Swift’s Weekly Showcase – James Parker-Aiken
You might recognise him from his TikTok shenanigans, but here at Swift we know James as the force behind the artwork – an award-shortlisted graphic designer. Whether he’s leading the charge creatively or just cracking us up with his office banter, James is the guy who makes the creative magic happen.
James started out as a Lifeguard and Fitness Instructor at Everybody Fitness while juggling his college studies in product design, graphic design, IT, and physics. He went on to work as an Art Technician Assistant before taking on lifeguarding full-time for five years. In 2019, James co-founded a clothing start-up, New Wave Clothing, while also stepping into the role of Marketing Executive at Everybody. He joined Swift in 2022 as a full-time Graphic Designer and quickly made his mark with his bold ideas and creative flair.
James is now the Head of Creative & Photography, and we dove into a week in his life…
November Game Plan: Ready, Set, Swift
Running meetings with James is never boring. Every day’s a bit different, whether he’s juggling daily and weekly tasks or diving deep into project planning for our latest campaigns. With his creative flair and sharp design skills, he’s always the guy we turn to when we need that extra oomph for a project. And let’s be real, he’s the office jokester – if there’s a punchline waiting, James is probably behind it.
Fire Marshal in Training
If you see James running around the office, don’t panic – he’s just getting his steps in as our newly minted fire marshal-in-training. This week, he took on the challenge of learning to keep us safe from, well, literal fires. All of this for the office’s sake, but maybe it had something to do with the swanky new pink outfit he gets to rock while doing it.
Teeing Off on the Weekends
When James isn’t graphic designing, you’ll find him unwinding on the golf course. Whether he’s hitting the greens with friends or showing the fam how it’s done, his weekends are all about relaxation and the pursuit of the perfect swing. Turns out, he’s as much of a pro with a golf club as he is with design.
Creative Work in Progress ....
While James is busy keeping us entertained, he’s also hard at work on some killer projects for our clients. He’s always got something exciting in the pipeline, so stay tuned for more of his creative brilliance – we promise you won’t be disappointed.
Highlight of the Week
The highlight for James was checking out the brand-new Swift Cheshire billboards in Crewe. They stand at six metres by three metres, showcasing the fun flair of the team. There’s nothing quite like seeing your work towering over the streets, and James definitely soaked in that well-deserved moment.
