And as a Senior Creative I love finding innovative solutions to design problems. I enjoy discovering new ways to push technology and software solutions to the limit to showcase the most engaging design possible.
I’m a Senior Creative with over 20 years of agency and large corporate experience. I have worked for some of the biggest brands in the world and have experience leading both in-house and agency teams. I have an extensive background in both digital and print media, and a passion for new technology. Strong creative skills in typography and layout, as well as thorough technical skills in artwork. I thrive in fast paced environments where I remain calm under pressure. Also experienced with web design, email marketing, 3D, UX design and video animation.
Amazon, Prime Video, UEFA Champions League, Premier League, ATP & WTA Tour, Microsoft, Xbox, BMW, MINI, Mazda, Rolls Royce, McLaren, Vodafone, BMI Healthcare, City & Guilds, Orange, Fujitsu Siemens, Ricoh, Toshiba, Yell.com, Computer Associates, Energy Saving Trust, Samsung, Nokia, World Duty Free, Royal London Asset Management, Cerner Healthcare, Age Concern.
Prime Video Redesign
Prime Video Experience
Prime Video experience
Prime Video Experience
Prime Video Launch
Prime Video Campaign Launch
Prime Video Launch
Prime Video Launch
Cosmetics Relaunch
Xbox One experience
Xbox 360 experience
Xbox Promotion
Xbox 360 experience
Subscription Redesign
Sales Brochure
Airport Posters
Advertising
Phantom Launch Pack
Xbox 360 experience
Xbox One experience
Xbox 360 Experience
Showroom App
Showroom Posters
Showroom Advertising
Aftersales Brochure
Business Infographic
Preview Event DM
Xbox 360 Experience
Advertising Material
Sales Brochure
Email Designs
Xbox Experience
Showroom Material
Xbox One Experience
Olympic Advertising
Web Campaign
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JULY 2020 - CURRENT
Prime Video is one of the top streaming video services with around 175M subscribers worldwide. Responsible for all sports marketing creative/design output to maintain creative excellence. Managing internal and external design resource to ensure all assets are on brand and are delivered to a high standard. Managing design output for Premier League (UK), Champions League (DE+IT), Ligue 1+2 (FR), Bundesliga (DE), Autumn Nations Series (UK), Roland Garros (FR), US Open (UK), ATP & WTA Tour events (UK). Working directly with producers/brand managers/live ops to analyse customer performance metrics, solving design problems by creating solutions to improve the customer journey/experience. After designing a new visual identity for tennis on Prime Video I worked with global tech and engineering teams to successfully automate Prime Videos entire ATP & WTA marketing assets across web, mobile and living room devices, saving the business over 500hrs of design and merchandising resource per year. I also re-designed and automated all live event match tiles across all sports properties saving the business around 1000hrs of design and merchandising resource per year. Active participant in many BETA programs for hardware, software and content launches.
SEPTEMBER 2015 - JULY 2020
Responsible for the creative output of Prime Videos top shows such as The Grand Tour, Jack Ryan, American Gods, The Boys and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. Working with external agencies to optimise creative so it was suitable for Amazon’s many platforms and adhered to specific content restrictions. Developed and created Prime Videos first set of creative guidelines for external agencies. Was recognised with a time saver award for redeveloping the entire creative asset production method for all TV series/movie content. Owned the implementation and team training for the new project management software, and created automated reports and design schedules so all key stake holders and designers had the most up to date project information readily available. Mentor and manager to junior members of the creative team, and on boarded an off shore design team in Costa Rica which now manages all creative output across EU territories.
JULY 2012 - AUGUST 2015
Xbox is one of the leading players in the gaming industry with around 100M users worldwide. Creating engaging user experiences for Xbox One and Xbox 360 as part of the global programming team. Working closely with the Games, Music, Subscriptions and Entertainment teams to produce innovative and exciting content in multiple languages for millions of users. Partnering with games studios to acquire additional content to enhance the content on offer to customers. Using development kits (XUI) to build and test games/content before being published live to the xbox platform. Heavily involved with the launch of the Xbox One console, which involved working on highly confidential material.
JUNE 2012 - JULY 2012
Positive Image is a B2B agency with vast experience in creating cut-through content for enterprise. They are heavily focused on video, mobile and live content. Working with the in-house production team and senior account directors, I was responsible for storyboarding animation sequences and preparing assets for final production.
JANUARY 2011 - JUNE 2012
HPS Group is one of the UK’s leading regional advertising agencies, voted No 2 in the top 100 agencies outside of London. Offering a broad range of marketing communications solutions - online, digital and social. Working within a large creative team producing integrated online/offline campaigns for high profile brands such as McLaren, Rolls-Royce, BMW and BMI Healthcare. Developing successful solutions designed to increase brand awareness and ultimately, client profitability.
MARCH 2002 - JANUARY 2011
Open Sky is a full service integrated marketing communication agency specialising in business strategy, marketing, creative and digital services. I was working with some top technology brands like Orange, Fujitsu, Toshiba, Ricoh and CA Technologies. Designing sales and marketing literature in multiple languages, creation of flash animations and web banners. Design, build and spam testing of email campaigns and website design.
JANUARY 2001 - MARCH 2002
Amey is one of today’s leading public services providers in the UK. Liaising with clients and printers on a day-to-day basis. I designed various brochures and POS material for the Amey group and partner companies. In order to work on the restricted material for defence and scientific projects, I had to obtain full security clearance.
"Jon is a passionate and hard working design leader who thrives on complexity. His automation expertise have allowed Amazon to scale its design output exponentially and high design bar would make him a valuable asset to any business"
Will Cope / Creative Marketing Lead @ Prime Video
"Jon worked for me as an integral member of the Xbox Programming Design Team. He was the second team member to join the team and during the following 3 years demonstrated and delivered against a solid work ethic. He is a hugely talented, passionate and creative individual, will gladly take on any problem and find a good solution. The work he originated and executed for the Xbox Dashboards pushed quality and creative standards even higher. I enjoyed having Jon as part of the team, and he always has a smile on his face. I highly recommend Jon as a key member of any creative or interactive design team."
Emma Timms / Director @ Xbox Programming
"Jon worked at the HPS Group for over a year (2011-12) as a Designer. His role encompassed design, concepts and digital work, for which his capability with Flash was a huge asset. Jon worked across the board on all of our different accounts including BMW, McLaren, MINI, Mazda, City & Guilds, BMI Healthcare and Intuit QuickBooks. Jon was a hugely popular member of the department, and was always willing to turn his hand to anything with enthusiasm and a good attention to detail. He displayed a strong proactive spirit during his time at HPS and his wonderfully effective ‘flash’ snow globe for Mazda was a great example of his willingness to go the extra mile without being asked."
Richard Selbourne / Creative Director @ HPS Group
"Jon is a really excellent designer with a flair and a great eye for the nice touches that make design come alive. Equally at home online or offline, he's full of ideas and he put titanic amounts of effort into Open Sky above and beyond the call of duty. On top of that he is top bloke to have around, always willing to help out and contribute on anything. Fortunately his taste in cars has 'matured' over the years."
Geraint Holliman / Director of Strategy and Head of Content Marketing
"I've worked with Jon for a number of years and I've always been impressed with his design style and keen eye. He produces some really great creative and his digital knowledge is second to none… I hope I get the opportunity to work with him again soon"
Mark Cleave / Associate Design Director @ Oliver
jon@jongarland.co.uk
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