Naeem Alvi founded Notepad Studio in 2017, having spent years helping fast-growth SMEs [small and mid-sized enterprises] and big brands like Nike, Adidas and RBS NatWest. Naeem wanted to provide ambitious tech companies with big brand experiences to help them scale up effectively and affordably.

Since its inception, Notepad has grown steadily. Currently, the team is made up of 10 talented individuals and aims to double that amount by 2022.

Notepad creates brands for forward-looking businesses. They shake up norms and break down barriers, using brands to create a brighter and better future for people around the world.

It firmly believes that a company’s values should never be compromised. It champions over-communication, being radically optimistic, being a do-er, learning together, being selfless and finally, being human.

Notepad is constantly challenging conventions – that’s why the team is fully remote, flexible and shares the profits. They are a tight-knit bunch of creative thinkers, with a passion for laughter, collaboration, and caffeine.

The studio offers some great additional perks for its employees, including a bike-to-work scheme, one mental health day per year in addition to 25 days holiday, an annual company away day, Friday team drinks and endless notepads.

The Foundry is Notepad’s paid internship programme. Set up to nurture creative talent in the heart of Birmingham, The Foundry recruits the best creative minds.

The internship is a real job with opportunities to learn from some of the best in the industry. Interns are treated as employees with a clear job description and one-to-one meeting appraisals to track their progress and performance.