Creative Design Director and Artworker with 25+ Years Experience
Resume:
Cover Note – Specific Experience
Educated to degree level, I bring over 25 years of experience as a technical coordinator, graphic designer, artworker, packaging designer, and photographer. I am a creative, articulate, and highly organised professional with a strong commitment to delivering results. A confident communicator, I excel in liaising with suppliers and retailers in a professional and effec- tive manner. Skilled in planning, organising, and prioritising, I am adept at driving projects from initial concept through to successful completion. My extensive and versatile skill set is transferable across a wide range of industry sectors. I also embrace the challenge of learning new skills, techniques, and processes, and remain open and adaptable to change. Skills and experience include:
• Excellent working knowledge of Apple Mac computer systems, Adobe Creative Cloud
(Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat), Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• A thorough understanding of the printing industry, artwork for print and packaging, online use and post press finishing techniques.
• Design, artwork creation and production of packaging (labels, stickers, pouches, boxes, blister packs), corporate literature, identities, exhibition stands, promotional material, POS, catalogues and artwork for digital platforms.
• Accomplished in all stages of the creative process, from briefing and concept creation through to production and delivery.
• Raising and managing Purchase Orders for artwork, tooling and plates associated with print and packaging design origination.
• Job costing, quotations and ordering materials, time, print and print finishing.
• Creating and amending technical guideline documents.
• Image editing and colour retouching for multiple print disciplines.
• Workings to ensure quality products are produced within specification and pricing.
• Leading pre press and press approvals, technical and print issues, root cause and corrective action.
• Managing brand guidelines (creation, amendment and review).
• Reviewing, improving and optimising processes to improve quality and delivery.
• Adapting designs to different components / sizes in keeping with design principle.
• Understanding timelines and File Transfer Protocols Dates (FTP), Bill of Materials (BOM’s), and Packaging Codes.
• Excellent housekeeping throughout my work.
• Working pro-actively at pace whilst maintaining attention to detail. Andrew Wilkins
CONTACT
**********@*****.***
Beverley
East Riding Yorkshire
HU178YA
SKILLS
• Graphic Design
• Press Ready Artwork
• Typography
• Photography
• Image retouching
• Corporate Literature
• Packaging
• Annual Reports
• Brochures
• Large format designs
• Process Development
• Teaching & Training
• Costing and quotations
• Managing and tracking
EDUCATION
2013
University of Grimsby BA(HONS)
Motion Graphics
2011
University of Grimsby CERT ED
Teaching and Training
1992
Lincoln College of Art HND Design &
Photography
1988-1990
GY College of Art & Design
Art Foundation
A Level Art
1984
Chelmsford Comprehensive
O Level
Mathematics, English Literature
English Language
Graphic Communication
Art / Visual Studies
CSE
Technical Drawing
Woodwork, Metalwork
Homecraft
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
With over 25 years of experience as a graphic designer, artworker, packaging designer, technical coordinator, and photographer, I bring a diverse and versatile skill set adaptable across multiple industries. Creative, detail-oriented, and highly organised, I am a confident communicator skilled in building strong relationships with suppliers and retailers. Proficient in planning, coordinating, and prioritising tasks, I excel at driving projects seamlessly from initial concept through to final delivery. WORK EXPERIENCE
DESIGN AND ARTWORKER 2022 – present
Artwork and packaging specialist - The Original Baker Freelance design and artwork - Various Clients
Work Based Trainer in Media - East Riding College
• Design & Artwork for print
• Corporate merchandise
• Exhibition & POS
• Website Asset Creation
• Artwork Co-ordination
• Image Retouching
• Venue Photography for Public and private events
DESIGN, ARTWORK AND PRINT MANAGER 2013 – 2022
Parkacre Enterprises Ltd.
Employed as Design, artwork and print Manager within a large Nutraceutical Company.
• Creating designs and print ready artwork for packaging and promotional purposes
• Establish and maintain new and existing processes to drive quality and business forward.
• Liaise with internal and external personnel to ensure quality and deadlines are met
• Present KPI’s and SMART targets to ensure best practice. MEDIA TUTOR 2009 – 2013
Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
Learning Tutor for FE and HE Media, design and Photography. Course leader for FE.
• Create and deliver lesson plans and SOWs
• Deliver innovative material to aid teaching and learning
• Present grading and feedback to a high standard
• Work to improve delivery and performance across FE and HE DESIGN ARTWORK PRINT LAYOUT MANAGE TRACK PROCESS Andrew Wilkins
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
• Photography
• Cycling
• Travel
• Hiking
• Cycling
• Music
• Technology
• DIY
• Renovation
DESIGN ARTWORK PRINT LAYOUT MANAGE TRACK PROCESS EXPERIENCE (Continued)
DESIGN AND ARTWORK MANAGER 2006 – 2009
Unique Party UK Ltd.
Manage all design and artwork for the UK counterpart to a large US based party product Company.
• Create eye catching product packaging
• Design and layout annual Company catalogue
• Liaise with US marketing team
• Archive all designs and marketing material
ARTWORK CO-ORDINATOR 2004 – 2006
SGS Ltd.
Co-ordinating designs and artwork for a busy artwork and repro studio dealing with blue chip clients.
• Tracking artwork from initial production to final print.
• Amending packaging artwork for press.
• Establishing and maintaining new and existing processes to drive quality and business forward.
FREELANCE DESIGN AND ARTWORK -2004
Various freelance design and photography. Client meetings through to final print. Corporate identities, brochures, posters, and web.
• Developing new business contacts
• Producing and presenting quotations
• Creating designs and artwork from bespoke briefs
• Manage all aspects of work arising from a small business REFEREES
Please do not contact current employer
or below referees without notification.
Eric Hilton
Parkacre Enterprise Ltd.
Hemswell Cliff
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
Lia Nici
Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
Nuns Corner, Laceby Rd,
Grimsby DN34 5BQ
Jim Cairnes (Vice President UK)
Unique Party, Medford House
East Common Lane,
Scunthorpe, DN16 1DE
More references and work samples available on request. Andrew Wilkins
ADDITIONAL COURSES
• Photoshop advanced
• Illustrator advanced
• Basic web design
• Video editing
• Health and Safety
• Basic Excel
• Manual Handling
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