About us

With over two decades of experience, Wax Digital delivers precise, strategic design solutions tailored to global businesses in scientific and technical industries. We streamline marketing workflows, enhance communication across teams, and accelerate time-to-market, helping you achieve measurable, lasting results. Our deep understanding of complex technical markets allows us to go beyond expectations, acting as a trusted extension of your marketing team. Our lean and focused structure means we can pivot effortlessly, aligning with your priorities at every stage.
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Why Wax Digital

We work with market leaders, and stay with them, building long-term partnerships that give your teams the space to thrive using our two-point formula that’s been created for busy teams working in technical industries. Rely on a framework that’s built for consistent success. Wax Digital was built to help scientific and technical businesses like yours break the cycle of wasted spend and team burnout. Too many agencies don’t get your market, and it can show. Instead, you need a partner who speaks your language, understands your subject matter, and delivers strategic, creative content that actually moves the needle. Consistently, efficiently, and without draining your internal resources.

Our Values & Approach

Great communication is the heart of everything we do. That means forging genuine, honest relationships that last. We build trust through transparent processes, accountability, and measurable outcomes. We want deliver exciting and inspiring creative, that enables you to lead in your market, that’s why we do what we do. We combine a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices with a proven focus on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring every project is delivered to the highest standard. We only work with FSC-certified printers, ensuring all our print work supports responsible forest management.

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Relationships

At Wax Digital, we understand the importance of building strong customer relationships, and we believe that family is at the heart of this philosophy. We know that our clients trust us with their most valuable assets – their businesses – and we are committed to providing them with the highest quality of service possible. We are committed to building lasting relationships with our clients, and we believe that our dedication to treating them like family is what sets us apart from other design agencies.

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Trust

Building trust is essential to our work at Wax Digital. We keep clients informed and involved through regular updates and feedback, ensuring the final design meets and exceeds expectations. By fostering open communication and seamless collaboration, we provide peace of mind, allowing clients to focus on their strengths while we handle the design process. Trust and confidence in our ability to deliver exceptional, high-quality work are at the core of our approach, helping us build lasting relationships with our clients.

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Expertise

Our efficient design process saves your business time while delivering targeted, visually stunning results. We work closely with you to understand your goals, using industry expertise to craft designs that appeal to your audience and incorporate the latest trends. This fresh, up-to-date approach helps your business stand out in a competitive market, attracting more customers. Partnering with us gives you access to a skilled team of graphic designers, illustrators, web designers, animators, and video professionals, providing tailored solutions that give you a market advantage.

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CEO / Creative Director

Stephen is a highly experienced creative based in Gateshead with over a decade of experience designing and delivering creative solutions for the market leader in the paints and coatings sector… AkzoNobel. At the beginning of the pandemic, Stephen made the decision to go full-time freelance and has since built excellent client relationships based on trust and his extensive industry knowledge.

Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Stephen spent four years building trust with clients and growing his freelance business. Excellent project management skills have allowed him to efficiently and effectively manage his expanding workload, delivering projects on time to highly satisfied clients. He has continued to work with renowned brands such as AkzoNobel, International and Interpon, showcasing his expertise in various design disciplines including video and motion graphics, design for print, interactive design, and design for the web.

Stephen has extensive experience in planning, design & development, and delivering campaigns for web, screen or paper, making him a valuable asset to any size client. His passion for design excellence and work ethics have earned him a reputation as a trusted and reliable creative practitioner in the industry, particularly in his work with large organizations. Stephen has also worked with a range or start-ups and small businesses, delivering bespoke design solutions, offering creative support and guidance.

Stephen takes pride in his work and is proud to have helped contribute to AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip brand winning the IBEX 2019 Innovation Award. Additionally, his design-led wallet business, Boreal, was part of the ‘Starter for 10’ initiative led by Wayne Hemmingway, which was featured in Digital Arts Magazine. Stephen’s art and fashion brand, Since1982, has also been featured in the Northeast magazine, ‘The Crack.’

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Collaborators

At Wax Digital we are a design agency that is proud to collaborate with a talented group of creative freelancers, all of whom are experts in their respective fields. Together, we offer a wide range of creative services to clients in various industries. Our growing team of freelancers includes graphic designers, illustrators and film makers, all of whom are passionate about their craft and dedicated to delivering exceptional work. Whether you need a new website, a film, animation or a comprehensive branding strategy, Wax Digital and our network of freelancers are here to help bring your vision to life.

Would you like to join our growing team?

We’re currently on the lookout for:

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11:27 03 Feb 25
We have worked with Stephen for many years now and his output, service level and advice are first rate. A fantastic partner for our team and business.
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12:49 01 Aug 24
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18:02 23 May 24
Wax Digital have provided us with a fantastic video to highlight our services delivered with great passion and detail for the brief given. Stephen's work was carried out with upmost professionalism throughout the process even with our demanding requirements.

We highly recommend Wax Digital.

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12:47 08 Nov 23
I did some freelance work for Wax Digital Ltd and they were great. Excellent communication, very professional and a joy to work for!
We have worked with the team at Wax Digital since their inception, and with Stephen for a number of years prior to that. Comfortably one of the easiest agencies to work with, delivering the highest quality output at all times. Their attention to detail and in-depth knowledge to our brand guidelines makes the briefing process super easy.

We will continue to trust the team moving forward and are excited to develop our partnership.
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13:32 26 Oct 23
I have worked as a freelancer with Wax Digital. They have been a pleasure to work with. The projects have been well put together and payed promptly after completion. They have been extremely accommodating to changes that might occur during the projects and have been great for work.
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15:11 23 Oct 23
Such a pleasure to deal with Stephen Gibbs. I can't rate him highly enough.
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09:15 22 Feb 23
One of the best agencies I have ever worked with – highest quality work, on time and on spec. From high volume graphic design work to top creative videos and animations, the result is always amazing. No what is needed – from rigidly defined and specified to broad creative co-creation – Wax Digital delivers every time. I am super happy to have them as an agency partner.
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11:15 21 Feb 23
Have worked with Stephen for over 15 years and can honestly say his creativity and standard of design is second to none. Whether it is design for print, video or digital work, the standard is always excellent, as is the customer service. Highly recommended.
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We are a b2b graphic design agency that excels at all forms of video & motion graphics, website design & printed content creation. We can provide comprehensive artwork management services, seamlessly integrating into your marketing workflows, improving efficiency and effectiveness of campaigns. We’re so seamless you’ll soon think we’re part of the family.


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