With over 20 years’ experience working within the design industry, Jim manages the delivery of Ascend Studio’s client design communications and brand strategies. Jim’s portfolio covers most industry sectors, but his main focus in recent years has been delivering robust creative design solutions within the services sector. Bringing big brand thinking to both analogue and digital platforms for clients including: the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, ING and Credit Suisse.

Paul is a highly experienced Creative Director and brand strategist. He fulfils the primary role of directing and guiding the studio’s conceptual output and ensures exceptional quality in design execution and effectiveness across the team. Paul founded Ascend Studio in 2006 as an experimental brand house which quickly developed into one of the most respected brand consultancies in London. He holds a National Diploma in Design & Art History, a Higher National Diploma in Visual Communication (SCAT) and a BA (Hons) Degree in Graphic Design (UWIC) and has worked previously with IDEO, DLKW and Sotheby’s.

Harry creates communications that are clear, relevant and visually engaging. His fresh, open and approachable attitude provides clients with meaningful, strategic visual solutions. Over the past 9 years, Harry has developed his skills working for a wide variety of industries: from the Arts and Music through to Corporate, Education & Public Sector, across both traditional and digital mediums.

Yuliya is our multi-talented international senior designer, art director and sometimes illustrator. Originally from Moscow, she is now living and working in the UK. Since 2013, she has specialised in brand identity and visual identity systems, as well as digital within a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, real estate, retail and F&B.

Dan is an award winning designer who brings bags of creativity and energy to his role. An excellent all round creative, he works across many aspects of both identity and digital design with a particular skill for film and animation. Dan joined the team in June 2021 and holds a First Class BA (Hons) in Graphic Design from Falmouth University.

Isabel is an experienced designer with a track record that includes branding, packaging, digital design and campaigns. She brings a distinctive personality and perspective to her work and excels in research-led concept generation, strategy, layout and aesthetic.

Rosie is graduate of the University of Brighton and holds a BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Design. Rosie brings a youthful energy and unique perspective to her work and loves experimenting with different media and has particular interest in apparel design, poster design and design for public relations. Some notable project work includes Universal Music and EMI Records.