Ross King Email & Phone Number

A highly experienced Graphic Designer/Mac Operator/Creative Artworker with a 15 year history of working in the greetings card industry, gaining extensive knowledge of design and print production. A focused and enthusiastic professional with a degree qualification in Graphic Design, a wealth of creativity and a diverse range of skills to oversee a design project through from the initial concept to completion.Key skills and expertise include:Fully conversant in all major Adobe applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and Indesign Full understanding of printing and finishing processes and producing printed proofsBA (Hons) in Graphic Design (2:1) from University of the West of EnglandExcellent creative skillsIT skills (including Microsoft Office)Meticulous attention to detailExcellent photography and post-photography skills (image retouching, masking etc)Creation of templates for 3D packagingExcellent communication skillsAble to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and delivery under pressure whilst maintaining high standardsRegularly placed into supervisory role to provide cover for holidays and absences where requiredTechnical Skills:Day-to-day processing of digital files, ensuring timely delivery of checked and verified PDF files to internal departments and external clients.Ensuring that all information on files is correct and print ready, with no issues and adheres to the latest corporate and brand style guides.Providing printed proofs to internal and external departments.Checking printed proofs i.e. spelling and grammer checks and ensuring that all finishes are overprinting correctly. Perform complex colour separations for textile based images.Photographing products - producing high quality images for both print and web based marketing purposes - including image retouching, masking etc.Providing creative and technical assistance and advice to other departments.Setting foreign-language text on exported products.Creation of posters, flyers, POS, CDU's and FSDU’s for marketing purposes.Preparing bespoke artwork for external clients such as Clintons, Card Factory, Tesco and Asda.Responsible for backing up all company data on a daily basis and maintaining integrity of data.Modifying cards and artwork to customer specifications - removing finishes, changing sizes etc.Organising access and permissions for new licensee suppliers using Xinet software.Preparing catalogues and brochures, calendars and diaries and interactive licensing style guides for a variety of clients.