Chase Design Group, the brand design agency, has appointed Peter Hawkins as art director for its recently opened office in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, the firm also has offices in New York and Chicago.

Hawkins, a 15-year packaging, branding and corporate communications veteran will lead the UK office’s creative team. Since graduating from Edinburgh College of Art in 2002, Pete has helped deliver strategically focused creative for a host of clients including Carlsberg, Nestlé, Duvel, Mondelēz, United for Healthier Kids, Magners, Nestea and The Famous Grouse.

Clark Goolsby, chief creative officer at Chase Design Group, says, “Peter is a self-confessed typography geek with an incredible ability to balance perfectionism with expressionism. We are eager for him to collaborate closely with our clients as he asks the tough questions, and inspires creative and effective solutions.”