Portfolio Design

Portfolio Design We are a full service creative design, web development and marketing agency based in Bolton. Hello, we’re Portfolio. We explore, we explain, we excite. We know.

So, here comes the bit about how we invent, we innovate, we inspire. We definitely do all those things. But you’ve probably heard all that before. We could dazzle you with flamboyant words and extravagant promises, but we deal in actions. We’re straight up. Tell us what you need and we’ll get it done. No matter how big or small your project. We craft brand communications that motivate. That change

minds. Solve problems. Improve lives. Big claims. But it’s because we deal with people not target audiences, feelings not function that our clients stick with us and recommend us to others. Most importantly, we listen and we respond. We put you at ease, so we can really understand what makes you tick. Identify how we can fulfil your objectives and exceed your expectations. And we enjoy it. No. We love it. We don’t shout about us, we shout about you.

01/04/2026

We are loving Darren’s new look. 👌🏻
What do you think?

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! 🍀🍀
17/03/2026

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! 🍀🍀

We’re looking for an experienced, energetic Account Manager.As a full service creative agency you’ll love the variety of...
13/03/2026

We’re looking for an experienced, energetic Account Manager.

As a full service creative agency you’ll love the variety of the role, dealing with everything from one man bands taking their first steps through to worldwide organisations.

You’ll need experience in an account and or project management role in a similar or transferrable industry, as long as you have the skills we’re looking for we can work through the rest.

You might have noticed the world is a bit different these days, so you’ll need to be adaptable and willing to muck in wherever required.

We can offer you a great working environment (depending on who is controlling the office playlist), free brews (if you’re making them), medical benefits, competitive salary and no-one at Portfolio works on their birthday either!

So now we’ve said our bit here’s the formal stuff…
The main duties of this role will involve:

Developing relationships across a range of clients
Attending client meetings, taking briefs, and executing action points
Maintaining client contact and excellent communication throughout projects
Co-ordinating staff, internally and externally, to plan, price, and prioritise new projects
Leading the planning, scheduling, and tracking of project progress and deadlines, keeping all parties up to date
Delegating and liaising with other team members
Managing project administration, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects through to invoice stage
Organising workload and prioritising projects effectively
Tracking project performance and providing project evaluations and results measurement

Required experience:
Account Management: 2 years
Degree in business / marketing or substantial equivalent working experience
Excellent project management, organisational and problem-solving skills
2+ years’ experience in a similar role or a role that has required the same level of organisational and management skills

Nice to have:
Previous experience of growing, developing, managing, and coordinating the demands of multiple client accounts
Familiarity with social and digital management, including supporting content planning and campaign delivery across platforms
Driving licence & access to a car

If you are interested, please send your CV to [email protected]

12/03/2026

At portfolio, account handling is about turning big ideas into reality.

For thirty years we’ve been shaking up the ordinary, delivering extraordinary work that makes our clients feel like the stars of the show. Now we’re looking for an Account Handler who can keep the plates spinning, the creativity rolling and the clients smiling. Someone curious, calm and courageous, and just the right amount of obsession about the devil in the detail. If you love building relationships, solving problems before they happen and being part of a brilliant team that sparks real change, you might just fit in.

For more information, drop us a message.

BOLTON’S MOST ACCIDENT-PRONE KID TURNS 60 - AND SOMEHOW MAKES IT IN ONE PIECEBolton today celebrates a truly remarkable ...
22/01/2026

BOLTON’S MOST ACCIDENT-PRONE KID TURNS 60 - AND SOMEHOW MAKES IT IN ONE PIECE

Bolton today celebrates a truly remarkable milestone as Darren Clare turns 60 — a sentence that, frankly, many locals once thought would never make it to print.

Once famously dubbed “Bolton’s Most Accident-Prone Kid” by the Bolton Evening News, Darren first shot to local fame after achieving the near-impossible: falling into a fire and then being hit by a car in the same week. Doctors were baffled. His parents were exhausted. The town quietly removed all open flames and traffic whenever he left the house.

“That lad could trip over fresh air,” recalled one former neighbour. “We used to hear sirens and just assume it was Darren again.”

Yet against all odds — and common sense — Darren survived childhood, adolescence, and the 1980s, emerging not as a walking health-and-safety incident, but as a triathlete. Yes, a man once unable to walk past a fire without incident now voluntarily swims, cycles, and runs long distances for fun.

Experts describe this transformation as “confusing but inspiring.”

But Darren didn’t stop there.

He went on to found Portfolio, Bolton’s now-legendary design agency, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year — meaning Darren has dedicated half his life to a business that has quietly shaped the town’s visual identity. From working alongside Bolton Council and the local NHS, to supporting countless charity organisations, Portfolio has become woven into the fabric of the town.

“Darren has done more for Bolton than most people manage without falling into a fire,” said one council official. “And he’s done it with creativity, integrity, and remarkably few injuries.”
Colleagues describe him as loud, eccentric, and professional-ish.

“You’d never guess this is the same bloke who once lost a fight with a pavement,” said a long-standing client.

As Darren turns 60, friends and family say the celebrations will be low-risk, featuring no candles taller than a tea light and absolutely no moving vehicles. A helmet has been suggested “just in case.”

Happy birthday

This is what happens when you say Pantone too fast to Darren, he brings in the festive leftovers!
06/01/2026

This is what happens when you say Pantone too fast to Darren, he brings in the festive leftovers!

Happy New Year! Here's to an incredible 2026 🎉🥂
01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Here's to an incredible 2026 🎉🥂

Happy birthday to our own little gnome- Neil!Neil is one of our Web Developers and is bloody good at what he does, even ...
30/12/2025

Happy birthday to our own little gnome- Neil!
Neil is one of our Web Developers and is bloody good at what he does, even if we do say so!

Have a great day! 🎂🎁🎈🎉

Merry Christmas to all our colleagues, clients, suppliers and friends. We hope you all have a wonderful festive break an...
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our colleagues, clients, suppliers and friends. We hope you all have a wonderful festive break and see you in the new year. 🎄🎅🌲🧑‍🎄

18/12/2025

Who would have thought Darren would cause mayhem and end up on the naughty list!

The most thoughtful gift. Handmade sourdough bread by the talented .banana.designs Thank you so much! We don't think thi...
16/12/2025

The most thoughtful gift. Handmade sourdough bread by the talented .banana.designs
Thank you so much! We don't think this will last the lunch break in our office.

Address

Dart House, St Georges Square
Bolton
BL12HB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441204383822

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