Claire Blackmore

Claire Blackmore has a diverse work experience in the field of art direction and design. Claire started their career as a Designer at Saatchi & Saatchi in 1990, followed by a role as a Designer at Michael Peters in 1991. Claire then worked as a Senior Designer at Octopus Publishing Group, where they created hand-drawn fonts and commissioned illustrators. After that, Claire worked as a Freelance Art Director and Designer at The National Magazine Company and Duncan Baird Publishing.

In 2001, Claire joined LA BELLE MEMOIRE LIMITED as a Creative Director, where they created bespoke books and won the Gift of the Year award. Claire also co-managed the company's development and production.

From 2002 to 2013, Claire worked at Forward Group as an Art Director. Their responsibilities included art direction and design for various magazines, websites, and promotional items. Claire worked with notable clients like Xerox, Barclays, and Tesco on projects related to babies, wine, food, health, finance, and digital printing.

In 2013, Claire joined Coutts as an Art Director. Claire played a vital role in developing the brand across print, digital, and events. Their work involved creating original solutions such as event invitations, magazines, brochures, financial reports, bank cards, and billboard advertisements.

Since 2019, Claire has been working as a Freelance Art Director at BCDH CREATIVE LIMITED.

Claire Blackmore attended Bath Academy of Art from 1989 to 1991, where they obtained a 2:1 degree in Graphic Design. Claire also studied A levels in Art, History of Art, History, and English Literature at Saint Dominics VI Form College. Additionally, they completed a foundation course in Art and Design at the University of Westminster.