Bleed & Trim is founded
Two designers and a borrowed desk in Leeds, working on brands for local startups.
Our story
Small team, big standards.
How Bleed & Trim became Leeds's favourite studio.
+1 (512) 555-0148 Mon – Thu · 9:00am – 6:00pm
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Why Bleed & Trim
Real expertise with a friendly face.
Bleed & Trim is an independent creative studio in Leeds. We help ambitious companies find a sharper story, build websites people enjoy using and turn attention into revenue, with one senior team from first workshop to launch day.
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B Corp certified
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Mission & values
Service that feels personal again.
Everything we do at Bleed & Trim comes back to six simple promises we make to all of our clients.
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People first
We take the time to listen. Every conversation starts with you, not a ticket number.
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Real expertise
Our people are experienced, properly trained and genuinely good at what they do.
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Rooted in Leeds
Local partners, local suppliers and a lot of local clients. We're proud to be part of Leeds.
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Easy to reach
Call, message or drop in. Quick, clear answers without the runaround.
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Honest advice
If something isn't right for you, we'll say so, even when it means less business for us.
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Privacy, always
Your details stay private and secure. We never sell or share your data.
Our story
How we got here.
From day one to today: the moments that shaped Bleed & Trim in Leeds.
2014
2017
First digital product team
We added UX and engineering to design and build products, not just brands.
2021
B Corp certification
Formalising our commitments to fair pay, flexible work and climate-positive operations.
2025
Growth practice launches
SEO, paid media and CRO under one roof, so launches keep compounding.
Meet the team
The people behind Bleed & Trim.
Experienced people who know Leeds, take the time to listen and get the details right.
Awwwards SOTD ×6Elena Marsh
Founder & Creative Director
Fifteen years in brand design across London and New York. Leads every identity project personally.
Awwwards SOTD ×6Marcus Bell
Managing Director
Former product lead who keeps projects on time, on budget and pleasantly drama-free.
Awwwards SOTD ×6Sana Iqbal
Head of Growth
Runs SEO, paid and CRO. Believes every metric should connect back to revenue.
Awwwards SOTD ×6Leo Fontaine
Design Lead, Product
Designs interfaces for SaaS and fintech, with a soft spot for well-named design tokens.
Awwwards SOTD ×6Hannah Cho
Technical Director
Leads engineering. Builds fast, accessible sites and has opinions about image formats.
Awwwards SOTD ×6Oliver Grant
Senior Copywriter
Writes names, taglines and websites that sound like people, not press releases.
Get started
Ready when you are. Get in touch today.
Tell us what you need and our people will take it from there. It's quick, there's no obligation and we reply the same day.
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