Systems-Driven Design
Art Direction | Illustration
Systems-Driven Design
Art Direction | Illustration
Hello, I’m Jake.
I am a senior designer specialising in the bridge between creative identity and structural infrastructure. For 9 years, I have been turning complex brand guidelines into scalable design systems, technically precise layouts, and purposeful visual communication.
Explore my recent work below.
Hello, I’m Jake.
I am a senior designer specialising in the bridge between creative identity and structural infrastructure. For 9 years, I have been turning complex brand guidelines into scalable design systems, technically precise layouts, and purposeful visual communication.
Explore my recent work below.

Jake Burns
Jake Burns
Jake Burns
Systems-Driven Design | Art Direction | Illustration
My work history:
My work history:
Mednet Group ltd
Art Director
Jan‘ 2023 - June 2025
Mednet Group lt
Mid Graphic Designer
Jan‘ 2021 - Jan’ 2023
Freelance
Designer & Illustrator
Sep‘ 2019 - Ongoing
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My qualifications:
My qualifications:
Ba in Visual Communication
Leeds Arts University
Sep’ 2015 - June’ 2018
Diploma in Art & Design
Warwickshire College
Oct’ 2013 - Sep’ 2015
Axiom
Designer & Illustrator
Sep‘ 2019 - Ongoing
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I am a multi-disciplinary designer and art director with 9 years of experience spanning in-house roles, freelance practice, and most recently, 4 years within a fast-paced creative communications agency. Managing high-stakes visual campaigns for international corporate clients has trained me to be exceptionally conscientious, with a meticulous eye for detail and a deep respect for complex brand systems.
While my agency background gave me invaluable experience managing multi-channel workstreams — from digital assets and social media to print-ready artworking and large-scale events — I also focused heavily on digital efficiency, managing complex Figma design systems and onboarding our wider team.
I am now looking to channel my technical and creative skills into projects with a distinct sense of purpose. A recent 8-month period of backpacking through Southeast Asia reinforced my desire to align my career with my personal values: environmental awareness, community connection, and sustainable design.
My creative approach is holistic yet execution-focused. I thrive when balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on technical building, and I’m highly comfortable acting as a collaborative bridge between copywriters, stakeholders, and print vendors. Having mentored junior designers, I deeply value clear, structured processes and empathetic, calm communication.
Outside the studio, my life is driven by movement and nature. I am an avid rock climber, trail runner, and outdoor enthusiast who loves exploring the countryside in my camper van. This active lifestyle directly feeds my creative focus; I recently launched a fitness channel where I manage the end-to-end planning, editing, and content marketing. I am always looking to connect with purpose-driven brands, charities, and agencies that value thoughtful, organised, and impactful visual communication.
I am a multi-disciplinary designer and art director with 9 years of experience spanning in-house roles, freelance practice, and most recently, 4 years within a fast-paced creative communications agency. Managing high-stakes visual campaigns for international corporate clients has trained me to be exceptionally conscientious, with a meticulous eye for detail and a deep respect for complex brand systems.
While my agency background gave me invaluable experience managing multi-channel workstreams — from digital assets and social media to print-ready artworking and large-scale events — I also focused heavily on digital efficiency, managing complex Figma design systems and onboarding our wider team.
I am now looking to channel my technical and creative skills into projects with a distinct sense of purpose. A recent 8-month period of backpacking through Southeast Asia reinforced my desire to align my career with my personal values: environmental awareness, community connection, and sustainable design.
My creative approach is holistic yet execution-focused. I thrive when balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on technical building, and I’m highly comfortable acting as a collaborative bridge between copywriters, stakeholders, and print vendors. Having mentored junior designers, I deeply value clear, structured processes and empathetic, calm communication.
Outside the studio, my life is driven by movement and nature. I am an avid rock climber, trail runner, and outdoor enthusiast who loves exploring the countryside in my camper van. This active lifestyle directly feeds my creative focus; I recently launched a fitness channel where I manage the end-to-end planning, editing, and content marketing. I am always looking to connect with purpose-driven brands, charities, and agencies that value thoughtful, organised, and impactful visual communication.
Tools I use:
Tools I use:
Figma
Framer
Webflow
Rive
Blender
Trello
Claude
Claude
Claude



