About me

My name is Andrew West, i'm 36 and an experienced graphic designer & artworker.

I can offer commercial experience and technical expertise as well as a creative insight into all projects with an eye towards final production requirements and techniques.

My key applications include:

Adobe Creative Suite (CS3/4)

Adobe Flash

Adobe Dreamweaver

QuarkXpress

Adobe Acrobat/Distiller

I have worked on both Mac & PC platforms for several design and publishing companies producing everything from take-away menus to shop-front graphics to annual product catalogues.

I have a good eye for detail, good communication skills and can happily work as part of a team or individually.

I have previously developed/managed projects from initial idea/concept through to final press-ready/web-ready artwork.

On occasion I have set up photoshoots and dabbled in digital photography.

I am well versed in the use of various CMS systems and updating/maintaining website content and have experience in website desi

Skills

10+ years experience in the pre-press, print & design industry, Excellent working knowledge of Adobe CS programs, Quark Xpress & experience with Dreamweaver, Flash 8 & Visual Studio 2008 software (Mac & PC), Experience with Actionscript (AS2), CSS, HTML & ASP, Experience in CMYK film output/plate-making (negative and positive), Experience in CTP (computer-to-plate) systems, Experience in digital/large format print, Experience in the use and preparation of direct mail systems, Familiarity with computer networking systems, Experience in hardware repair and maintenance on laptop and desktop systems, System fault finding and diagnostics, Good eye for detail and creativity, Good communication skills, The ability to work individually or as part of a creative team

Sector Experience

I've mainly produced design work for the automotive performance aftermarket parts and accessories industry but have also produced design work for other clients whose industries include:, Fast food and catering, Wedding/event planning, Air filtration products, Plumbing and underfloor heating, Fine art materials, The work I have produced in these ares has included stationary, corporate literature, catalogues, leaflet, posters, large format exhibition displays and websites.

Clients

Avonbar Racing, Burton Power, Cam Auto Developments, Carports UK, Filtration Control Ltd, Muc-Off Motorsport Cleaning, Rising Sun Racing, Tran-X Performance Transmissions, Uponor Heating Systems, Winsor & Newton (ColArt)