SAM

CLOTHIER

SAM

CLOTHIER

Tin Man

Creative Designer, 2020 - 2025


As the senior design lead at Tin Man I oversee design across new business, campaign work, and internal projects. I lean on an varied technical skillset that shapes our creative process, from developing concepts to delivering polished designs. Notable experience includes:


  • Lead digital and print OOH campaigns for Gumtree, Trainline, and GU — managing everything from concept and artwork, having involvement in media buying, third-party production conversations and rolling-out across social, internal, and in-app channels.

  • Management of 'TinStudio', our in-house design hub, overseeing both strategic planning and creative delivery. This includes scoping briefs, managing budgets and timelines, allocating resource, while delivering an integrated, multi-disciplinary design offering.

  • Owned and delivered full rebrands for Tin Man and sister agency OhMy! — developing strategically rooted visual identities with full brand guidelines, multi-channel rollout plans with brand systems that future proof.

  • Collaborate with teams and agencies including designers, creatives, senior management, social, and freelances to develop and deliver earned-first PR campaigns. I lead the design response to briefs creating concepts and presenting internally and to clients.

  • Developed a brand tone-of-voice framework for new business, a strategic visual system used to win clients including Cadbury Biscoff, Grenade, and Dunelm.

  • Mentor junior designers and build a culture of growth and curiosity — staying ahead of trends through D&AD, TypoCircle, and Nice Tuesdays, while upskilling in tools like Figma, Framer, and AI (Midjourney). Contribute actively to internal inclusion and mental health initiatives.


With 7+ years of award-winning agency experience (Branding, Packaging, PR and Advertising) I'm seasoned in creating vibrant, narrative-driven designs across digital and print. Having grown in a fast-paced, ideas-led environment I take pride in creating strategically grounded, collaborative work.


I'm proficient in the Adobe CC Suite, Midjourney, Gemini, Figma, Keynote, Powerpoint and Google Slides. I come with a wealth of experience across Brand, OOH, Social, Packaging, Print, Artwork, Motion, Copywriting, Editorial & Corporate.


But who actually am I?

A big foodie born into a cheddar-making Somerset family (yes, free cheese). I'm an avid F1 fan, dog person and keen traveller. Stoke Newington is my stomping ground over and I don't shy away from a pint - first round is on me!


Bluemarlin

Junior Designer, 2019 - 2020


Worked across FMCG accounts from concept to final artwork, contributed to motion design, and managed the intern programme. Selected clients: Rowse, Thatchers, Müller, Savlon.

Bluemarlin

Junior Designer

2019 - 2020

Superunion

Intern/Freelance, 2019


Developed brand systems, moodfilms and supported award submissions. I gained hands-on experience with production processes. Selected clients: London Symphony Orchestra, ESL, Gousto.

Superunion

Intern/Freelance

2019

Elmwood

Intern, 2018


Worked on FMCG brands from concept to SKU rollout. I worked closely with the social team. Selected clients: Alpro, Kopparberg.

Elmwood

Intern

2018

Qualifications

2014 - 2018


BA Hons Graphic Design, Falmouth University

Art & Design Foundation, University Arts London

Young Lions Finalist

Cannes Young Lions PRCA, 2024


In response to a Barnardo’s brief, Richard Smith and I created The Real Big Brother — a campaign addressing toxic masculinity in young men by promoting positive male role models.

Young Lions Finalist

Cannes Young Lions PRCA,

2024


Freelance

2016 - 2020


Top Endorsed, 5 Star User Rating for 60 projects on PeoplePerHour.com

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SAM

CLOTHIER

Tin Man

Creative Designer

2020 - 2025


As the senior design lead at Tin Man I oversee design across new business, campaign work, and internal projects. I lean on an varied technical skillset that shapes our creative process, from developing concepts to delivering polished designs. Notable experience includes:


  • Lead digital and print OOH campaigns for Gumtree, Trainline, and GU — managing everything from concept and artwork, having involvement in media buying, third-party production conversations and rolling-out across social, internal, and in-app channels.

  • Management of 'TinStudio', our in-house design hub, overseeing both strategic planning and creative delivery. This includes scoping briefs, managing budgets and timelines, allocating resource, while delivering an integrated, multi-disciplinary design offering.

  • Owned and delivered full rebrands for Tin Man and sister agency OhMy! — developing strategically rooted visual identities with full brand guidelines, multi-channel rollout plans with brand systems that future proof.

  • Collaborate with teams and agencies including designers, creatives, senior management, social, and freelances to develop and deliver earned-first PR campaigns. I lead the design response to briefs creating concepts and presenting internally and to clients.

  • Developed a brand tone-of-voice framework for new business, a strategic visual system used to win clients including Cadbury Biscoff, Grenade, and Dunelm.

  • Mentor junior designers and build a culture of growth and curiosity — staying ahead of trends through D&AD, TypoCircle, and Nice Tuesdays, while upskilling in tools like Figma, Framer, and AI (Midjourney). Contribute actively to internal inclusion and mental health initiatives.


With 7+ years of award-winning agency experience (Branding, Packaging, PR and Advertising) I'm seasoned in creating vibrant, narrative-driven designs across digital and print. Having grown in a fast-paced, ideas-led environment I take pride in creating strategically grounded, collaborative work.


I'm proficient in the Adobe CC Suite, Midjourney, Figma, Keynote and come with a wealth of experience in Brand, Identity, Copywriting, Editorial, OOH, Social, Packaging, Print, Artwork, Animation, Motion & Film. 


But who actually am I? Big foodie, born into a cheddar-making Somerset family (yes, free cheese). I'm an avid F1 fan, dog person and keen traveller. Stoke Newington is my stomping ground over and I don't shy away from a pint - first round is on me!

Bluemarlin

Junior Designer

2019 - 2020

Cannes Young Lions

PRCA Finalist

2024

Elmwood

Intern

2018

Superunion

Intern/Freelance

2019

Freelance

2018 - 2020


5 Star User Rating for 50+ projects on PeoplePerHour

Qualifications

2014 - 2018


BA Hons Graphic Design, Falmouth

Foundation in Art & Design, UAL