After spending over 30 years in the creative industry, I’ve built a strong background in artwork production across a variety of formats, from traditional print media to digital publications. I’m highly proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Figma, with a deep understanding of print processes, colour management, and pre-press requirements. My work spans editorial layout, brochure and catalogue design, large print, OOH/DOOH billboards, POS, FMCG, marketing collateral, e-publications, social media marketing, web banners, and branded content – always with a focus on precision, consistency, and deadline-driven delivery.…

Gary Brookman

After spending over 30 years in the creative industry, I’ve built a strong background in artwork production across a variety of formats, from traditional print media to digital publications. I’m highly proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Figma, with a deep understanding of print processes, colour management, and pre-press requirements. My work spans editorial layout, brochure and catalogue design, large print, OOH/DOOH billboards, POS, FMCG, marketing collateral, e-publications, social media marketing, web banners, and branded content – always with a focus on precision, consistency, and deadline-driven delivery.…

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After spending over 30 years in the creative industry, I’ve built a strong background in artwork production across a variety of formats, from traditional print media to digital publications. I’m highly proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Figma, with a deep understanding of print processes, colour management, and pre-press requirements.

My work spans editorial layout, brochure and catalogue design, large print, OOH/DOOH billboards, POS, FMCG, marketing collateral, e-publications, social media marketing, web banners, and branded content – always with a focus on precision, consistency, and deadline-driven delivery.

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Work Experience

Senior Creative Artworker at GAIN (formerly Eleven Miles)
June 30, 2025 - July 18, 2025
Used creative understanding to deliver artwork solutions across all media by accurately re-formatting existing artwork to multiple sizes. Collaborated with designers to ensure design integrity and high-quality final artwork production. Created mock-ups for concept realization with internal teams and clients. Managed workload scheduling, liaised with freelancers, artworkers, printers, and external suppliers. Provided high-quality image retouching and solved artwork, print, and production challenges while working within clients’ brand guidelines.
Director at Brookman Design
July 1, 2009 - Present
Provided freelance graphic design and artworking services to a wide range of clients across diverse sectors including advertising agencies, publishing, healthcare, architecture, and marketing. Managed projects involving brand design, print, digital artwork, and client communications while maintaining high standards of quality and meeting client requirements.
Creative Artworker at RunningMan Publishing
July 1, 2009 - July 18, 2025
Produced show and event guides, adverts, and online flash banners ensuring all artwork was accurate and of high standard. Troubleshot technical and design issues and liaised effectively with production managers and clients.
Freelance at News International and Columns Design
March 1, 2008 - July 18, 2025
Created 'reader offer' artwork for multiple newspapers including The Times and The Sun. Produced ad hoc inserts and managed last-minute space ads. Created and set advertisements in compliance with client specifications.
Senior Creative Artworker at M&G Investments
August 31, 2007 - July 18, 2025
Produced brochures, sales aids, mailings, magazines, and advertisements including newspaper and billboard ads. Created concepts for new products and campaigns. Managed a team of artworkers and temporary staff, planned and coordinated photoshoots, and liaised with account managers, production managers, and clients.
Freelance at Fidelity Investments and Virgin Atlantic
March 1, 2006 - July 18, 2025
Produced investor documentation including graphs and tables, worked on adverts, mailings, and booklets for clients.
Senior Creative Artworker at News International
September 30, 2005 - July 18, 2025
Produced ‘reader offer’ artwork for major newspapers such as The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, and the News of the World. Managed last-minute space fills with appropriate product offers and maintained high standards in advertising materials.
Senior Ad-Setter at Burrows Communications
September 30, 2003 - July 18, 2025
Created and set advertisements to client specifications and managed the checking and processing of digitally supplied artwork.
Mac Operator at Informer Publications
April 1, 1998 - July 18, 2025
Performed newspaper page layout, set advertisements, and produced colour supplements for publications.
Mac Operator at Harrison Terry Office Supplies
August 31, 1996 - July 18, 2025
Set business cards, letterheads, stationery, and designed leaflets and vouchers layouts.
Senior Creative Artworker at GAIN (formerly Eleven Miles, formerly Thinking Juice)
November 1, 2016 - June 1, 2025
Produced high-quality artwork across digital and print channels. Adapted creative concepts across multiple formats and specs. Retouched imagery and created mock-ups for internal and client use. Ensured final artwork maintained creative integrity and technical precision. Managed scheduling and collaboration with internal teams and freelancers.
Freelance Creative Artworker at Brookman Design
July 1, 2009 - Present
Provided artwork production for Brookman Design across multiple clients, including British Gas (Tag), Legal & General (Tag), Grey London, Pfizer, Sony (Tag), McKenna Townsend, Procter & Gamble (Conran Design), and other agencies. Produced print-ready and digital files, resized assets, and maintained brand consistency across campaigns. Collaborated with designers, copywriters, project managers and freelancers to meet tight deadlines.
Creative Artworker at RunningMan Publishing
March 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009
Event guides, online banners, and print advertising; managed layout and asset preparation for a range of publication projects.
Freelance Creative Artworker at News International and Columns Design
September 1, 2007 - March 1, 2008
Retail and promotional artwork for national newspapers.
Senior Creative Artworker at M&G Investments
April 1, 2006 - August 1, 2007
Managed a small team producing financial literature and campaign support.
Freelance Creative Artworker at Fidelity Investments and Virgin Atlantic
December 1, 2005 - March 1, 2006
Investor documentation, marketing materials, brand collateral.
Career Break – travelling
September 1, 2005 - November 1, 2005
Career break – travelling.
Senior Creative Artworker at News International
October 1, 2003 - September 1, 2005
Producing reader offers for The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun and the News of the World; ad-hoc inserts and last-minute space management.
Senior Ad-Setter at Burrows Communications
April 1, 1998 - September 1, 2003
Creating and setting advertisements to client specifications; checking and processing digitally supplied artwork.
Mac Operator at Informer Publications
September 1, 1996 - April 1, 1998
Newspaper page layout, setting advertisements and producing colour supplements.
Mac Operator at Harrison Terry Office Supplies
November 1, 1994 - August 1, 1996
Setting business cards, letterheads, leaflet and voucher layout design.

Education

GCSE at Chessington Community College
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
GCSEs at Chessington Community College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

Flash CS3
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
InDesign CS2
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Photoshop CS2 & Illustrator CS2
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Adobe Acrobat
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Adobe Creative Suite training (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Adobe Creative Suite training (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services, Retail

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