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''I help my client's stakeholders tell stories for brands. Through lead art direction, storyboard visualization, collaborative visual design and ideation, my work bridges the gap between the lightbulb and the sale. I work with the art desk helping to create all the visual assets and keeping them aligned with company values and brand ethos - from an idea, to a scribble on a napkin, onto the final print ready for the side of a plane, and beyond...''
MJ Hughes Design Lead / Advertising Visualization / Storyboard Art
Creative Director / Marketing Artist / Brand Visual Management
+44 0 7710160655 / mitch.storyboard@gmail.com
Specializing in pre-production visual storytelling, I have helped shape global advertising campaigns and award-winning branding projects for household names. My expertise in storyboarding ensures a strong foundation for video production, allowing creative teams to visualize ideas clearly and execute seamlessly.
Storyboard & Advertising Visualization
My design process combines a deep understanding of branding, layout, and visual storytelling to create cohesive assets for both print and video platforms. I leverage Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PremierPro, After Effects etc) to deliver polished work that resonates with audiences.
Design for Print and Video
Adding energy and dimension to campaigns, I specialize in creating dynamic visuals that captivate audiences. Fostering a cross team collabrative effort, Ai and creative pipeline tools like Adobe, Google Suite and project management tools. I bring a creative directors edge to team campaigns, enhancing their visual impact.
Motion Graphics, Ai & Animation
I excel at designing engaging, standout content tailored for social media platforms, web, and Web3 applications, driving brand awareness and audience engagement. My work ensures visual consistency across all digital channels, bridging traditional and emerging digital spaces.
Web/Web3 & Social Media Campaigns
Throughout my career, I’ve helped shape trend-setting, global branding efforts for some of the world’s most iconic companies, directly influencing visual identity, brand perception, and the success of multi-channel campaigns across print, digital, and video platforms.
Branding & Rebrands
Whether creating print assets, web designs, or video visuals, I ensure that every piece aligns with the brand’s overall strategy, resonates with its audience, and effectively communicates the intended message across multiple platforms and touchpoints.
Promotional Materials & Campaign Assets
Much of my work is covered under non-disclosure agreements, but I’ve included a selection of sample projects below. I’ve provided insights into how my contributions directly shaped the final creative outputs. I am quick to catch up with my team on new projects, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration from the start. Please check back for updates, as I’ll continue to add examples as they are released from contract.
Trusted Worldwide
Remote worker Awareness
Collaborating with Visionaries Across Industries and timezones.
200+
Businesses Served: Partnering globally, I deliver tailored marketing solutions to meet diverse needs and goals.
200K+
Monthly Website Visits: My campaigns consistently drive significant traffic, boosting online presence and engagement.
$M+
Gross Monthly Ad Spend: Managing substantial ad budgets, I have optimized campaigns for high return on investment.
25+
Countries with Active Clients: Operating globally, my strategies ensure effective market penetration across diverse regions.
What sets me apart from the pack.
My ability to merge creative vision with strategic thinking sets me apart. I excel at crafting impactful visual narratives and managing complex design processes across both 2D and 3D environments, seamlessly bridging the gap between artistic direction and business goals.
In addition to my design expertise, I’m passionate about storytelling. I don’t just create visuals—I shape brand identities and help establish emotional connections with audiences. Whether developing the visual voice for global campaigns or guiding a team through pre-production and post-production, I have a unique skill for bringing ideas to life in ways that feel authentic and strategically aligned with the client’s vision. This combination of technical skill, creative leadership, consumer behaviour trend awareness and business acumen is what truly sets me apart from my competition. I have huge experience but I am always learning. Always striving for positive growth and career projection.
Experienced Professional
Crafted impactful marketing visuals for giants like Liverpool FC, Google, Nike, Netflix, Jack Daniels, Dyson and Amazon, enhancing brand engagement. At Various Agencies & Brands since 2007, my blend of Adobe Creative Suite mastery and dynamic team leadership has elevated campaigns, showcasing trend-aware creative strategy and persuasive storytelling.
Client-Centric Approach
I take a client-centric approach to commercial design, ensuring every concept is tailored to their vision. By leading with clear communication and crafting compelling storyboard visualizations, I translate ideas into impactful, results-driven designs. Delivery proven results on creative target and budget.
Proven Results
My design and visualization have consistently won high-stakes pitches for clients, from conceptualizing shoots to crafting compelling media assets.
Full-Service Solutions
I offer full-service solutions that seamlessly integrate strategy, design, and execution. From concept development to final delivery, I craft compelling visuals, direct high-impact campaigns, and ensure brand consistency across print, digital, and media platforms, driving measurable success for clients.
Strategy
I develop and execute creative strategies that align with brand goals, ensuring visually compelling and impactful campaigns that resonate with the target audience..
Planning
Responsible for planning cohesive visual concepts and timelines, ensuring creative projects align with branding goals and meet deadlines effectively.
Experiential marketing
I craft immersive visual elements for experiential marketing campaigns, creating memorable, on-brand experiences that engage and captivate audiences.
Social Marketing
I design visually compelling content for social marketing, enhancing brand presence and fostering audience engagement across digital platforms.
Consumer Marketing
I help collaborate with my stakeholers customers and clients to create visually aligned content that amplifies brand messaging and drives authentic audience connections.
Media Consultation
I provide media consultation by advising on the best visual strategies and platforms to maximize brand impact, ensuring cohesive and effective campaign execution.
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I’m not your average creative; I’m the spark that turns briefs into bold visual narratives - i tell stories that aid my stakeholders in selling or shooting a concept. I'm the steady hand behind over 500 campaigns, the guy working late at the art desk eating Chinese food. The creative problem solver who elevates teams to deliver designs beyond expectations. For 17 years now i have been moving between agencies, handling up to four projects a week, working directly with brands, in-house with creative agencies, or winning powerhouse pitches for my clients, directly across the world in a hybrid and remote setting under the madman alias MitchStoryboard. During this time i have worked with top-tier creative directors worldwide, employed as temporary talent providing support as an innovative designer, marketing visualization artist or lead storyboard artist for print and motion. I thrive on the challenge of transforming abstract ideas into captivating visual narratives. I take pride in aligning creativity with strategy to deliver exceptional results.
Throughout my career, I have worked in-house with high-profile global brands such as Nike, Google, Netflix, and Dyson, where I was entrusted with leading design initiatives and ensuring that every visual campaign aligned with strategic objectives. My experience in these environments has strengthened my ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, deliver on tight deadlines, and manage complex projects from concept to completion.
Art directing, creative lead or through my own skill in creating storyboards, motion graphics, or static visual design, I’ve always focused on ensuring that my work is visually captivating and strategically aligned with brand goals and audience engagement. One of the key advantages of my in-house contract experience is my ability to integrate seamlessly with established teams. I quickly get up to speed with existing workflows, providing fresh ideas while respecting the team’s dynamics and company culture. My leadership style is grounded in empathy, clear communication, and creating an environment where creative minds can thrive. As a Lead Designer, I know the importance of balancing creative freedom with collaboration and clear direction, empowering each team member to contribute to their fullest potential.
With strong technical proficiency in motion design, storyboarding, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D/2D design software, project management/budgeting software and advertising pipeline design, I bring the necessary tools to execute high-quality work across multiple platforms while tracking and analysing data for management and stakeholder review.
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MJ Hughes >>
// Creative Director
// Design Lead
// Advertising Visualization
// Storyboard Art
// Marketing Artist
// Brand Visual Management
Website Design & Development --> //Mitchell James Hughes 2025
Tel. +44 (0) 7710160655
97 Dargate Road, Kent, CT5 3AG, UK
Elevate. Inspire.
Art Direction
From concept to completion, I thrive on creating work that not only captivates but also connects.
Advertising is more than my career—it’s my craft, my obsession, and my playground. Let’s make something extraordinary together.