Good morning!
This may be the 37th portfolio site you've seen today alone, and the only way to get through the 38th is if it's fun, simple, and concise. So I present to you everything you need to know about me in 30 seconds *stopwatches at the ready*...
"After being in creative education from 1996 to 2000, I landed my first role at a design agency – an incredible opportunity that set the stage for my career. Since then, I've worked with renowned brands like Bourne Leisure, Ocado, Fabled by Marie Claire, Next, Fetch, and more. I’ve taken on diverse creative roles in my career, progressing from junior designer to web designer, creative lead, and head of online design and UX.
I specialise in building websites from concept to launch, while also designing and developing emails, marketing campaigns, social media content, print, packaging, and UX/UI.
Versatile and hands-on, I like to lead by example, always ready to roll up my sleeves; cheerful, approachable, and dedicated to deliver creative solutions that make an impact."
Play'n GO
2022-2024
As the head of the creative marketing team, part of my duties are to own the UX/UI and creative of all sites. This means I design, build and maintain but also work across the whole marketing team to help with new ideas and planning on campaigns, with large brands such as the HAAS F1 team and upcoming musicians. I am currently rebuilding the main website from the ground up.
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As the head of the creative marketing team, I have many responsibilities; apart from managing the design, video and web teams, I also own the UX/UI and creative of all sites. This means I design, build and maintain but also work across the whole marketing tteam to help with new ideas and planning on campaigns, with large brands such as the HAAS F1 team and upcoming musicians.
Next
2018-2022
I was creative manager at Next for four years. I built the UI and layout of next.co.uk which is still largely used to this day as well as lead a large team consisting of digital and video designers, copywriters, email development and web front end design and development. In that time I had the privelige of working on some big brands including Barbour, Hugo Boss, Estee Lauder and more.
Fabled
At Ocado 2014-2018
Ocado wanted to expand their non-food service by launching a new premium brand beauty e-commerce site, co-owned by Marie Clare. I was very lucky to create the branding, site design, store creative and main campaigns inconjunction with large beauty brands including YSL, Bobbi Brown and Clinique. Fabled was a commecial success and bought by Next in 2018.
Fetch
At Ocado 2014-2018
Ocado's non-food extended to several areas including firstly Fetch, the UK's biggest online pet store. I managed the site and team that maintained the branding, creative, including emails van livery, events and print. We also owned the non-food offering at Ocado, not only on and offline creative but also the photography and seasonal catalogues.
Butlin's
2009-2014
I was lucky enough to be a part of the Butlin's creative team at a time when they decided to change their brand to represent the Billy Butlin heritage. I helped create the new branding and more importantly, make sure it worked across a suite of creative content both online and in the parks.
Get in touch
If you like what you see and would like to catch up in person (or on screen of course!) then please email me at jonthompson0611@gmail.com. Thanks so smuch!