Jake
Johnson
With over a decade of design experience and eight years dedicated to healthcare, I am drawn to work where creative thinking has meaningful impact.
I build brands that earn trust within the clinical trial space and design experiences that shift clinician and patient behaviors. My work is fueled by a deep curiosity for visual culture, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to a sector that demands both clarity and empathy.
Experience ↓
Senior Concept Designer Ashfield MedComms Jan 2025 — Ongoing
Leading concepts and creative across pharmaceutical brands, working closely with strategy, creative directors and account teams to turn complex science into memorable creative ideas. Recent work spans immersive congress experiences, interactive education tools and gamified mechanisms of action, with a focus on creating work that earns attention in categories where clarity, trust and engagement really matter.
Senior Creative Designer COUCH Health Mar 2022 — Jan 2025
Led creative and design direction on patient-centric work across clinical trials as part of a small, ambitious team. On set, in pitches and across brands. Mentored a digital design apprentice studying at MMU School of Art and Design.
Creative Designer Alpharmaxim Healthcare Comms Nov 2018 — Mar 2022
Worked alongside senior creatives and account teams on creative concepts, launch videos, conference branding and medical assets for pharmaceutical clients. Early grounding in delivering considered work to tight deadlines, across digital, print and animation.
Freelance Designer Jakejohnson.design Nov 2013 — Ongoing
Independent practice delivering work for clients ranging from local charities to established agencies. Whilst studying, held a paid role at Ear to the Ground, contributing to projects for Nike, Adidas, UEFA and Santander.
Education ↓
Bachelor of Arts Graphic Design — Salford University 2013 — 2016
Three-year course covering production processes, type design and illustration. Live briefs and competitions throughout, gaining early client experience and industry exposure.
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Interests Design, culture and movement
Always researching new designers, trends and technology. Fixed gear through the city, weekends on the peaks. Completed the 2024 Great Manchester Run, raising over £1200 for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Personal Projects Self-initiated creative work
- Designing, manufacturing and selling a series of screen-printed t-shirts
- Producing a podcast about art-house cinema
- Publishing and designing a mix series available on cassette
- Identity, poster campaign and web presence for art project DREAM.FM