Join us on Thursday 21st November in London as we break down barriers to the creative industry and give traditional ‘mentoring’ a fun twist with Pearlfisher.
Pearlfisher is an independent brand design agency focused on driving creative, commercial and cultural impact.
Their wonderful team have volunteered their evening to speak with emerging creatives to answer your burning questions, provide some snappy portfolio feedback or just have a general chit-chat.
Event details
Location:
Pearlfisher London, W2 4XW
Time:
Arrival from 6pm, kick-off at 6.30pm, home time at 8.30pm
Date:
Thursday 21st November 2024
So what’s the twist?
Ever been speed dating? No? Neither have we…but the format still works! All mentees at this event will get the chance to speak to three different members of the wonderful Pearlfisher team, rotating every 10 minutes, with small breaks in between to regroup.
You can be emerging at any age, so there’s no age limit on this event. If you have less than two years of industry experience, you can get involved! The same goes for qualifications - no experience of formal education necessary, only an interest in design.
Spaces are limited, so don’t hang about. Applications will close on Thursday 31st October 2024.
Meet the mentors
Meet the mentors
Hannah Davis
Junior Designer
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Hey, I’m Hannah! A Junior Designer at Pearlfisher, where I’ve been turning ideas into reality since I graduated from Nottingham Trent University two years ago. Winning a D&AD New Blood Pencil was an absolute highlight, and this led me to completing a handful of internships which fired up my love for branding and packaging. I'm all about the energy of ideation and teaming up to help people genuinely fall in love with brands.
Outside of design, I have a passion for wellbeing and love to recharge by connecting with nature and friends!
Halle Jones
Junior Designer
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After interning last summer, I accepted a full-time Junior Designer position at Pearlfisher where I have predominantly worked with food and beverage clients. With a strong passion for illustration, I always look for opportunities to incorporate this skill into my projects. I hope to share a fresh perspective and creative energy with those just starting out in the industry. In my spare time, I enjoy running, long walks, fashion, studio ghibli films and exploring new areas of London.
Franki Ward
Designer
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Mid-weight designer with five years industry experience in some of London's top branding and packaging agencies, including Pearlfisher, DesignStudio and Jack Renwick Studio. Strategically-minded, I have a passion for clever concepts grounded in strong rationale, with additional skills in motion and illustration.
Tom French
Designer
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My name’s Tom, and I’m a designer here at Pearlfisher. I first joined the team over three years ago as an intern, and I've never looked back since being offered a full-time role. I've had the opportunity to work closely with a range of iconic brands like Lucozade, Andrex, and Kahlua. I’m especially passionate about the early stages of a project, where ambitious ideas take shape, and there’s room to push the boundaries and truly challenge the brief.
When I'm not designing, you’ll find me cycling, gaming, or embracing coffee snobbery. I’m also on a mission to conquer London’s top pubs and restaurants one pint and plate at a time, so send any recommendations my way!
Mark Nunn
Senior Designer
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As a Graphic Designer, I am passionate about creating bold, disruptive brand worlds and bringing them to life in full colour.
To date, I have been very fortunate to work across a wide range of touchpoints, from crafting category-shifting identities to brand experiences, packaging to interiors, and art direction to websites, all for a global roster of clients spanning a diverse spectrum of industries such as technology, luxury, hospitality, charity/social causes, food & beverage, education, and more.
I am interested in technology, music, fashion, and gaming and in my spare time, enjoy working on personal projects, learning new skills, and finding inspiration in unusual places.
Rob Owen
Design Director
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As Design Director at Pearlfisher London, I bring 10 years of experience from my time in the creative industry, where I've had the privilege of working with some agencies such as Blue Marlin, Biles Hendry, and Elmwood. This journey has sharpened my expertise and passion for visual identity, brand experience, and FMCG. At Pearlfisher, my role is to guide and inspire our creative teams, encouraging them to think boldly and unconventionally while focusing on elevating brands to desirable positions in their respective categories.
Hannah Francis
Junior Designer
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I’m a pint-sized designer from Pearlfisher who’s been in the industry for 3 years since graduating from NUA in 2021. Before joining the lovely bunch at Pearlfisher, I interned at 2 London design agencies and took on my D&AD New Blood work as a live commissioned piece for Grey Poupon. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work on some amazing award-winning live briefs like The Pack by Kotex. I love illustrating and finding the joy in the design work that I do. This is where my vibrant energy can shine through, ideas can flow freely, and there's room to explore all possibilities to bring a vision to life.
Kat Mellor
Senior Designer
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Hi, I'm Kat, a strategically minded Senior Designer passionate about all things branding. I’ve worked at some of London’s top creative agencies, including Pearlfisher, Saffron and MultiAdaptor. I’m analytical, collaborative and love when design solves a problem which has a lasting social impact.
Alongside client work, I am an active member of our DEI committee and a huge advocate for mentoring, working with The Arena, Kerning the Gap, Good Nugget, Creative Equals and more. Outside of the studio, I love cooking, hiking and going to the theatre. I also spent 15 years as a competitive ballroom dancer and can often still be found in a dance studio at the weekend.
So what are you waiting for?!