ABOUT

Matthew James Manlove

Designer, Illustrator,
Art Director

I am a graphic designer, art director and illustrator with almost 2 decades of experience in advertising, experiential and publishing. I have always been fascinated by new ways to engage with people and my experience has given me a well rounded view of the creative industry. Beginning my career as a creative in an experiential agency helped me to harness and refine my skills in visual storytelling to elevate brand narratives. Then working in publishing strengthened my understanding of design principals and production. Freelancing really diversified my skillset and working in advertising for the last 10 years has given me exposure to my biggest projects to date. I have produced award winning campaigns, updated global brands, and worked with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Awards
  • Eurobest Gold – Nurofen – See My Pain
  • The Guardian Advertising Awards Grand Prix – Nurofen – See My Pain
  • Creative Circle Gold – Nurofen – See My Pain
  • Silver Cannes Lion – Visa – Christmas
  • Silver Cannes Lion – Pampers – Pooface
  • 2x Bronze Cannes Lions – Pampers – Pooface
Clients
  • Visa
  • HSBC
  • American Express
  • Orange
  • EE
  • T-mobile
  • Samsung
  • Reckitt
  • Unilever
  • P&G
  • ASDA
  • KFC
  • Rekorderlig
  • BBC
  • Channel 4
  • Sky Sports
  • Skype
Experience

Senior Designer  –  McCann London  —  Mar 2022 – Current

Senior Designer  –  Mother London  —  Feb 2021 – Feb 2022

Freelance Design and Illustration  —  Sep 2019 – Feb 2021 

Integrated Senior designer  –  Saatchi & Saatchi London  —  Nov 2014 – Sep 2019

Freelance Design and Illustration  —  Sep 2013 – Nov 2014 

Senior Designer  –  EMAP Publishing  —  Mar 2011 – Sep 2013

Creative / Illustrator  –  The Alternative Experiential  —  Oct 2008 – Mar 2011