WPP (&NatWest)
Edinburgh/Hybrid
June 2023-May 2025
Led the production of digital and print assets across NatWest Group brands, including NatWest, RBS, Ulster Bank, Coutts and Holts.
Managed day-to-day artwork delivery, making sure everything was accurate, consistent, and on-brand across channels.
Worked across tools like Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, depending on the project.
Helped the team stay organised and efficient in a hybrid setup using TeamWork and Egnyte.
Provided support and guidance to a small team, whilst also staying hands-on with design work where needed.
Worked closely with stakeholders to keep projects moving and identifying and resolving issues early.
Delivered campaign work for the NatWest / TeamGB Paris 2024 partnership across social, ATL and OOH.
Developed specialist tools and techniques which allowed the entire production & design teams to deliver 13x more accurate work consistently.
Identified and smoothed-out workflow & efficiency bottlenecks, helping the team deliver work more consistently and with less back-and-forth.
Built and delivered email campaigns using Catalyst OTD and Stensul.
Balanced design & prduction work with line management responsibilities, including team support and feedback.
Stimulus Design
Edinburgh
April 2014—June 2023
Ran a small, independent design setup, managing my own clients alongside freelance work with UK/EU based agencies and in-house teams.
Delivered a mix of digital and print projects, from early concepts through to final production.
Worked directly with clients to understand what they needed and turn that into practical, effective design work.
Regularly presented work and explained decisions in a straightforward, no-nonsense way.
Designed and delivered Lonza Group's Annual and Sustainability Reports in Basel for three consecutive years.
Collaborated with clients including Accor Hotels, Radisson Hotel Group, Heineken and Co-op.
Provided extra support to client marketing teams when working on-site, fitting into their processes rather than forcing my own.
Mentored junior designers while freelancing, helping them build confidence and improve their work.
Travelled to work closely with teams across Europe and the US, adapting to different ways of working and project needs.
Teviot Creative
Edinburgh
February 2012—April 2014
Helped set up new teams and processes for incoming client accounts, then handed them over once established.
Led a mix of print and digital projects, making sure work stayed consistent across both.
Managed day-to-day team responsibilities including workload planning, reviews and general support.
Worked with stakeholders to keep projects clear, realistic and on track.
Researched trends and used that insight to shape practical design ideas (not just for the sake of it).
Presented work to clients and talked through decisions in a clear, straightforward way.