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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 & Retouching
- 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.

Details

AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractPerm, Freelance, Part time, Remote

LocationWakefield: United Kingdom

Working LocationsLeeds: United Kingdom, Wakefield

Skill LevelSenior

Tagged Job TitlesArtworker, Retoucher

Ranking

#14 Ranked Artworker

Achievements

Top 25Artworker

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Recommendations

Currently No Recommendations

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

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