Esther Alice Young

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