

Design / Illustration / Art-Direction
Design / Illustration / Art-Direction
Design / Illustration / Art-Direction
Hello, I’m Jake. I am a meticulous designer, illustrator, and art director with nine years of experience building multi-channel campaigns, scaling digital design systems, and managing print-ready artwork. Having recently returned from eight months of travel, I am shifting my agency and freelance practice toward purpose-driven brands, environmental initiatives, and community-focused projects. When I'm not organizing layout grids or designing visual systems, you’ll usually find me trail running, climbing, or exploring the UK countryside in my camper van. Explore my recent work below.
With 8 years experience in the creative industry, working at agencies, in-house and freelance, I have transitioned from Illustrator, to Graphic Designer, and now Art Director.
This migration has been a natural process, following my innate desire to keep context in mind and having a passion for the bigger picture. Although I thoroughly enjoy the conceptual side of design, I still get a real kick out of the daily problem solving and technical execution of the nitty gritty such as typesetting, print set-up and work processes. For me, continuity is key.
Outside of work I like to keep physically active and creative. I am an avid rock climber, enjoy cooking and have played in bands for many years.






Qualifications
Ba Degree in Visual Communication -
Leeds Arts University, Sep’ 2015 - June’ 2018
Diploma in Art & Design -
Warwickshire College, Oct’ 2013 - Sep’ 2015
Qualifications
Ba Degree in Visual Communication -
Leeds Arts University, Sep’ 2015 - June’ 2018
Diploma in Art & Design -
Warwickshire College, Oct’ 2013 - Sep’ 2015
Qualifications
Ba Degree in Visual Communication -
Leeds Arts University, Sep’ 2015 - June’ 2018
Diploma in Art & Design -
Warwickshire College, Oct’ 2013 - Sep’ 2015
Experience
Art Director -
Mednet Group ltd, Jan‘ 2023 - June 2025
Mid Weight Graphic Designer -
Mednet Group ltd, Jan‘ 2021 - Jan’ 2023
Freelance Design & Illustration -
Sep‘ 2019 - Ongoing
Experience
Art Director -
Mednet Group ltd, Jan‘ 2023 - June 2025
Mid Weight Graphic Designer -
Mednet Group ltd, Jan‘ 2021 - Jan’ 2023
Freelance Design & Illustration -
Sep‘ 2019 - Ongoing
Experience
Art Director -
Mednet Group ltd, Jan‘ 2023 - Current
Mid Weight Graphic Designer -
Mednet Group ltd, Jan‘ 2021 - Jan’ 2023
Freelance Design & Illustration -
Sep‘ 2019 - Jan’ 2021
Illustrator / Art worker -
High Speed Training ltd, Nov‘ 2018 - Sep‘ 2019
Technical Illustration Apprenticeship -
Semcon, Oct’ 2013 - Sep’ 2015
Illustrator / Art worker -
High Speed Training ltd, Nov‘ 2018 - Sep‘ 2019
Technical Illustration Apprenticeship -
Semcon, Oct’ 2013 - Sep’ 2015
Illustrator / Art worker -
High Speed Training ltd, Nov‘ 2018 - Sep‘ 2019
Technical Illustration Apprenticeship -
Semcon, Oct’ 2013 - Sep’ 2015
Tools which I use on a daily basis include:
Adobe CC ( .Ai .Ps .Xd .Id .Ae) / Affinity Designer / Figma / Framer / Key note / Powerpoint
Tools which I use on a daily basis include:
Adobe CC ( .Ai .Ps .Xd .Id .Ae) / Affinity Designer / Figma / Framer / Key note / Powerpoint
Tools which I use on a daily basis include:
Adobe CC ( .Ai .Ps .Xd .Id .Ae) / Affinity Designer / Figma / Framer / Key note / Powerpoint
Get in touch!
drawnbyburns@gmail.com
Get in touch!
drawnbyburns@gmail.com
Get in touch!
drawnbyburns@gmail.com



















