Jake Burns

Jake Burns

Jake Burns

Design / Illustration /
Art-Direction

Design / Illustration /
Art-Direction

Design / Illustration /
Art-Direction

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Illustration

Identity

Changes

Good Vibes Change Lives

A wellbeing charity existing primarily on Instagram - ‘Changes‘ aims to normalise the conversation on…

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Illustration

Identity

Changes

Good Vibes Change Lives

A wellbeing charity existing primarily on Instagram - ‘Changes‘ aims to normalise the conversation on…

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Logo

Illustration

Identity

Changes

Good Vibes Change Lives

A wellbeing charity existing primarily on Instagram - ‘Changes‘ aims to normalise the conversation on…

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Strategy

Illustration

Identity

Know the Score

High Speed Training Ltd

A long form article, supported by a national online campaign, aimed to highlight the importance of…

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Strategy

Illustration

Identity

Know the Score

High Speed Training Ltd

A long form article, supported by a national online campaign, aimed to highlight the importance of…

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Strategy

Illustration

Identity

Know the Score

High Speed Training Ltd

A long form article, supported by a national online campaign, aimed to highlight the importance of…

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Illustration

Identity

Layout

myTreatment Pathway

Brochure series

A new campaign and visual refresh for a large Pharmaceutical company…

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Identity

Layout

myTreatment Pathway

Brochure series

A new campaign and visual refresh for a large Pharmaceutical company…

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Illustration

Identity

Layout

myTreatment Pathway

Brochure series

A new campaign and visual refresh for a large Pharmaceutical company…

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Logo

Identity

Strategy

Biosimilars Business Unit

Skills. People. Approach

Owned by Boehringer Ingelheim, Biosimilars Business Unit is a new company that is paving the way to be…

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Identity

Strategy

Biosimilars Business Unit

Skills. People. Approach

Owned by Boehringer Ingelheim, Biosimilars Business Unit is a new company that is paving the way to be…

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Logo

Identity

Strategy

Biosimilars Business Unit

Skills. People. Approach

Owned by Boehringer Ingelheim, Biosimilars Business Unit is a new company that is paving the way to be…

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Illustration

About me

With 8+ years experience in the creative industry, working at agencies, in-house and freelance, I have evolved 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 - the nitty gritty of 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.

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

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

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

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