About me

Senior Creative Artworker with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality production across FMCG, advertising, and corporate sectors. A hands-on leader with exceptional technical proficiency and a keen eye for design, bringing creative ideas to life with precision and flair. Proven track record in managing teams, maintaining studio efficiency, and delivering repro-ready artwork across a broad range of media. Passionate about quality control, brand consistency, and streamlining studio operations to ensure seamless production.

Core Competencies

- Creative & Technical Direction

- Print Production & Artworking

- Studio Operations & Resource Management

- Team Leadership & Mentoring

- Adobe Creative Suite Expert (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

- Retouching, Layout, Typography

- Quality Control & Brand Consistency

- Repro-Ready Artwork for Packaging, Press, POS, OOH

- Epson Colour Proofing & Colour Profiling

- Workflow Optimization & Backup Systems

Professional Experience

Creative Services Manager / Production Manager
Various Agencies & Clients

- Led and managed studio teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all creative outputs.

- Collaborated with Creative and Client Services to translate conceptual ideas into final artwork.

- Oversaw all technical and production aspects of creative delivery, from briefing to print.

- Produced high-quality, repro-ready artwork across diverse media including FMCG packaging,

brochures, press, POS, 48-sheets, and full London Underground station dominations.

- Ensured consistent brand application, accuracy in copy, and adherence to technical specs.

- Maintained robust backup and workload tracking systems, including time

and resource management.

- Built strong relationships with external suppliers, printers, and production partners.

- Acted as a mentor and line manager to junior and senior team members,

fostering professional growth.

- Stayed ahead of new technologies and print innovations, bringing fresh ideas

to the studio environment.

Skills

artwork, Image Retouching, Typography

Sector Experience

Advertising, Catalogues & Brochures, Creative services manager, Key Visuals, Packaging, Point of Sale, Production Lead, retouching

Clients

Asda, Kellogg, Morrisons, PepsiCo