About me

I am an independent Art Director & Creative working within the realms of fashion, branding, packaging and design. My experience includes the management of individual designers and teams of creatives, covering both print and digital. As Creative Director of ABYSS Brewing, I helped define the brand and continue to develop its unique aesthetic in all areas of the business. Alongside my design practice I have mentored students from Manchester Metropolitan University and worked closely with the D&AD Graduate Academy guiding interns through their primary experience of the industry. In the summer of 2017 I launched GILLSAWS, a project dedicated to producing contemporary handcrafted jigsaw puzzles. Clients & agencies include : Warehouse, Topman, Burberry, Whistles, Kurt Geiger, River Island, Somerville, Pelegrims Skincare, Port Hotel, Dowse Design, N.Brown Group, Oasis, Simply Be, ODD, LOVE Creative, Neighbour, Aloof.

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Projects

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  RIVER ISLAND MAN XMAS22Art direction for River Island Man Christmas 2022 Campaign. Photography - Ben Beagant Models - Paco Diuof Benedikt Beuster Styling - Sam Carder Grooming - Tyler Johnston Set - Josh James Production - Ellie Thompson
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  ABYSS BREWINGCreative direction and design for ABYSS Brewing can range.
• RIVER ISLAND DENIM FIT CAMPAIGNArt direction for River Island Denim Fit Guide 2022 Campaign. Photography - Claire Rothstein Models - Silke Achterbosch Wendy Wanyu Aylah Williams Darron Clarke Bartosz Mart WW Styling - Jen Mayes MW Styling - Lucy Jordan Make Up - Terry Barber Hair - Daniel Martin Set - Josh James Production - Ellie Thompson
• RIVER ISLAND MAN AW22Art direction for River Island Man Autumn/Winter 2022 Campaign. Photography - Jon Gorrigon Models - Paco Diuof Jon Arri Styling - Gemma Hayward Grooming - Craig Taylor & Tyler Johnston Set - Josh James Production - Ellie Thompson
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  PELEGRIMS SKINCARECreative direction, branding and design for a new skincare range. Using grape by-products from Westwell Vineyard on Pilgrims Way, the North Downs, the brand prides itself in celebrating uncertainty of seasonal and vintage variations which make the ranges unique and ever-changing. Collaboration with Illustrator Galia Pike Photography Sam Scales
• RIVER ISLAND KIDS CRAFTED IN DENIM CAMPAIGNArt direction for River Island Kids Crafted in Denim 2022 Campaign. Photography - Charlotte Hadden Styling - Jo Sawkins Hair & Make up - Ina Corway Set - Alice Andrews Production - Ellie Thompson

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Work history

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Creative DirectorABYSS Brewing
Sep 2016Lewes, United KingdomFreelance
As Creative Director of ABYSS Brewing, I helped define the brand and continue to develop its unique aesthetic in all areas of the business.
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Art Director / Senior CreativeTHIS IS GILL LTD
Jan 2015Brighton, United KingdomFull Time
Since setting up my LTD Company in 2015, as a Creative Director, Art Director, and Graphic Designer, I have worked with various fashion and retail brands which include Burberry, Kurt Geiger, Whistles and Warehouse. Worked with agencies such as LOVE Creative, Neighbour, ODD and Aloof, whilst also building my own client list and developing brands, namely, ABYSS Brewing, a craft ale micro brewery and SOMERVILLE, an independent mid-luxury womenswear label.

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Skills

• Fashion
• Packaging
• Art Direction
• Typography
• Design
• Editorial
• Creative Thinking
• Illustrator
• Indesign
• Photoshop
• Layout
• Photoshoots
• Branding Identity
• Printing Techniques
• Design Direction
• Styling Shoots
• Brand Development
• Conceptual Design
• Mentoring
• Design Managing
• Management
• Creative Direction
• Retail

Education

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Graphic DesignUniversity of Humberside
Sep 1996 - Sep 2001Hull, United Kingdom
BA HONS Graphic Design