Nick Bawn

I turn complex briefs into unforgettable moments. Crafting bold narratives that transform experiences and events, changing how people think, feel, and act.

What I'm known for

• Concept to delivery: from scamps and storyboards to final environments and showtime
• Experiential & events: product launches, fan activations, exhibitions, pavilions, B2B conferences
• XR & interaction: AR/VR/MR prototypes, UX and interactive installations that serve the story
• Pitch power: shaping decks that win and bring stakeholders along
• Hands-on craft: Adobe CC suite, drawing, motion, film, 3D

Creative catalyst: pushing ideas further to deliver work that gets remembered

I play well with producers, 3D, motion, tech partners and fabricators, keeping momentum from idea to build.

Contact: nickbawn@live.com / t: 07905553737 / LinkedIn

Qualifications

MA Computer Animation & Visualisation - Bournemouth University

HND Design & Illustration - Bournemouth College of Art & Design

Leading agencies I've partnered with

TBWA/ Media Arts Lab, Publicis, Imagination, Jack Morton, GPJ, Wunderman, Digitas, Publicis Sapient,

Blippar, Freeman XP, RPM, MetaDesign Berlin, Zappar

Freelance Senior Art Director at Freelance (2009-11 – Present)

Delivering experiential, live events, XR, and integrated campaigns for leading global agencies and brands. Providing end-to-end creative direction from pitch development through to on-site execution and delivery.

• Conceptualising and executing high-impact brand experiences across physical and digital touchpoints
• Leading creative strategy for experiential activations, exhibitions, and live events
• Developing AR/VR/MR experiences and interactive installations
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including producers, fabricators, and technology partners
• Creating pitch materials and presenting to stakeholders and C-suite executives
• Maintaining momentum from ideation through build and launch phases

Digital Creative Lead at Imagination (2014-03 – 2014-05)

Led creative vision for high-profile experiential projects, presenting at board level and building multidisciplinary teams to guide contractors and specialists.

• Successfully pitched and won 3M account

Senior Art Director at MRM//McCann (2006-02 – 2009-10)

Group Lead for Motion, Film, and Interactive content. Led creative development across integrated campaigns for major pharmaceutical and technology brands.

• Led creative on GlaxoSmithKline brand work (PhAME award winner)
• Built Intel's "What's Inside You?" community, growing membership to 12,000+ users
• Founded internal creative studio, reducing external production costs by 24% while accelerating delivery timelines
• Directed multidisciplinary teams across motion graphics, film production, and interactive experiences

Art Director at Freelance (2005 – 2006)

Multi-channel content creation across digital, film, and interactive platforms for UK agencies and production houses. Delivered concepts, art direction, and design across diverse media.

Film Editor and Motion Creative at AVTV (2003 – 2005)

Led award-winning online promotional content, directing freelance teams and shaping creative from concept through final edit.

Interactive Designer at TalkTalk (2000 – 2002)

Created interactive design and animation contributing to group BAFTA win for Best Creative. Responsibilities included channel branding, motion design, scriptwriting, and editing.

Senior On-Air Designer at Comedy Central (1999 – 2000)

Directed design team and led channel rebrand resulting in +9.5% increase in viewer ratings. Produced idents and promotional content for major programmes including Frasier, Father Ted, Spaced, and Monty Python.

Graphics & Animation Teacher at West & Mid Cheshire Art Colleges (1997 – 1999)

Taught HND students in design, illustration, and animation techniques.

Master's Degree in Computer Animation & Visualisation