JDO, the award-winning brand design and innovation agency, has today announced the appointment of Alex Lazarevic to the role of Design Director.

Alex joins the agency following a successful freelance career that has seen her work across a broad portfolio of world-famous accounts, including well-known Unilever and Mars brands, as well as a number of independent artisanal brands such as Athrú – a single malt Whisky from Lough Gill Distillery in Ireland.

“Alex is a consummate designer and always delivers highly creative and inspired work with a contemporary edge,” says Paul Drake, Founder and Creative Director, JDO “We believe Alex will champion creative excellence and prove to be a strong leader within our global management team.”

Since graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, Alex has honed her craft working with some of the industry’s leading creative agencies including: JKR Global, B&B studio and Design Bridge.

Commenting on joining JDO Alex says: “JDO is an agency that has always committed to the code of creating beautiful things with utility and purpose. It’s an agency on the ascent right now, and I am joining at a pivotal time – being part of its future is something I am very much looking forward to.”