Experience
October 2021 - present: Saatchi & saatchi, Senior CREATIVE ARTWORKER
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
• My role at Saatchi has been slightly different to previous, I was brought in to transition files from design that would then go into the production department,
making sure they are to the correct spec and to be used as a master file ready for adaption for various sizes.
• Working closely with AD’s / CD’s, discussing best ways to layout design files from Skyscrapers, Leaderboards and MPUs to responsive desktop and mobile emails.
• Laying out designs in line with requirements, strict company guidelines, colour correcting and image manipulation quickly and efficiently to meet client time restraints.
Clients include: EE • BT • Direct Line • Visa • British Heart Foundation • Britvic • OVO • Siemens • Marriot • Deutsche Telekom
January 2018 - October 2021: Wunderman Thompson, Senior CREATIVE ARTWORKER
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Artworking files that will either be produced in print or digital formats. From DM packs which include, letters, inserts and envelopes to large format billboards.
• Working closely with AD’s / CD’s, discussing best ways to layout digital artwork from Skyscrapers, Leaderboards and MPUs to responsive desktop and mobile emails.
• Laying out artwork in line with design requirements, strict company guidelines, colour correcting and image manipulation quickly and efficiently to meet client time restraints.
Clients include: BT • EE • Shell • Microsoft • GSK • Centrica • Samsung • HSBC • Lexus • Bose • Sage
June 2017 - January 2018: Wordbird, CREATIVE ARTWORKER
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Artworking files that will either be produced in print or digital formats. From DM packs which include, full page, half page and double page ads to multi page brochures.
• Working closely with the Art Director and Project Managers from scamps, discussing best ways to layout designs to meet client requests on time and within budget.
• Laying out artwork in line with design requirements, strict company guidelines, colour correcting and image manipulation quickly and efficiently to meet client time restraints.
Clients include: Bayer • Allergan • Eyecare (beyond now) • HRA Pharma
OCTOBER 2016 - June 2017: FREELANCE CREATIVE ARTWORKER
Since I started freelancing at the end of last year I have worked on various projects and campaigns with world famous advertising agencies here in London. I've worked on various projects with numerous clients, in both print and digital formats. The work has been exciting and enjoyable due to the nature of freelancing where placements really do add to and broaden my industry knowledge and experience. I feel working with new agencies really does keep you fresh. I'm always happy to learn new apps or programs for self improvement.
Agencies include: FCB Inferno • Saatchi & Saatchi • Ogilvy Healthworld • Digitas Health • Karmarama • DDB Remedy • Eg+ Worldwide • Imagination • The Telegraph
January 2014 - September 2016: SapientNitro, Creative Artworker
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Artworking files that will either be produced in print or digital formats. From DM packs which include, full page, half page and double page ads to envelopes and posters.
• Working closely with Art Directors from scamps, discussing best ways to layout digital artwork from Skyscrapers, Leaderboards and MPUs to responsive desktop and mobile emails.
• Laying out artwork in line with design requirements, strict company guidelines, colour correcting and image manipulation quickly and efficiently to meet client time restraints.
Clients include: Sky • Vodafone • Harley Davidson • Capital One • BA • Thomas Cook • Now TV • Scania
OCTOBER 2007 - DECEMBER 2013: F1 COLOUR LTD, CREATIVE ARTWORKER
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
When I first started at this company I was given a colour critical and time sensitive magazine to work on. My day to day routine was checking files supplied from the creative director to be correct by making sure layouts are to the specific dimensions, images are CMYK and high resolution. Colour correcting, retouching images, such as blemishes or unwanted facial hairs.
I also extended backgrounds and masked off parts that aren’t required before making print ready hi-res PDFs with the correct printer profiles. I’m communicating with the editorial assistants daily to which I have established a good basis of trust and understanding.
July 1994 - October 2007: Datumpress Ltd, Planner & Plate Maker/Prepress Operator
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
My apprenticeship started out with menial jobs and watching my mentors from which I picked up and learnt quickly. I made Matchprints and Chromalins for approval from clients then progressed to planning positive films on a lightbox to make lithographic plates. Once Macs came to the forefront in the reprographics industry I soon became a Prepress Operator working on everything from stationery, leaflets, posters, brochures, packaging, POS, large format banners and various blue chip campaigns.
Current Applications
Adobe InDesign CC • Adobe Photoshop CC • Adobe Illustrator CC • Sketch • Adobe Acrobat DC • Google Slides • PowerPoint • Also interested in learning motion graphics.
Education & Qualifications
September 1992 - July 1994: London College of Printing & Graphic Arts - London.
• BTEC National Diploma in Printing & Graphic Arts.
September 1990 - May 1992: St. Thomas Moore - London.
• GCSE Level: English B, Maths C, Science D, Geography B, History B