Paul Ellis

Design Director

“I’m a dedicated designer with an almost forensic interest in graphic design, typography and motion.”

After earning a degree in graphic design, I spent 14 years working at three very different agencies across the UK before joining Parker. My role here has grown over time, and now – as Design Director – I head up the exceptionally talented design team.

I’m a dedicated designer with an almost forensic interest in graphic design, typography and motion. Branding is a particular area of expertise, and I love the entire process – from strategy and concept development to the finer details of implementation. My approach is systematic, with an emphasis on clarity, consistency and adaptability, ensuring that every design solution is cohesive and effective across all applications.

I’ve always been inspired by Dutch graphic design, which has led to a broader connection with the culture. The Netherlands has almost become a second home, and I’m even learning to speak Dutch! This influence is reflected in my work – embracing reductionism and structure while developing flexible, distinctive visual systems that balance function and personality. Typography plays a key role, and I continuously explore new ways to push boundaries through motion and creative coding.

I thrive on developing strong client relationships, building trust and encouraging them to embrace more progressive or less-obvious solutions. The best results come from a collaborative, conceptual approach where every decision is backed by a clear rationale.

Outside of work, football (Manchester United), Formula One, and running are all passions. I try to run three or four times a week – it’s a great way to escape – and the best thing about burning so many calories is that you can eat more afterwards!

Latest Projects

A brand development strategy to embody ChargePoint’s cutting-edge innovation and unrivalled expertise.

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ChargePoint Technology

Brand development

Based on the concept of inviting someone you know to join you at something special, +1 was an award-winning global employee referral campaign to increase engagement in AstraZeneca’s Global Employee Referral Programme.

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AstraZeneca

Global employee referral campaign

A strategic brand refresh to reposition H&T Presspart in the marketplace, from device manufacturer to solutions provider.

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H&T Presspart

Branding strategy & development

Having made the leap from their previous shell scheme stands to a much larger custom-built, bespoke exhibition stand for the first time, this stand brings H&T Presspart’s new brand to life in a powerful way, supercharging their presence at CPHI and helping communicate our client’s evolution from manufacturer to leading developer and innovator.

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H&T Presspart

Bespoke exhibition stand

An engaging global employee onboarding pack that successfully presents AstraZeneca as a Great Place to Work.

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AstraZeneca

Employee onboarding pack

We created an interactive employee magazine that feels personal, with that interactivity playing a major role in giving employees a sense of ownership.

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AstraZeneca

Interactive employee magazine

For this careers fair collateral design project, we focused our efforts on exhibition stand graphics and flyer design that exude a sense of possibility and opportunity.

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AstraZeneca

Careers fair collateral design

Despite a relatively small plot size, the creative ideas behind this pop-up exhibition stand and collateral design contributed to a successful CIPD Expo for the AMBS team.

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