Flexible creative marketing for independent artists, designers and studios

Brand, digital marketing and social media support that builds consistent and meaningful visibility.

Whatever you’re creating, we build visibility around it.

The Sussex Studio is a freelance marketing studio for independent artists, designers and creative led businesses in South East England. We adopt a flexible approach to supporting where needed across brand strategy, digital marketing and social media so you can build clear, consistent and meaningful visibility.

Whether you are looking for marketing support for a few hours a week or a few days a month, explore more about what we do below or talk to us to see how we can help.

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What we do

Brand Positioning

We help creative practices define how their work is seen and understood.

From brand positioning to messaging and visual direction, Sussex Studio develops thoughtful identities that feel clear, consistent and aligned with your work.

Services may include:

  • Brand positioning

  • Audience and messaging clarity

  • Brand narrative development

  • Visual identity guidance

  • Launch and exhibition strategy

Ideal for emerging studios, evolving creative practices and brands entering a new phase.

Digital Marketing & Social Media

We help creative businesses build a consistent and intentional online presence.

Through thoughtful strategy, content creation and social media management, Sussex Studio strengthens your visibility while allowing you to stay focused on your work.

Services may include:

  • Content strategy and planning

  • Social media management

  • Content creation and copywriting

  • Launch support for exhibitions and collections

  • Monthly insights and reporting

Designed for independent creatives and small businesses seeking clear, consistent digital presence.

Content & Communication

We create thoughtful content that communicates your work clearly and with intention — from website copy and artist statements to exhibition and launch support.

Our approach is measured, editorial and aligned with the integrity of your practice.

Services may include:

  • Artist and studio biographies

  • Website copy

  • Exhibition press releases

  • Collection narratives

  • Email newsletters

Each piece is shaped around your voice, audience and the context of your work.

Who we are for

We believe artists , designers and curators should be immersed in their practice, not dividing their energy between creative work and the ongoing demands of marketing.

Sussex Studio offers considered, flexible freelance marketing support that integrates seamlessly into your practice. We step in where needed to strengthen your presence while you remain focused on your work.

We bring clarity, structure and support without the commitment or overhead of managing someone
in-house.

  • Artists and designer-makers wanting to build a digital following

  • Creative design studios seeking brand clarity and positioning

  • Independent Art Galleries needing flexible marketing support without adding to head count

  • Design practices wanting to grow their social presence.

Who we work with

  • KMA Gallery Brighton

    Kellie Miller Arts Gallery

    The leading South East Contemporary Art Gallery showcasing original art from emerging and established artists across paintings, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media.

  • Bespoke Interior Design Studio

    Pfeiffer Design - Interior Architecture

    Award-winning Sussex Interior design studio creating considered, beautifully crafted spaces shaped by lifestyle, materiality and timeless design.

  • Bespoke furniture makers

    Inglis Hall

    Luxury Kitchen Designers and furniture makers using traditional techniques in the heart of Sussex.

  • Art in Nature

    The Sussex Forager

    Capturing the Sussex landscape and the natural environment through walking, photography, drawing and found objects.

  • Luxury homewares

    Tajah Lane

    Luxury GOTs certified homeware brand designing colourful, sustainable bedding and home accessories.

  • 3D and AR e-commerce product solutions

    Plattar

    Transforming e-commerce products into interactive 3D and AR immersive experiences that increase conversions and reduce returns.

Working Together

Step One

We offer a free 45-min online consultation to understand your practice, your current challenges and where you would like to take your work next.

Step Two

Together we outline a path forward that’s realistic, strategic, and tailored to your specific needs. This could be a short term project or longer term marketing support such as a few hours a week to a few days a month depending on the scope.

We will provide you with:

  • A clear proposal outlining the scope

  • Defined deliverables

  • Timeline and investment

  • Recommended next steps

Step Three

Once the scope of work, investment and timeline is agreed we will get started.

We typically work on either a defined fixed fee project basis or a minimum three-month partnership commitment at the outset.

Book a free consultation

Interested in working together?

Whether you have a small one-off marketing project or require regular support across digital marketing, social media management, branding or copywriting, contact us using the methods below:

Email: info@thesussexstudio.co.uk

Online: Submit the online form and we’ll get back to you.

Why choose freelance marketing support?

The flexible marketing resource that fits into your creative practice

Gain specialist creative marketing guidance without the expense or commitment of a full-time hire. Pay only for the services you need and maintain control over your investment.

A flexible solution that you can scale up or down as required and adapts to your workflow, not the other way around.

While The Sussex Studio manages visibility and supports your digital presence, you stay immersed in your practice. Creative time is protected, with marketing working in harmony with your craft.

Laura Francis, Founder of The Sussex Studio

Meet the Founder

After more than a decade working in corporate marketing in London, I moved to Sussex to combine strategic marketing experience with a longstanding interest in creative, design-led practice.

Over the past five years, I have worked closely with independent artists, designers and bespoke brands, helping translate craft, materiality and process into marketing that feels clear, thoughtful and culturally aligned.

Through this work, I’ve developed a strong understanding of the challenges independent creatives often face: limited time, niche audiences, and the pressure to maintain visibility while remaining focused on the work itself.

Sussex Studio was created to offer flexible, considered marketing support that integrates naturally into creative practice. The aim is always the same; to strengthen visibility without compromising integrity.

I bring a calm, strategic approach to every project, helping creative businesses build a presence that feels consistent, intentional and aligned with their work.