People are key
We’re a lively, creative and talented bunch. We work hard and relish every challenge – together a great team that delivers great work.
Please click the panels below to get to know our qualities (and our quirks).
Robin Horrex | Founding Director
Born in Chelsea and raised in SW London, lifelong Blues fan and father of two, Robin cut his teeth in various advertising and design agencies in and around London before starting his own agency in 1996 which merged with Zone in 2006.
His vision has helped keep the agency moving forward, always searching for new ways to develop both creatively and in the business arena.
A childhood longing to become an airline pilot has been partially satisfied when Robin gained his Private Pilot’s Licence in 2001.
A music mine of useless 80s trivia, Robin’s musical tastes are more Blur than Oasis; more Stone Roses than Rolling Stones; more Hip Hop than Jive Bunny (Google it!) and he loves the audio mash ups created by having his iPod on shuffle.
Robin likes to travel and his favourite city is Sydney, where he has family. Just as comfortable under the water as on land, he is a keen scuba diver and has found himself face to face with sharks and all things fishy on numerous occasions.
In 2011, Robin’s business acumen was recognised with the award of ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ by Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce. Follow his tweets: @wheninroam
Robin Horrex | Founding Director
Born in Chelsea and raised in SW London, lifelong Blues fan and father of two, Robin cut his teeth in various advertising and design agencies in and around London before starting his own agency in 1996 which merged with Zone in 2006.
Sue Armstrong | Managing Director
Sue’s been here since the beginning, bringing with her extensive client and agency experience. She is an energetic and enthusiastic team leader who doesn’t let the grass grow under her feet – or anyone else’s.
Aquarius: Sensitive, opinionated, happy go lucky and strong-minded. Warm spirited, enthusiastic, spontaneous and unconventional. Fiercely independent, nothing will ever pin them down in one direction. Progressive thinkers, they constantly explore ideas and challenge those they oppose, they offer creative solutions to problematic situations. Aquarians have no time for the boring and mundane. Inconsistent and unpredictable moods, (we’ve certainly experienced the odd flash of fiery temperament, maybe that’s down to being a ginger). All round good eggs.
Sue Armstrong | Managing Director
Sue’s been here since the beginning, bringing with her extensive client and agency experience. She is an energetic and enthusiastic team leader who doesn’t let the grass grow under her feet – or anyone else’s.
Andy Scarth | Creative Director
Andy heads up the creative team, utilising a mixture of skills to service the diverse portfolio that Zone enjoys. He specialises in branding and has rich experience in traditional advertising as well as digital media.
A New Zealander, he lives in London with his wife and children. Half Kiwi, half Scot, and married to a Macedonian, his personal life is as diverse as his creative skill-set. He has a love for healthy-living but won’t let this stand in the way of enjoying a sociable lager or two. We must mention his genuine love for music, Andy’s iPod on shuffle always proves entertaining in the studio, jumping from Eminem to Flight of the Conchords to Wolfmother to Caribou to Elvis to Jurassic 5 to Dylan Storey to SugarKane to Rhombus to Mozart to Sasha to Frank Sinatra’s Happy Birthday. A love of all things extraordinary, please follow him on Twitter @andyscarth
Andy Scarth | Creative Director
Andy heads up the creative team, utilising a mixture of skills to service the diverse portfolio that Zone enjoys. He specialises in branding and has rich experience in traditional advertising as well as digital media.
Paul Maynard | 3D & Motion Director
Paul is our quiet technician who is the master of 3D and Motion. Based in our production house at Pinewood Studios, he lives and breathes the industry of film and animation.
Born in the Big Smoke but brought up in the more tranquil surroundings of the countryside, Paul is married to Jo and a proud father of two teenage sons.
Paul leads an active lifestyle and when the sun is out you’ll be sure to find him out on his bike, jogging or walking, but preferably towards a country pub garden!
Never one to waste a flash of creativity, Paul always keeps his sketchbook at hand, so when the opportunity arises he’ll adorn a pair of headphones, find a comfy spot and sit and scribble away at anything/anyone in view.
Paul Maynard | 3D & Motion Director
Paul is our quiet technician who is the master of 3D and Motion. Based in our production house at Pinewood Studios, he lives and breathes the industry of film and animation.
Zoe Wilson | Design Director
Zoe has been with Zone since the early days and has over 10 years’ agency experience in the world of design. She combines a wealth of imagination with a meticulous eye for detail in her role as Design Director. Zoe can also have great pride in her position as Bayer Animal Health brand guardian for which she has won several awards.
For Zoe it’s tangible print design that rocks her boat, but not one to swim against the tide, Zoe’s embracing new technology and also enjoys the pixel side of design. Away from work you’ll find Zoe enjoying the summer months in a comfy seat beside her garden fire-pit, with a cheeky glass of Hendricks in hand.
Zoe Wilson | Design Director
Zoe has been with Zone since the early days and has over 10 years’ agency experience in the world of design. She combines a wealth of imagination with a meticulous eye for detail in her role as Design Director. Zoe can also have great pride in her position as Bayer Animal Health brand guardian for which she has won several awards.
Susie Marchant | Finance
Susie has been instrumental throughout the growth of Zone, keeping the numbers in order and providing financial wisdom – especially during times of change.
Although methodical and precise on the accounting front, Susie charms her way through the day with cheeky smiles and lovely cups of fruit tea. Thespian by nature, she is a member of her local theatre group. Our sharp-witted Susie also loves to travel, sample champagne (no imitations thanks!), scrutinise restaurant food – and we simply love her to bits!
Susie Marchant | Finance
Susie has been instrumental throughout the growth of Zone, keeping the numbers in order and providing financial wisdom – especially during times of change.
Charlotte Brassington | Graphic Designer
Charlotte is currently away from Zone, but never far out of mind. She’s been busy bringing a new member of the Zone family into the world; Welcome baby Thomas! She brings over 10 years design experience to Zone and is brand guardian on our Carlsberg account.
In the three years we’ve enjoyed her talents, we couldn’t help but notice she’s a bit of a petrol head. Driving fast cars and F1 is her thing, but on less adrenaline-fuelled moments she can be found in the garden enjoying a leisurely glass of wine.
Charlotte Brassington | Graphic Designer
Charlotte is currently away from Zone, but never far out of mind. She’s been busy bringing a new member of the Zone family into the world; Welcome baby Thomas! She brings over 10 years design experience to Zone and is brand guardian on our Carlsberg account.
Katy Baker | Senior Account Executive
Katy works alongside our account directors handling the implementation of digital projects. She is in her element managing our multiple iPad presentations and exploring constantly evolving digital platforms. Katy’s never quiet for long and we ensure her talkative nature is put to good use managing multiple social media accounts.
A self-confessed foodie and camping queen, she’s not nicknamed “GI Jane” for nothing. When she’s not working her magic at Zone, she’s likely to be found in her element exploring the great outdoors and sampling culinary delights around the world.
Katy Baker | Senior Account Executive
Katy works alongside our account directors handling the implementation of digital projects. She is in her element managing our multiple iPad presentations and exploring constantly evolving digital platforms. Katy’s never quiet for long and we ensure her talkative nature is put to good use managing multiple social media accounts.
Stephanie Wilson | Senior Graphic Designer
Fun-loving Lancashire lass… studied Design & Art Direction at Manchester Metropolitan… passion for fashion… increasingly building her skills in digital design… always brings great ideas to her role as a Senior Graphic Designer.
Things she loves… (in no particular order)
Sunshine, shoes, cocktails, holidays, penny sweets, Mulberry handbags, northern banter, special times with friends, big dresses, bright colours, Manchester, cuppa tea, Cath Kidson, small fluffy white dogs, Windsor, Mum’s roast, Vivienne Westwood, sharks, cupcakes, diamonds, royalty, Cartmell, Haribo, MAC make-up, Costa Coffee, Tom Ford, London, Family, Disney films, bank holidays, big hugs, fake tan, Hedkandi, lipgloss, Tina Turner, Pimms o’clock, trashy mags, iMac….Disco naps!! Quote: Common sense is genius dressed in its working clothes…. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Stephanie Wilson | Senior Graphic Designer
Fun-loving Lancashire lass… studied Design & Art Direction at Manchester Metropolitan… passion for fashion… increasingly building her skills in digital design… always brings great ideas to her role as a Senior Graphic Designer.
Vicky Fielding | Graphic Designer
Vicky touches on almost every brand that passes through the studio in her role as Graphic Designer. With a background in print and a passion for illustration, Vicky continues to extend her talents and has recently branched out into digital design for tablet presentations. Vicky’s usually too busy ‘doing’ to spend time talking about herself, but…
…we know her spare time is filled with drawing, partying, painting, cooking, hamsters, watching 80s movies and making up words and phrases. So it’s not spare time for very long. Hmmm… hamsters?
Vicky Fielding | Graphic Designer
Vicky touches on almost every brand that passes through the studio in her role as Graphic Designer. With a background in print and a passion for illustration, Vicky continues to extend her talents and has recently branched out into digital design for tablet presentations. Vicky’s usually too busy ‘doing’ to spend time talking about herself, but…
Layla Mohamed | Production Assistant
Layla wears several hats but is generally charged with managing the studio and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Equally versatile after work, she illustrates, sings and plays guitar. And great news – the jewellery collection ‘Stargazer’ that Layla created has recently been launched in Singapore. Creativity abounds…
Layla Mohamed | Production Assistant
Layla wears several hats but is generally charged with managing the studio and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Join our team | Click here to find out more...
Phew, we’re busy – so busy we could do with an extra pair of hands. We’re looking for an enthusiastic account executive to join our client services team.
Are you someone who loves to develop relationships with clients to ensure their projects are delivered on time and on budget, and who loves working with the creative team delivering briefs and helping co-ordinate work schedules? This role is perfect for someone who loves diversity – working across both digital and print in a variety of channels and sectors.
If you’re super-organised, great at spelling, grammar and spreadsheets, and love working in a busy creative environment get in touch.
The ideal candidate will be educated to graduate level, have a couple of years’ agency experience and be looking for the next challenge. Send your CV to joinourteam@zonedesign.co.uk
Join our team | Click here to find out more...
Phew, we’re busy – so busy we could do with an extra pair of hands. We’re looking for an enthusiastic account executive to join our client services team.