and a wide variety of digital, OOH and print assets for Warner Bros., HBO, West Ham United and Capcom. As I progressed to Senior Creative, I took ownership of projects from initial briefing to completion and pitched my concepts and proposals to our clients.

WTF Creative | Junior to Senior Designer | Sept 2012 - May 2018

My time at WTF Creative set me up perfectly for the design industry. The experience and expertise of my colleagues raised me to have incredibly high standards and be meticulous throughout the creative process, plus how to work within tight deadlines.

The role included conceptualising and creating seasonal campaigns and a wide variety of digital, OOH and print assets for Warner Bros., HBO, West Ham United and Capcom. As I progressed to Senior Creative, I took ownership of projects from initial briefing to completion and pitched my concepts and proposals to our clients.

WTF Creative | Junior to Senior Designer | Sept 2012 - May 2018

My time at WTF Creative set me up perfectly for the design industry. The experience and expertise of my colleagues raised me to have incredibly high standards and be meticulous throughout the creative process, plus how to work within tight deadlines.

The role included conceptualising and creating seasonal campaigns and a wide variety of digital, OOH and print assets for Warner Bros., HBO, West Ham United and Capcom. As I progressed to Senior Creative, I took ownership of projects from initial briefing to completion and pitched my concepts and proposals to our clients.

WTF Creative | Junior to Senior Designer | Sept 2012 - May 2018

My time at WTF Creative set me up perfectly for the design industry. The experience and expertise of my colleagues raised me to have incredibly high standards and be meticulous throughout the creative process, plus how to work within tight deadlines.

The role included conceptualising and creating seasonal campaigns and a wide variety of digital, OOH and print assets for Warner Bros., HBO, West Ham United and Capcom. As I progressed to Senior Creative, I took ownership of projects from initial briefing to completion and pitched my concepts and proposals to our clients.

Freelance, community & personal projects

Throughout my time as a designer, I’ve worked on many projects with family and friends on their full-time and side businesses. More recently I have been involved with a local community project and a University Art programme. Additionally, I’ve worked with international brands such as LNDR on small social campaigns. 

All of the above has helped me grow as a designer, allowing me to expand my skill set in animation, illustration and web design. Plus away from the screen when delivering creative workshops to groups of young children.

Freelance, community & personal projects

Throughout my time as a designer, I’ve worked on many projects with family and friends on their full-time and side businesses. More recently I have been involved with a local community project and a University Art programme. Additionally, I’ve worked with international brands such as LNDR on small social campaigns. 

All of the above has helped me grow as a designer, allowing me to expand my skill set in animation, illustration and web design. Plus away from the screen when delivering creative workshops to groups of young children.

Freelance, community & personal projects

Throughout my time as a designer, I’ve worked on many projects with family and friends on their full-time and side businesses. More recently I have been involved with a local community project and a University Art programme. Additionally, I’ve worked with international brands such as LNDR on small social campaigns. 

All of the above has helped me grow as a designer, allowing me to expand my skill set in animation, illustration and web design. Plus away from the screen when delivering creative workshops to groups of young children.

Freelance, community & personal projects

Throughout my time as a designer, I’ve worked on many projects with family and friends on their full-time and side businesses. More recently I have been involved with a local community project and a University Art programme. Additionally, I’ve worked with international brands such as LNDR on small social campaigns. 

All of the above has helped me grow as a designer, allowing me to expand my skill set in animation, illustration and web design. Plus away from the screen when delivering creative workshops to groups of young children.

Freelance, community & personal projects

Throughout my time as a designer, I’ve worked on many projects with family and friends on their full-time and side businesses. More recently I have been involved with a local community project and a University Art programme. Additionally, I’ve worked with international brands such as LNDR on small social campaigns. 

All of the above has helped me grow as a designer, allowing me to expand my skill set in animation, illustration and web design. Plus away from the screen when delivering creative workshops to groups of young children.

Skills

Skills

Skills

Skills

Skills

Brand Identity

Website Design

UX & UI Design

Advertising Campaigns

Motion Design

Digital Design

Print Design

Illustration

Packaging Design

Project Management

Creative Workshops

Web Development

DJ

Brand Identity

Website Design

UX & UI Design

Campaign Advertising

Motion Design

Digital Design

Print Design

Illustration

Package Design

Project Management

Creative Workshops

Web Development

DJ

Brand Identity

Website Design

UX & UI Design

Campaign Advertising

Motion Design

Digital Design

Print Design

Illustration

Package Design

Project Management

Creative Workshops

Web Development

DJ

Brand Identity

Website Design

UX & UI Design

Campaign Advertising

Motion Design

Digital Design

Print Design

Illustration

Package Design

Project Management

Creative Workshops

Web Development

DJ

Brand Identity

Website Design

UX & UI Design

Campaign Advertising

Motion Design

Digital Design

Print Design

Illustration

Package Design

Project Management

Creative Workshops

Web Development

DJ

Education

Education

Education

Education

Education

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma 

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma 

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma 

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma 

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma 

University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton

Newcastle under Lyme College

Newcastle under Lyme College

Newcastle under Lyme College

Newcastle under Lyme College

Newcastle under Lyme College

Newcastle under Lyme College

Newcastle under Lyme College

Newcastle under Lyme College

Newcastle under Lyme College

Newcastle under Lyme College

2010 - 2012

2010 - 2012

2010 - 2012

2010 - 2012

2010 - 2012

2008 - 2010

2008 - 2010

2008 - 2010

2008 - 2010

2008 - 2010

2006 - 2008

2006 - 2008

2006 - 2008

2006 - 2008

2006 - 2008

Education

Education

Education

Education

Education

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
2010 - 2012

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
2010 - 2012

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
2010 - 2012

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
2010 - 2012

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
2010 - 2012

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma
Newcastle under Lyme College
2006-2008

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma
Newcastle under Lyme College
2006-2008

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma
Newcastle under Lyme College
2006-2008

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma
Newcastle under Lyme College
2006-2008

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma
Newcastle under Lyme College
2006-2008

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree
Newcastle under Lyme College
2008 - 2010

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree
Newcastle under Lyme College
2008 - 2010

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree
Newcastle under Lyme College
2008 - 2010

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree
Newcastle under Lyme College
2008 - 2010

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree
Newcastle under Lyme College
2008 - 2010

Education

Education

Education

Education

Education

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
2010 - 2012

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
2010 - 2012

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
2010 - 2012

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
2010 - 2012

Graphic Communications - BA (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
2010 - 2012

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma
Newcastle under Lyme College
2006-2008

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma
Newcastle under Lyme College
2006-2008

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma
Newcastle under Lyme College
2006-2008

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma
Newcastle under Lyme College
2006-2008

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma
Newcastle under Lyme College
2006-2008

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree
Newcastle under Lyme College
2008 - 2010

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree
Newcastle under Lyme College
2008 - 2010

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree
Newcastle under Lyme College
2008 - 2010

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree
Newcastle under Lyme College
2008 - 2010

Graphic & Digital Design - Foundation Degree
Newcastle under Lyme College
2008 - 2010