SOUTHWOLD creative agency Spring Design & Advertising has recruited James Kindred to head up their studio as creative director.Mr Kindred has been working with the firm for two years on a freelance basis while running his own consultancy, JKD.

SOUTHWOLD creative agency Spring Design & Advertising has recruited James Kindred to head up their studio as creative director.

Mr Kindred has been working with the firm for two years on a freelance basis while running his own consultancy, JKD.

His clients will be brought into Spring, where they will benefit from enhanced scale both in studio and account management.

Spring's managing director Erika Clegg said he would be a “great asset” to the company.

“Our experience of working with James made it clear that his creative talent in fully matched by an understanding of deadlines and clients' business needs,” she said.

“Our studio team are delighted to have him as their leader, keeping an eye on all the work they produce, and our external network of senior designers will continue to ensure our work is always unique.”