Paul Atkinson

Paul Atkinson has extensive experience in the creative industry, with a focus on brand strategy and management. Paul currently holds the position of Head of Creative at Nasty Gal since 2021. Prior to this, they worked at N Brown Group from 2020 to 2021 as a Senior Creative Manager, where they were responsible for breaking creative frontiers, managing key campaigns, and developing brand guidelines. From 2017 to 2019, Paul served as Senior Creative Manager at N Brown Group, leading two creative teams and providing brand and creative guidelines for the entire company. Paul also worked as a Creative Manager at Jacamo during this period. Before joining N Brown Group, they held various creative management roles at Shop Direct from 2009 to 2017, including Creative Manager at Very Exclusive, Creative Manager at the Brand Strategy Team, Creative Manager at Isme.com, and Senior Designer/Photographic Art Director at Very.co.uk. Paul's career in the creative industry started at Great Universal Stores in 2004, where they worked as a Graphic Designer/Photographic Art Director. Paul also gained work experience at Traffic Design Consultants during this time. Overall, Paul Atkinson's work experience demonstrates their capabilities in creative strategy, brand management, and team leadership.

Paul Atkinson completed their A-Levels in Maths, Physics, and Art at Barrow Sixth Form College from 1998 to 2000. Afterwards, they enrolled in Barrow Sixth Form College for a one-year Art Foundation program in 2000-2001. Finally, they attended the Cumbria Institute of the Arts from 2001 to 2004, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Graphic Design.