About me

Hi,

My name is Barbara and I have been working as a graphic designer for different companies since 2004. My portfolio includes examples of books designs, corporate identities, marketing materials and newsletters.

My last full-time employment was as a publishing designer at Penguin Childrens' in London, where I worked on various brands, titles and formats, taking projects from concept to ready for repro. Since my position was made redundant in November 2011 I have been doing freelance design work, creating my own jewellery and become a yoga teacher.

My Art Director at Penguin says:

"To whom it may concern,

I confirm that I have known Barbara Antonino in a professional capacity for 5 years.

She was first employed by Penguin Books as a full-time Assistant Designer and then later promoted to Designer.

As Art Director of the Frederick Warne list I was her manager for the last 4 years of her employment.

I have found Barbara to be a capable Designer. She has good computer skills in the software associated with the role of a publishing designer - including Adobe Creative Suite. She is organised, honest and friendly.

I am happy to provide further information if required.

Yours faithfully,

Liz Catchpole"

Please feel free to take a look at my CV and portfolio and contact on or email me at

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best Wishes,

Barbara

Skills

Book designs (Novelty books, Picture books, Activity books) Commissioning illustrations Briefing external freelance designers Some admin work (filling in contracts for freelancers and illustrators, project schedules) Book concept according to brief and budget (format, paper stock, novelties, finishes) Preparing files for repro Colour checking and correcting on proofs Preparing files for iPhone/iPad apps Sales/Marketing materials (presentations sheets and book fairs panels) Motived Full of enthusiasm Versatile Well organized Team player Photoshop InDesign Illustrator Acrobat CS5 (and below) Microsoft Words PowerPoint Excel

Sector Experience

Publishing Financial Education

Awards

BA Design Studies (2:1)

Clients

Hartford Investments Association of Accounting Technicians The Economist Ideology, Penguin Books UK