About

Jaz Denness in Garden

Design journey

Experienced graphic and digital designer with over 20 years in the industry. Based in Edinburgh, Jaz Denness specialises in UX accessibility design, having worked with clients such as Ultimo lingerie RBS, Standard Life, and currently Audit Scotland.

Jaz’s portfolio showcases his versatility, including collaborations with brands like Hello Kitty and Nickelodeon, where he worked with characters like SpongeBob SquarePants using 3D modelling to bring his printed packaging designs to life. He has also used his multicultural background to help create innovative solutions that resonate globally, specifically in the UK, USA, and UAE (United Arab Emirates).

Projects of achievement: Creating the print packaging for Edinburgh Inspiring Capital, which won "best DVD" at the Scottish Corporate Communications Awards, which are presented by the British Association of Communicators in Business, or CiB. Also a member of the communications team that took home the CIPR PRide Awards' "Public Sector Team of 2017" title.

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Testimonials

Jaz has created fantastic work for us and help deliver our sales objective by providing an excellent standard of marketing collateral.

Craig Patterson
Head of Stewart Travel
I worked with Jaz at PMD in his role as Designer. In very tough working circumstances Jaz consistently focused on the creative objective to ensure that the sales engine was effective at bringing in new business. Jaz worked hard and commanded the respect of his colleagues. On a personal note it was a pleasure to work with Jaz.

Tony Maguiness
Commercial Manager at PMD
Jaz is a gifted and conscientious graphic designer that produces first class work in a timely and professional manner. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

William Worsley
CRM Consultant at NHS Greater Manchester Commissioning Support Unit
I worked with Jaz on a number of projects including Online Campaigns, Brand Development, Brochure Design and Exhibition Graphics.

Jaz had a natural ability as a designer to ascertain what was required quickly and while coming up with many creative and impressive concepts always had a commercial focus.

Jaz was a pleasure to work with adopting a flexible and can do approach.

Marie Murphy
Group Marketing Manager at Entrusted Group Ltd
Placed Jaz at PMD and he was quickly able to demonstrate his creative and design skills to really help the company progress. Would recommend his broad range of capabilities.

Wendy McDougall
CEO - Firefish Software
Jaz reported directly to me at Entrusted Group, providing technical and creative design input into everything from websites and online campaigns to brochures and exhibition graphics.

In an often challenging environment Jaz was always enthusiastic, proactive and professional, remaining unfazed no matter how short the deadline or how many times the brief was amended.

Jaz was a true team player who showed a clear understanding of the commercial imperative and the need to work collaboratively with other disciplines. I would not hesitate to recommend him.

Simon Walden
Freelance Writer, Editor, Copywriter & Communications Professional

Experience

20/20 Productions
Graphic & Production Designer

A multi-award winning design and communications agency. Designed print and web projects as well as 3-D stage-sets for blue chip clients such as RBS, HBOS, Scottish Widows and Standard Life.
PMD
Graphic & Packaging Designer

A premium brand distributor for Nickelodeon, Sanrio's Hello Kitty and Disney. This role involved creating print designs for fast-moving-consumer-electronics sold by Tesco and Next throughout the UK.
MJM International (Ultimo Lingerie)
Graphic Designer

Worked directly with Michelle Mone OBE on the creation of fashion brands ICON and MIRACLE and print hanger packaging, POS, and catalogue design.
Colpitts World Travel
Graphic & Web Designer

Responsible for the in-house marketing collateral and building a new travel company brand and site.
Evolution Design
Graphic Designer

Additional experience of freelancing for design agencies such as Evolution Design, have given extra experience of client servicing.
Audit Scotland
Graphic & Digital Designer

Audit Scotland provides the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission with the services they need to check that public money is spent properly, efficiently and effectively. Designing the UX/UI for web projects, reports and animations.
Klaklak Design
Designer/Photographer

Additional experience of freelance photography, design and 3-D modeling.
Service Graphics
Graphic Designer

Designing for Service Graphics part of the St Ives Group, the UK's leading exhibition, large format print and design company. Handling everything from bespoke exhibitions, stadium and sports branding.

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