Commercially aware STUDIO MANAGER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER with proven skills working in a quality pressurised print and media environment. Positive manager and communicator who undertakes an organised, creative and problem solving approach to overcoming production/design and quality challenges to meet the client’s requirements.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTSSuccessfully reviewed artwork/print procedures creating greatly improved workflow system with increased accuracy from artwork department resulting in reducing throwback rate i.e. not compatible to print from 65% to only 3% within 6-months.Procedures proved flexible to cope with 300% increase in workload over 5-year period without need to employ extra staff.Created and introduced a sales booking and briefing system using Acrobat that improved accuracy and productivity by 80% as jobs now more accurately conveyed what the client wanted. Worked with some of the world’s largest license companies (Disney, Marvel, FIFA and BBC) in creating fresh and original product ranges whilst following strict style guidelines.
Listed skills include Graphic Design, Illustrator, Logo Design, Graphics, and 25 others.