About me

*Freelance Illustrator and Surface Pattern Designer based in the West Midlands

* 5+ years commercial design and surface pattern expertise for stationery / gift, bags and craft products

* Passionate product person with significant skills in trend prediction

* In depth understanding of new product development

* Proven track record of designing profitable brands and private label ranges for the UK High Street / grocers and worldwide

* Extensive experience dealing with Chinese factories - including cost negotiation

* Consistently create and manage commercially viable ranges to be delivered within tight retail timelines

* Please contact me to discuss your brief

Skills

Surface pattern design, illustration, graphic design, new product development

Sector Experience

Stationery, bags, greetings, gifting, homeware & craft products. Significant experience designing for children and teens.

Awards

Illustration BA (Hons) , All images copyright Vicky Croydon 2011. Reproduction of designs / illustrations in whole or in part without prior consent is prohibited. , http://www.vickycroydon.co.uk, http://www.vickycroydon.blogspot.com/

Clients

Products using my designs have been sold in major UK high street stores and worldwide.