Hello, I’m Jay and I’ve been scribbling, colouring in and waffling on for 20 years - luckily with some of Bristol’s best agencies and for some of the world’s best-known brands.
I bring a wealth of experience and a good dollop of fun to any team, brand or project. I’m versatile and adaptable, and I leave my ego at the door. I can manage the whole shebang or scooch right into a talented team.
I’m energetic, optimistic and get a solid kick out of creativity. I believe that great work comes from conversation and collaboration as much as wrangling the idea monster in my head.
I love quirky, I love strange. But I’m a pragmatic guy who understands the importance of commercial strategy and business needs, and I adapt accordingly. No matter what, I aim for distinction, simplicity and ideas that stick in the mind.
My approach
A deep understanding of brand strategy means I’m always thinking about the bigger picture - what’s being said, how it’s being said, who’s it being said to, and how the brand is being perceived.
With a background in ergonomics and consumer behaviour, I understand how crucial it is to smash that first impression.
I minimise confusion, create distinction, and always land the message.
With yonks of experience in print media and digital design, I’m a practical chap who knows how to get things point and pixel-perfect. This means I ensure balance, detail and impact from start to finish.
Specialising in...
Branding
Brand Identity
Brand Strategy
Copywriting
Art Direction
Packaging
Campaigns
Illustration
Ai Imagery
Web
Web Design
UI/UX
Interaction Design
Web Prototyping
An interview
I work primarily from my office in Gather Round, a beautiful workspace in Bedminster, South Bristol. Here’s a little interview with them, about little old me, over on their website
"...every project has been executed with precision and dedication. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jay to anyone looking for senior creative talent."
Alan Kittle, Global Executive Creative Director, Harte Hanks
Working with agencies across Bristol, Bath & London
Osborne Pike
Taxi Studio
Mr B & Friends
Diva
McCann
We Are Good Eggs
Saintnicks
Bray Leino
Epoch
Six
Mason Zimbler
Harte Hanks
Guerrilla Creative
Working with international brands
Byron Burger
Nestlé
Coffee #1
Rate of Rise
Slug & Lettuce
Brains
Cadburys
Bank Of Ireland
Principality
Alter Domus
Post Office
Microsoft
Samsung
RangeForce
Cube Bikes
Chapeau
Cycling Tips
Marin Bikes
Juicelubes
Funn
The Athertons
New Balance
Clarks
Superdry
Supreme Being
Symprove
Rail Online
Netflix
Wild Space
Bradfords
Selfridges
House Of Fraser
BT / Intel
Dulux / B&Q
The Royal Mint
Vodafone
Dunhill
Multifix
Due to confidentiality agreements, the work on this site is of limited scope, please contact me for an in-depth portfolio.