Our friendly and talented team blends youth and experience. Find out more about what makes us tick.
Joe studied for a degree in Graphic Design at Nottingham Trent University before gaining agency experience and co-founding Arch with Luke in 2006, starting out in Joe’s spare bedroom. Over the years, Arch has given him the chance to channel his passions into the work, from food and film to photography and football. He’s a strong advocate for creative health and sits on the board of BrightSparks Arts in Mental Health. Joe is a published children’s book author and is especially proud of Arch’s self-initiated projects, including the Street Stories digital art trail, Brew Beat music festival and the Mods and Punk exhibitions – the latter winning the National Lottery Project of the Year Award for England.
Luke co-founded Arch with Joe in 2006, after the pair spent five years working together at an agency. With a background in advertising, he brings a strong digital focus to the business, with a particular interest in emerging technologies and how they can shape meaningful brand experiences. He’s results-driven and enjoys working closely with clients to ensure projects and campaigns not only meet expectations but exceed them. Luke plays a key role in guiding strategy and maintaining strong client relationships across the studio. Outside of work, Luke enjoys spending time outdoors with his dog, reading and listening to music.
Gav has been part of the Arch team since 2010, bringing a broad skillset across print, digital, branding and motion design. His work spans everything from from concept through to delivery. Outside of work, Gav enjoys gardening, painting, and a good glass of red wine. One of his more memorable Arch moments includes steering a narrowboat with tipsy colleagues on board.
Sarah joined Arch in 2016 as a graduate from DMU, starting as a Junior Designer. She has progressed to Senior Designer, supporting the team across brand, web, campaigns and accessibility projects. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys knitting, reading and spending time with her cat. Her highlight at Arch has been her professional growth and development.
Charly joined Arch in 2022 and delivers thoughtful, creative design solutions across a range of projects. She collaborates closely with clients, leading workshops to shape ideas and bring them to life. Outside of work, Charly enjoys gardening, reading, swimming, climbing, painting, hiking and baking. Her highlight has been seeing her designs realised in the real world.
Tarren joined Arch in 2023 as a Junior Designer, supporting projects across branding, web design and motion. He works closely with senior designers to develop creative solutions while continuing to build his skills. Outside of work, Tarren enjoys football, especially following Manchester United, as well as watching snooker and keeping up with sport generally.
Gemma joined Arch in 2016 and ensures all work is accurate, consistent and production-ready. With strong knowledge of print, accessibility and brand guidelines, she plays a key role across projects. Outside of work, Gemma enjoys reading fantasy, following rugby and Formula One, gaming, yoga and walking her dog, Lexi.
Matt joined Arch in 2014 and has developed a broad skillset across front- and back-end development. He also specialises in video editing, animation and 3D design, contributing to a range of digital projects. Outside of work, Matt enjoys gaming, board games and model making. His highlight has been creating interactive 3D exhibition content.
‘Lettsy’ joined Arch in 2021 and specialises in videography and animation, producing engaging visual content across a variety of projects. His work includes filming, editing and animation. Outside of work, he enjoys film, gaming, live music and spending time with his cat, Baz. His highlights include producing a full-length documentary and filming music festivals and events.
Ryan focuses on driving new business opportunities and building strong partnerships. He works closely with clients to understand their goals and connect them with the right services to support growth. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys family time, travelling and all things automotive. His highlights include launching new partnerships and expanding Arch Digital services.
Sarinda connects clients with the creative team, managing projects across design, web and content. She ensures work runs smoothly from brief to delivery. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading, writing poetry and travelling, as well as Spanish lessons, tap dancing and following cricket. Her highlights include major projects and impactful campaign work.
Josh joined Arch in 2022 and manages client relationships across campaigns, events, social media and paid advertising. He works closely with the creative team to ensure projects run smoothly and effectively. Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with his fiancée, watching anime and gaming. His highlights include leading key exhibitions and festival projects.
Kiran brings over 10 years of experience in organic social media across agency and in-house roles. She supports Arch with strategy, content direction and platform insight to deliver engaging results. Outside of work, Kiran enjoys cooking, interior design, walking her dog and going to the gym, as well as exploring new food experiences.
‘Tash’ has been part of the team since 2008, supporting accounts and administration to keep everything running smoothly. She manages finances and ensures the team has what they need day to day. Outside of work, Tash enjoys crafting and runs an online handmade business. She is also a music lover and enjoyed the Poland team trip.
Cliff has extensive experience leading HR operations within construction and manufacturing sectors. He co-founded Next Gen HR in 2023 and now supports Arch with HR, overseeing people and culture. Outside of work, Cliff enjoys cooking and spending time looking after his dogs, as well as relaxing with family and friends.
Paul spent over 22 years in telecoms as a business leader before completing an MSc in HR Management. He worked globally with operational and legal teams before co-founding Next Gen HR. Paul now supports Arch with HR and team development. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling and interior design.
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