Nick is one of the founding partners of Squarebird, starting the business with brother Jon in 2015.

Nick would be considered a modern-day digital native; immersed in all things digital since starting his career within the BMW Group. After a successful stint working with multiple prestigious automotive brands including Porsche, Ferrari and Maserati, Nick later went on to hold the role of Marketing Manager for one of the UK’s largest automotive part manufacturers.

Since Squarebird’s inception, Nick has overseen and consulted on the design and build of websites big and small, from start-ups through to global, FTSE listed enterprises. With Squarebird’s website numbers now in the multiples of hundreds, Nick provides a wealth of experience, knowledge and understanding in WordPress website development, from design through to production. He has also assisted in bringing brands to life through informed digital creative and production of marketing assets.

Today, Nick’s role is split between profiling and overseeing new projects, along with the day-to-day management of all things Squarebird. Outside of the office, you’ll catch Nick being dragged along by his over-enthusiastic Labrador Gus, socialising with friends and family, and attempting to get better at various sporting activities including football, golf and fishing.

Jon is responsible for developing relationships with clients, working with them to ensure that their digital presence is aligned with their marketing strategies and wider business direction.

He has overseen successful web development, marketing and search optimisation projects for FTSE-listed tech and consulting firms, local authorities, SMEs and ambitious start-ups.
With skills in marketing developed within a professional services organisation, he takes time to understand clients’ needs and ensures that tactical marketing activity is relevant, proactive and of high standards.

In 2013, Jon was awarded a Scholarship to study on Cardiff University’s Executive Master of Business Administration, based upon his impact made in his marketing role in a consulting firm. In early 2017, Jon successfully graduated from Cardiff University Business School, where he refined his ability to apply strategic thinking to Squarebird’s deliverables.

When he’s not working, you’ll find him spending time with his young family, walking Opie (Squarebird’s Golden Retriever!), cycling, running, motorcycling, watching films or, as a fully qualified drone pilot, taking to the skies as part of his love for photography.

Ben, known in the office as Tux, joined the team with more than four years’ experience working in the PR and events industry across the UK and New Zealand.

He has worked with a range of B2B and B2C national and international clients across a variety of industries including food and beverage, automotive, construction, FMCG and more.

His experience spans across project management, digital marketing, media relations, event management, social, influencer & paid media management, and general account management.

Outside of work you’ll find Ben hitting a CrossFit session, the surf, or the golf course.

Tim is the lead website developer at Squarebird.

After training as a vehicle technician for the Volkswagen Group for more than 6 years, Tim decided to make a change in his career and pursue his hobby of building websites. Impressed with his tenacity and exciting range of self-taught digital skills, Squarebird offered Tim an Advanced Apprenticeship in Digital Marketing which he completed in early 2018.

Tim has also completed a level 3 qualification in Website Design and Development with Stonebridge College in his personal time and plans to continue gaining website coding related qualifications in the future.

When he’s not working, you can find him in the kitchen cremating a Lasagne, cycling around Bristol, rowing down the harbour or fixing up his 91 Mini Cooper.

Alec is the senior designer at Squarebird.

He is passionate about everything design from brand identities to UI design. Having completed a degree in Graphic Design at Sheffield Hallam University, Alec has worked in agencies in London and Bristol, as well as building up his own freelance business. Now he heads up the design team here in Nailsea.

Having worked with companies across the board, Alec has a passion to bring clients vision into reality. With a keen eye for brand identity, he is always looking to evolve and improve his clients’ look and feel to gain more traction and sales.

Outside of work you’ll find Alec on the cricket field, the football field or in the gym staying fit and healthy.

Heather leads on developing bespoke content for our clients’ websites, blogs, social media channels and marketing collateral.

Additionally, Heather assists with ongoing retainer activities and facilitates the smooth running of projects.

After graduating Lancaster University in July 2019, Heather was keen to get involved in marketing and help businesses with their online presence. She enjoys getting to know individual businesses and learning in depth about a wide array of sectors and services.

Having worked with and written content for technical subjects such as ERP platforms, cloud storage solutions, and psychometric tests, as well as unique business offerings, Heather approaches each project with enthusiasm and is always keen to further her knowledge.

When not in the office, you’ll find Heather socialising with friends over a glass of wine, obsessively clocking up 10,000 steps a day, or planning her next weekend staycation.

Ryan is responsible for establishing and implementing bespoke SEO and PPC strategies for clients in a wide range of industries.

Having joined the team in early 2017, he is dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes improve their organic position within the search engines through sustainable and trusted methods. He also leads Squarebird’s PPC team, helping organisations to cost-effectively increase their online visibility and reach their specific target market. His experience spans a whole host of projects, working with ambitious start-ups as well as FTSE-listed enterprises.

Away from the office you’ll find Ryan either playing football, chilling with family and friends or relaxing by the pool on a holiday abroad.

Amber Rollinson is our resident copywriter, crafting engaging content that balances creative writing with an awareness of SEO.

A graduate from the MSt Creative Writing at Oxford, her experience covers writing for television adverts, promotional magazines, and product marketing. Her copywriting has been highly commended, and she loves discovering new ways to tell brand stories.

Outside of work, she is developing her creative writing career. Her debut poetry collection is due to be published by Broken Sleep Books in June 2022, with another to follow shortly after. She is also a keen cyanotype artist and printmaker. Her poetry, short stories and artwork have been published in various on and offline publications including Neon, Channel, Epoque Press, The Common Breath, Porridge, The Cabinet of Heed and Stand.

Jay is a website developer at Squarebird.

With just over 15 years of experience in the Geospatial industry in varying capacities, Jay took the decision to change his career path to pursue his passion for creating websites.

Jay has built numerous websites over the years ranging from classic portfolio sites for small and local businesses, to full e-commerce stores for national corporations. He is eager to further his knowledge in web development and to bolster his skills wherever possible.

Outside of work, you’ll find Jay relaxing with his family, spending time with friends, watching football and a bit of gaming when time permits!

With over 15 years experience as a front and backend developer, Kirstin has worked for some of the most recognisable Web and e-commerce companies around the world.

When not networking on coding pixel perfect designs and complex developments, he can be found taking long walks with his two dogs and cooking up a storm in the kitchen.

Jamie is a website developer at Squarebird.

Jamie is a self-taught coding enthusiast who loves creating his own computer games. Jamie has worked on several major projects previously, including coding a custom registration software for a local school, and creating an online platform for schools across Europe to share teaching ideas and information.

Jamie joined Squarebird in 2019 to finally pursue a career in coding and further his knowledge in the development of websites.

Outside of work, Jamie is always close to a screen, whether he’s playing video games with friends, or experimenting with code.

Following the completion of his studies of Information Technology Management for Business at University in Bristol, Sam went on to work as a business associate for Hargreaves Lansdown. Eager to further his coding skills and website development knowledge, he joined the development team at Squarebird in 2021.

Since beginning at Squarebird, Sam has rapidly developed his knowledge and delivered a range of website for growing businesses.

Outside of work Sam loves to be involved in football whether it is playing himself or coaching the younger generation at his local club.

Clare is our graphic designer and creative illustrator.

Clare has been obsessed with making cool things for as long as she can remember, whether that be a 6ft collage of a beloved beach for her A Level project, or recently taking creative approaches to decorating her first home. Having spent all her formative years being immersed in the arts, she has a solid base and understanding of a wide range of creative skills.

Having studied illustration at University, Clare joined us after completing her degree and spending a few years as a freelancer. Besides illustration, she’s also always been drawn to the organisation and structure of information through graphic design, and how that can work with and be influenced by her more organic illustration style.

Clare enjoys diving into new projects and mastering different mediums and processes, from bespoke typography and engaging print design to playful illustrations and effective websites. She also has an unhealthy obsession with houseplants, which are slowly taking over her home.

Blake is a graphic designer at Squarebird.

Blake joined Squarebird following his degree in Graphic Design at University, bringing a wealth of design and illustrating talent. A keen freehand artist since childhood, Blake has now developed a special interest in printed and digital media.

With a passion for the fresh and new, Blake enjoys keeping track of current trends. Left to his own devices, however, he favours line illustration in a couple of bold colours.

Outside the office, Blake can be found cooking up a storm, exploring coastlines, or photographing stunning landscapes.

Dan is our videographer and photographer, who creates tailored, engaging content to meet our clients’ most challenging needs. From run-and-gun shooting to captivating motion graphics, Dan captures the best of businesses, services and people.

Travelling nationally for professional video production, Dan has been instrumental in building our impressive portfolio of projects: from TV commercials, documentary film work, brand storytelling and much more.

He leads on our full production services, from initial idea through to finished video, as well as his creative consultancy service, making up the total package.

Whether our clients need natural shots of employees in the workplace, or to convey their company’s message in a vibrant video, Dan’s friendly demeanour puts even the most camera shy at ease. His attention to detail, vast experience with industry leading brands, and easy-to-work-with attitude makes him a vital asset to all project visuals.

After over 40 years of working in Payroll Management at Bristol City Council, part-time-retired Alan works with Squarebird to ensure finance and accounts of the company are kept in check.

Outside of work, you will find Alan enjoying time with his family, fishing, cycling, mowing the lawn and keeping his car and motorcycle in tip-top condition!