About me

Nick is a highly experienced, creative, graphic designer with an excellent portfolio of design skills within print, display, signage, exhibition design and web production.

Able to manage all projects from concept to delivery, Nick will meet with you to understand your needs, provide estimates for work, visuals, finished artwork and supply printing.

Exhibition and display work has been nominated for regional awards.

Nick works for himself and on contract, either full or part time.

Skills

Key skills, Design skills: Adobe Creative Suite v6, QuarkXPress 8 and Microsoft Office etc., gained through experience of working for public and private sectors. Excellent understanding of printing processes, museum exhibition design and creative display., Client liaison skills: Project management - meeting with clients at all levels to determine their requirements, provide visuals, estimates, organise and agree production time scales and deadlines, liaise with internal and external production companies., Managerial skills: Managing teams of designers - planning production schedules, organising workflow through in-house and external design staff and external suppliers. Responsible for staff recruitment, development, appraisals, training and disciplinary procedures., Office skills: Purchasing IT equipment and consumables, following procedures including risk assessment, first aid, writing reports and maintaining records.

Sector Experience

Working in, Advertising, Museums, Local Authorities, Socail Enterprise, Third Sector

Clients

Coventry Cathedral, Coventry City Council, Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, LuvAsia Radio, North Warwickshire Borough Council, Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery, Rugby Borough Council, Severnside Housing Association, Social Enterprise WM, Stafford County Council, Unity Trust Bank, Vagheggi Health Spa Chelsea

Trade Associations

Social Enterprise West Midlands