- Role:
- Creative Director & Consultant
- Sector:
- Location:
- Cardiff
About
With almost 20 years of Creative & Commercial Design for Retail experience, I have a wealth of knowledge and experience. An engaging thought leader with buckets of Creative passion and energy. I specialise in Creative vision, art direction, brand styling, mentoring & coaching, sustainable design, & so much more.
Below are some of my areas of expertise:
Creative Mentoring & Coaching Inspiration & Motivation Design Studio Support
Art Direction & Styling Brand Identity & Vision Creative Design Direction
Design Development Creative Brainstorm Commercial Guidance
Thought Leadership Vision & Concept Strategy
Product Recommendation Product Innovation Product Range Review
Sustainability Research & Development Insight & Market Review
Employment History:
Creative Consultant - Creatorship
Oct 2021 - present
Head of Creative – IG Design Group
April 2018 – July 2021
Creative Manager – IG Design Group
April 2013 – July 2018
Design Manager – IG Design Group
Oct 2019 – April 2013
Assistant Buyer & Designer – Peacocks Stores Ltd
Dec 2008 – Sept 2010
Design Manager & Creative Designer – Swan Mill Paper Co.
Sept 2005 – Dec 2008
Education :
Cardiff Metropolitan University (was UWIC)
BA (hons) Contemporary Textile Practice (1st Class Hons)
‘My mission is to inspire, mentor and inform, Creators, Producers, Designers and Manufacturers, through project collaborations and consultations. Drawing on my Industry and Studio expertise and knowledge, to Creatively and Commercially influence, engage and succeed.’ – Esther Young
Business Top Tips
Always be honest, authentic and true to yourself. Don’t compare your journey to others. Understand your passion and purpose, and deliver it with pride.