Delivering  outstanding creative work is no easy task. Transforming problems into meaningful solutions should be simple, but too often, the process feels frustratingly difficult. 

Over the years, I have developed and honed a comprehensive approach to eliminate obstacles, streamline operations and enable effective collaboration, growth and delivery within creative teams and businesses.

People, process, tools. It’s a blend - a powerful brew. Let me help you deliver.

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Hello.

I’m Hannah.

I’m passionate about design, photography, and creative content, but my true wizardry lies in visual and verbal communication, creative leadership and operations.

While I trained as a designer, I repeatedly found that my true strengths were not in creating designs myself, but in facilitating collaborative team efforts. The strategic aspect of impactful execution has become my calling.

My years of experience have taught me that delivering truly impactful work requires more than just one magic ingredient. It's a carefully considered blend of strategy, skills, support, and tools that brings creative vision to life.

Whether you're aiming to develop team skills and boost employee experience, create streamlined processes to empower your team, or enhance operational strategies for better delivery — I can help.

I do love a chat. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Wizardry.

Proven track record of building and managing diverse teams, fostering a supportive culture, and driving professional growth.

People

Expertise in creating operational frameworks and implementing tools to transform workflow and collaboration.

Process

Experienced in managing multidisciplinary teams and creative projects across multiple time zones, ensuring cohesive operations and effective collaboration.

Coordination

Empowering teams through effective training programmes, materials and workshops.

Training

Experience.

  • Financial Technology and Software

    As Design Manager across domains at Smart Pension, I stabilised and supported various teams, addressing high attrition rates and integrating design within an engineering-focused culture. I managed a team of fourteen UX professionals, overseeing their career development and establishing effective delivery processes.

  • Automotive Innovation and Design

    I took over from design consultancy IDEO to establish design operations at D-Ford, Ford's innovation division across London, Melbourne, São Paulo, and Detroit. I developed a global operational ecosystem and delivered large scale training programmes to align multidisciplinary teams with Ford’s design vision.

  • Design & Marketing

    At Hunter - a fast-paced agency, I coordinated projects and managed a team of over forty members. I implemented training structures, HR processes, and transitioned the agency to remote operations during the pandemic by integrating project management and HR software for seamless communication.

  • Creative Services

    As producer at Axon Publishing, I facilitated large-scale commercial photoshoots, creating briefs and storyboards, managing budgets, timetables, and project logistics. My focus on training and tool integration helped streamline workflows and enhance production efficiency.