Next availability:
May 4, 2026
I’m a designer/illustrator from Bristol UK
I have 24 years experience in designing and illustrating books, educational packs surface pattern design and greetings cards for children. I have also worked as a toy designer for the past 21 years primarily designing soft toys for leading UK, US and Chinese toy companies, and also for high street stores.
Freelance Illustrator & Toy Designer - Bristol
1996 - Present
In-house Illustrator and Character Developer - Aardman - Bristol
September 2000 - July 2001
Textile Design T&J design - Sydney Australia
Oct 1994 - January 1995
World Travel
September 1994 - August 1995
BA Hons (2:2) in Graphic Design
London College of Communication
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Beginner
Language
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Work Experience
Freelance Illustrator & Toy Designer at Self Employed
January 5, 1997 - PresentExperienced illustrator and Toy designer having worked with many leading toy design companies over the years, along with illustrating children's books and educational material, I have I wealth of knowledge and experience in how to approach and complete design briefs professionally and always meeting deadlines.
Character Development Designer at Aardman Animations
September 4, 2000 - July 30, 2001In house illustration, character development and colouration. Working alongside sculptors, I visualised the characters for a claymation film from storyboard sketches, making accurate presentaion to go forward to the modelmaking department.
Education
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Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Other
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