Gareth Stevens
Commercial Director @Spark Design Academy
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WORK HISTORY
Commercial Director @Spark Design Academy
Spark Design Academy (SDA) is a UK-accredited creative education platform designed to bridge the gap between education and industry — giving learners around the world the opportunity to develop real design skills, accredited qualifications, and future-ready confidence.I lead on strategy, growth, and partnership development, overseeing the evolution of SDA from concept to global delivery. Our mission is simple: make creativity accessible, practical, and purposeful.Key Achievements & Responsibilities- Programme Development: Oversaw creation of scalable models including Direct-to-Learner, Co-Curricular (CCA), Accelerator (Intensive), and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) pathways — adaptable across schools, colleges, and academies- Content & Platform Strategy: Designed the digital learning environment (via Teachable) to include video-led instruction, interactive workbooks, facilitator resources, and quality assurance frameworks- Brand & Marketing: Directed SDA’s positioning as a globally scalable creative education brand, building multi-market sales funnels, video campaigns, and ambassador initiatives- Industry Recognition: Established relationships with education and sports organisations and global creative networks to drive awareness and learner recruitment- Leadership & Team: Collaborated with co-founders and education directors to align creative delivery with academic integrity, shaping a learning experience that builds not only design ability but confidence, communication, and collaboration.Impact:500+ learners across 60+ countries have now completed SDA programmes — developing portfolios, progressing into higher education, and securing creative roles at leading brands.SDA continues to scale globally through institutional partnerships, licensed delivery, and digital innovation.
EDUCATION
Bankfield High School
A - C
ABOUT GARETH STEVENS
In today’s world, growth rarely comes from doing more — it comes from connecting what already exists.Most businesses don’t have a lack of ideas, tools, or content. They have a lack of alignment.I co-founded Momentm to help organisations connect the dots between brand, content, technology, and people — turning fragmented efforts into joined-up systems that actually scale.We act as digital and creative partners, designing and delivering across:Branding and messagingContent and videoWebsites, apps, and platformsAI assistants and automationLearning systems and internal enablementBut more importantly, we focus on how it all works together.That means building- Clear acquisition and communication systems- Tools and content teams actually use- Scalable infrastructure that supports growth, not noiseOur roots sit in storytelling and content, but Momentm has evolved into a strategic partner model — blending creativity, technology, and commercial thinking to support long-term growth.We’ve delivered across hospitality, technology, recruitment, education, and beyond — helping leaders move from disconnected activity to cohesive, measurable progress.If you’re looking for a partner who can connect strategy, execution, and scale — let’s connect.Because growth doesn’t come from isolated tactics.It comes from systems that work together.
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