Jon Meade
Design Director at MEDA International- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
-
French -
Topline Score
Bio
Daryll Naidu
I had the pleasure of working with Jon on our first Retail Concept Store in Toronto for Dermalogica. Jon understood our brand and vision of engaging the consumer within the store and Jon delivered on his clean and sleek design, look and feel of the store. Highly recommend Jon for any design project.
Daniel Long
As a fellow designer Jon pushed me to new levels of creative and strategic thinking that were greatly appreciated. I value the time we had to work together and would highly recommend him for future design work.
Daryll Naidu
I had the pleasure of working with Jon on our first Retail Concept Store in Toronto for Dermalogica. Jon understood our brand and vision of engaging the consumer within the store and Jon delivered on his clean and sleek design, look and feel of the store. Highly recommend Jon for any design project.
Daniel Long
As a fellow designer Jon pushed me to new levels of creative and strategic thinking that were greatly appreciated. I value the time we had to work together and would highly recommend him for future design work.
Daryll Naidu
I had the pleasure of working with Jon on our first Retail Concept Store in Toronto for Dermalogica. Jon understood our brand and vision of engaging the consumer within the store and Jon delivered on his clean and sleek design, look and feel of the store. Highly recommend Jon for any design project.
Daniel Long
As a fellow designer Jon pushed me to new levels of creative and strategic thinking that were greatly appreciated. I value the time we had to work together and would highly recommend him for future design work.
Daryll Naidu
I had the pleasure of working with Jon on our first Retail Concept Store in Toronto for Dermalogica. Jon understood our brand and vision of engaging the consumer within the store and Jon delivered on his clean and sleek design, look and feel of the store. Highly recommend Jon for any design project.
Daniel Long
As a fellow designer Jon pushed me to new levels of creative and strategic thinking that were greatly appreciated. I value the time we had to work together and would highly recommend him for future design work.
Credentials
-
RIBA Pt. II Diploma
University of WestminsterJun, 1997- Oct, 2024 -
RIBA Pt. I Degree
Kent Institute of Art and DesignJun, 1992- Oct, 2024
Experience
-
Meda
-
United Kingdom
-
Design
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Design Director
-
Aug 2021 - Present
I am extremely excited and honoured to join the team at Experience Meda and am looking forward to engaging with their current busy schedules and extensive client list whilst also reviewing new business trajectories and helping secure exciting new prospects in and surrounding the automotive industry. I am extremely excited and honoured to join the team at Experience Meda and am looking forward to engaging with their current busy schedules and extensive client list whilst also reviewing new business trajectories and helping secure exciting new prospects in and surrounding the automotive industry.
-
-
-
StudioMeade
-
Virtual
-
Principal
-
Jan 2019 - Aug 2021
• As the founder of my own design consultancy, I collaborate with business owners to assess their requirements and deliver engaging and memorable human-focused experiences in the form of detailed drawings for joinery elements and room set outs for residential buildings and auto condo facilities. • This requires me to build and manage relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers, and to offer creative direction for visualisers. • As the founder of my own design consultancy, I collaborate with business owners to assess their requirements and deliver engaging and memorable human-focused experiences in the form of detailed drawings for joinery elements and room set outs for residential buildings and auto condo facilities. • This requires me to build and manage relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers, and to offer creative direction for visualisers.
-
-
-
Truspace Design & Construction Firm
-
Canada
-
Architecture and Planning
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
West Coast Design Director
-
Aug 2016 - Jan 2019
• Within my former role as a Design Director, I conceptualized and oversaw the nationwide design vision. • With strong communication capacities, I developed client-driven business, fostered client relationships, collaborated with procurement and project managers throughout project delivery, and liaised with management and marketing to develop and align the interior design strategy. • In order to convert projects, I shaped concept presentations, evaluated leads, strategically assessed meetings, and reviewed project potential. • Skilled in creative direction, I facilitated the overall creative process requiring the effective management of cross-functional teams, project resources and schedules, and devised design specifications. • In order to aid business development, I also supported sales teams with the development of RFP’s and RFI’s, and delivered regional client presentations. • Within this role, I delivered various projects with values ranging from CAD$150k to $3.5m, and delivered compelling pitches which won the company a number of key projects totalling over CAD$10m. Show less
-
-
-
Design Marque
-
235 17th street, West Vancouver
-
Luxury Residential Interior Lead Designer
-
Oct 2015 - Jul 2016
• Prior to role as a Design Director, I worked closely with the principal to resolve bespoke interior planning and finishes in custom homes for the luxury residential market. • I incorporated individual brand design solutions into residential spaces, prepare the full FF&E specification, lead client presentations, implement mood and sample boards, and research materials and innovations. • Worked on residences between 6000-24000sf. • Prior to role as a Design Director, I worked closely with the principal to resolve bespoke interior planning and finishes in custom homes for the luxury residential market. • I incorporated individual brand design solutions into residential spaces, prepare the full FF&E specification, lead client presentations, implement mood and sample boards, and research materials and innovations. • Worked on residences between 6000-24000sf.
-
-
-
Honour
-
United Kingdom
-
Design
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Senior Designer
-
Nov 2013 - Mar 2015
• Worked on initial concept routes of projects. • Discussed the project with clients and rest of team. Presenting to team and client. • Briefed visualiser to develop 3D views. • Took drawing pack through to delivery. • Worked closely with Project Manager on timescales and costs. • Briefed junior staff on support as well as FFE team. • Liaised with suppliers on more specialist items for construction. • Worked on initial concept routes of projects. • Discussed the project with clients and rest of team. Presenting to team and client. • Briefed visualiser to develop 3D views. • Took drawing pack through to delivery. • Worked closely with Project Manager on timescales and costs. • Briefed junior staff on support as well as FFE team. • Liaised with suppliers on more specialist items for construction.
-
-
-
Jon Meade
-
London
-
Consultant Lead / Senior Designer
-
Jan 2004 - Oct 2013
• As a Consultant Lead / Senior Interior Designer, I assessed and designed innovative, forward-thinking design projects for London’s leading agencies. This required me to develop key concept routes, and brand-creation and brand activation projects to elevate client company profiles. • I applied my strong communication and leadership skills to deliver client presentations, liaise with FF&E colleagues, and to partner with contractors, project managers, clients, and construction teams. • Skilled in creative design, I crafted detailed drawing packages, art-directed visuals and animations, design guidelines for numerous retail and multi-location clients, and concepts and interior spaces for restaurants and luxury showrooms. • I also conducted qualitative market analysis to create brand strategies, managed budgets and resource allocation, designed assets for multi-location roll-outs, and undertook in-store architectural photography for many projects across the world. Show less
-
-
-
MCDANIEL WOOLF LIMITED
-
United Kingdom
-
Design Services
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Designer
-
Mar 1999 - Mar 2003
• Developed standard details and implementation of design into different locations across the country for Muji. • Private office clients and developers for new build and renovation projects. • Managed site surveys and production information. • Oversaw architectural competition entries. • Clients included Mandarina Duck (working with Thomas Heatherwick Studio) and Amanda Wakeley for Selfridges. • Developed standard details and implementation of design into different locations across the country for Muji. • Private office clients and developers for new build and renovation projects. • Managed site surveys and production information. • Oversaw architectural competition entries. • Clients included Mandarina Duck (working with Thomas Heatherwick Studio) and Amanda Wakeley for Selfridges.
-
-
Education
-
2013 - 2015
University of Westminster
Master's degree in Photography, Photography -
1995 - 1997
University of Westminster
RIBA Pt. II Diploma, Architecture -
Kent institute of Art and Design at Canterbury
RIBA Pt. I Degree, Architecture
Community
