Rob Sutton
Graphic Designer

Rob Sutton

Clients include Google, Nestle and Unilever.
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About

Rob Sutton has over twenty years of experience as a graphic designer for organizations ranging from nonprofit to world's best-known marketing agencies to visually tell their stories and connect with their audiences worldwide. His expertise is in brand identity, graphic and digital design including print, motion graphics, presentations, video storytelling, explainer animations and infographics. One of Rob's creative projects includes an interactive and information-rich video for Dubai International Financial Centre.

Employment

9 roles
Apr 2016 - Present 10 years 1 month
Art Director & Motion Graphics Designer
Independent

Rob ran Hula Creative Limited, which helped organizations to visually tell their stories through graphic design, motion graphics, videos and presentations.

  • Delivered projects according to the brief, budget and timeline.
  • Ensured smooth process from conception to completion by coming up with the right questions and suggestions as well as conducting research.
  • Clients: Google, Nestle, HP, Citibank, British Airways and Make-A-Wish Foundation UK.
Jan 2012 - Apr 2016 4 years 3 months
Senior Designer
Ogilvy
  • Worked as lead designer for the Unilever's global account, including brands such as Dove, Comfort and Hellmann's.
  • Reported directly to the global creative director of Unilever and worked on both traditional and digital advertising.
  • Oversaw all design projects, from conception to delivery and refined styles, fonts and layouts.
Jun 2010 - Jan 2012 1 year 7 months
Designer
Typecast Creative Ltd

Typecast Creative is a full-service integrated design studio specialized on design projects and visual concepts based in UK.

  • Planned concept by studying information and materials.
  • Illustrated concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size and style, and related aesthetic elements.
  • Establisged final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
  • Clients: BBH, Lowe & Partners Worldwide, DLKW Lowe, Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, Publicis & Hal Riney, Mediacom and LONDON Advertising.
Oct 2005 - May 2010 4 years 7 months
Design Director
Publicis London

He developed strategic plans to fulfill the clients’ schedule, quality and budget requirements.

  • Was in charge of choosing specific design elements for various projects, and determined if text, photo or additional elements should be included in designs.
  • Ensured a collaborative environment and motivated the team to be more creative and resourceful.
  • Reviewed feedback from clients, then altered projects to fit the client’s vision, brand, and business needs.
  • Clients: HP, Renault, Fidelity and Cadbury.
May 2002 - Oct 2005 3 years 5 months
Head of Typography
The&Partnership London (formerly CHI & Partners)

The&Partnership London is UK-based marketing company which aimed to bring together creativity, technology and data in new, exciting and effective ways.

  • Ensured that the team’s works graphically reflected the brands’ true stories.
  • Crafted layout of text as well as its size, color and associated font to set the visual mood of items and elements.
  • Clients: Heineken, Expedia, Toyota and English Heritage.
Oct 2000 - Mar 2002 1 year 5 months
Associate Interactive Creative Director
Leapnet
  • Oversaw the creation of creative assets of all types from iconography to illustration, photography and video and delivered high-quality content that’s delightful, beautiful, and clear.
  • Managed the prioritization of all creative requests and in close collaboration with the producer co-leading the projects.
  • Clients: Aveda and Cardinal Health.
Mar 1999 - Oct 2000 1 year 7 months
Director of Typography & Design
DDB Chicago
  • Handled typographers and ensured visual messages were aimed at its purpose.
  • Worked with clients to create a cohesive user experience of materials.
  • Clients: Budweiser, McDonald’s, Qwest and FTD.
Feb 1998 - Mar 1999 1 year 1 month
Director of Advertising Design
WCRS

WCRS is a London-based creative agency specializing in integrated, digital, mobile and social media marketing.

  • Led advertising designers and monitored brand campaigns, presentations and brand standards.
  • Created and implemented tailored advertising plans based on individual client requirements.
  • Clients: BMW, Orange, Speedo and Habitat.
Nov 1993 - Jan 1998 4 years 2 months
Partner, Director of Typography
JWT New York

Rob was responsible for developing and managing all aspects of design and creative outputs.

  • Ensured design deliverables were aligned to client expectations and executed within budget and timelines.
  • Worked with internal teams to generate ideas for pitching and proposals.
  • Provided quality control over design outputs and production.
  • Clients: Kodak, Rolex, Kellogg's, Wall Street Journal and Citibank.

Education

Sep 1985 - Jul 1987 1 year 10 months
Typographic Design and BTEC, Typographic Design and BTEC
London College of Printing

Portfolio

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