Suzanne Sykes: Creative Director based in London

Award-winning creative director; I have worked on some of the world’s leading magazine brands.
With extensive experience commissioning renowned international photographers, artists and emerging talent. Designing the content and creating strong brand credentials through unique visual identities. Building award winning design teams who are passionate about their work.
In my role of creative director I have redesigned and rebranded; The Sunday Times Style Magazine, Elle UK, Marie Claire US - spending five years in New York and launch Creative Director of Grazia UK .
I’m a mentor to designers and students encouraging them in their work and careers.

I have been awarded a D&AD Yellow Pencil and wooden pencil, won awards at SPD, PPA, SND, MDA. A Jasmine award for visuals and Hearst New York’s Spotlight award for digital innovation.
I have been both a judge and foreman at the D&AD awards. Judge at the SPD awards in NY, given talks on magazine design for BSME and UAL: Central Saint Martins. Guest speaker at UEL Graphic Design BA Course.