Rowan Morgan
Resume
Swansea, UK--Prior to returning to my home town, Swansea, I spent much of my career working in London and Hong
Kong. Over the last few years my attention has shifted from running my commercial photography
business to learning how to run an online brand.
As my brand is still in its early stages, I am currently on the lookout for either part of full time hybrid or
remote employment for a rising ecommerce brand or agency. This will allow me to lend my skills and
experience, and learn from a new team of professionals. In addition to my appointment, I will be keeping
my own brand ticking over in the evenings and weekends.
I am looking forward to being part of a team again, tackling new challenges and learning new skills.
Director, Hotdogs 4T Ltd. 2023-Present
Created the private label brand “Boho Bamboo” that sells high end, sustainable homeware and
accessories, with plastic free packaging. We sell via Amazon, Etsy, Shopify and tiktok, in the UK, and own
a partner firm based in the USA. In this role I have learned:
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How to create optimised listings for amazon, etsy and tiktok with proven results
Product research and competition analysis, using software such as Helium10 and Jungle Scout
Targeting customers using PPC campaigns and using tools such as Adlabs
Dealing with international shipping for China, UK and the US, understanding of incoterms, and
customs
Sourcing/designing profitable, compliant products that fit a range, and overcoming design hurdles
Online marketing- promoting social media campaigns, working with affiliates
Setting up and managing a US firm remotely, completing an IRS tax return
Participating in a well known e-commerce MBA course online “Ecom Freedom” (‘20-’22)
Commercial Photographer/Image consultant. 2017-Present
I have worked with numerous clients and teams, and integrated with a busy work environment. Significant
recent work has included:
● Traveling to the Atlas Mountains in rural Morocco (Aug 2024) photographing berber rugs for a UK
lifestyle brand, liaising with a Moroccan organisation supporting artisans (‘24)
● I participated in an official Adidas Originals advertising campaign for footlocker, in Mallorca,
working with an advertising agency. Images were used for official publicity on social media and
printed media (2018)
● Photographing the processes of making lace at Chanel’s head offices in Paris, for a publisher
based in LA -)
● Worked with boutique fashion houses, ad agencies and design agencies
● Specialised in photographing tailored tweed and luxury accessories, I freelanced for Holland
Cooper in Cheltenham, from- and became part of the website team.
Director, Co-founder CR2 Studios, Ltd, London-
I co-founded a studio business in London, with an ex-colleague. In 3 years, we had expanded from a 600
square foot space, to a 3800 square foot creative facility, which we built ourselves from an empty
industrial building. Tasks included:
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Hiring staff full time and freelance staff to assist maintaining the business
Financial strategy for a VAT registered firm with a turnover of in excess of £250,000
Running a photography and film studio, as well as a hot desk space for creatives
Sales and strategy, including google PPC marketing
Hosting space for short films, music videos and viral ad campaigns
Working with clients such as Ted Baker, Jimmy Choo, Puma, Dazed and Confused, Rollercoaster,
Peacocks Stores, Debenhams, Nick Knight’s SHOW Studio.
Photographer and Retoucher, French Connection, London-
On my return to the UK I was briefly hired to help set up a studio in Dusseldorf, then hired full time by
French Connection, in London , where I co-ran the in-house photography studio. My main duties included:
● Working as part of a large team of web designers and website executives
● Shooting and retouching e-commerce photography, and helping produce material for marketing
campaigns.
● Understanding the intricacies of an established brand
● Maintaining strict launch deadlines
Studio Manager, The Packshot Company, Ltd-
Starting as an assistant in the company’s Camden studios, I was sent to Leeds to help establish a new
studio for our client, Arcadia Group, plc. I then ran the ecommerce photography operation for Evans and
Dorothy Perkins. In 2007 I was relocated to Hong Kong, where I opened a studio and offshore editing
facility. One year later I left Packshot and spent two more years working freelance, and returned to
London in 2011.
Skills
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Amicable, and easy going. I work well in a team, or collaboration.
Self starter
Excellent communication, confident and able to sell products or ideas
Full clean driving license, vehicle owner. Seasoned traveler, confident overseas
Proficient at Adobe Photoshop, Midjourney, Davinci resolve, Google drive, Microsoft Office
Troubleshooter, resourceful
Qualifications
BA (hons) Photography Nottingham Trent University, gained 2.2,-,
Foundation Art and Design, Swansea Institute of Higher Education,-, 2 A-Levels (Art, Photography-, 9 GCSEs (8 ‘c’ or above, including Maths and English)
