About me

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am writing to you about your vacancy for a Senior Graphic Designer.

I am currently a freelancer looking to get back into book publishing full time and can start immediately.

Here below is a basic summery of my experience:

I have over 8 years experience in book publishing.

Commissioned work out to freelancers - designers, illustrators and cartographers - arranging photographers for photo shoots. Managing several projects and prioritising work load keeping to tight deadlines.

Taking books from design concepts through to print.

Liaising with all levels of management, editors, authors, picture researchers and the production team.

Great eye for detail, checking picture quality, ozalids and proofs.

Produced material for the sales team for exhibitions and catalogues.

Designed for children titles, biography's, history, humour and entertainment, puzzles and games, reference and lifestyle and graphic novels.

Methodical and organised approach to tasks with good communication skills.

I am proficient in InDesign, Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop using Mac's & PC's.

Best regards,

Gulen Shevki