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I’ve experienced a full and varied career to date across many sectors and disciplines within the Creative and Media industry, including B2B, Public Sector, Private Sector, MedComms, Educational Resources, Retail, Advertising, Print Production and Public Relations.\n\nMy primary skillset is in Creative Artworking, and through earlier employments and from being in and around busy studios I’ve gained valuable experience liaising with printers and overseeing a small design studio in one of my first roles.
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Work Experience
Freelance Designer/Creative Artworker at Ian Cafearo Graphic Design Limited
August 1, 2015 - PresentFreelance designer and creative artworker operating under Ian Cafearo Graphic Design Limited, with the ability to trade via a personal limited company or PAYE under IR35. Works on assignments across the North West and beyond, including remote work from a garden office; commissions sourced from Edinburgh, Brighton and London.
Senior Artworker at HH Global
August 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025Supported HM Government as Senior Artworker, creating accessible outputs from Word/Excel and InDesign, typesetting new documents (annual reports, large reports, editable forms). Produced web-accessible PDFs (WCAG 2.1) and 20pt type for partly sighted users.
Senior Artworker at Prolight Concepts (UK) Ltd
June 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025Produced artwork for an updated catalogue, collaborating with the Marketing Manager on a major rebrand/update that hadn’t been refreshed since 2021.
Senior Artworker at Bupa
May 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025Senior Artworker helping prepare customer assets such as policy documents in advance of new Accessibility regulations coming into effect July 2023.
Creative Artworker at APS (Allied Print Services)
December 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025Part of a large team of in-house studio staff and freelancers, contributing to an extensive rebrand from the client formerly known as Standard Life; supported production across a wide range of campaigns from July 2021 to December 2022, with a brief hiatus Feb–Apr 2022.
Artworker at HavasLynx EU
August 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Artworker delivering highly technical artwork for the pharmaceutical market (eDetails) and supporting training materials for the sales force, including sitemaps, pocket guides, campaign briefs and role-play cards.
Artworker at M-Four Design Studio / Manchester City Council
May 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Artworker on Manchester City Council campaigns (e.g., Manchester Christmas Market, Fostering & Adoption, Manchester Day Parade) and lead designer on consultations for cycleway proposals, producing print and online documentation.
Creative Artworker at Momentum, Manchester
July 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025Creative Artworker on sales promotion projects for brands such as American Express, Britvic and Nestlé.
Artworker at Findel Education
April 1, 2012 - September 11, 2025Artworker producing pages for educational resource catalogues using STEP CMS system and delivering finished artwork.
Graphic Designer at Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale
January 1, 2009 - September 11, 2025Revamp of full identity and corporate branding; produced corporate literature, exhibition signs and local advertising in collaboration with Exacta Marketing and funding partners.
Artworker at Tfgm (formerly GMPTE)
October 1, 2006 - September 11, 2025Updating bus information posters, diagrams and timetables; oversaw artwork from initial concepts to final print output on large-format inkjet plotters.
Graphic Designer at Powell Communications
June 1, 2009 - September 11, 2025Creative briefs execution for corporate identity, press ads, brochures, newsletters and exhibition displays for public & private sector clients.
Junior Artworker (progressed to Studio Manager) at Powell Communications
March 1, 2004 - September 11, 2025Started as Junior Artworker and progressed to Studio Manager; responsibilities included overseeing concept development through final artwork, production control and liaising with printers across all media.
Freelance creative artwork support at Emperor
March 31, 2025 - October 16, 2025Provided additional support during their busiest period; produced Annual Reports & Accounts, Exhibition Panels, and bespoke projects.
Freelance creative artwork support at HH Global
July 31, 2025 - October 16, 2025Provided support for UK Government projects; produced Annual Reports & Accounts; 20pt versions of ARAs.
Senior Artworker at HH Global
August 31, 2024 - October 16, 2025Create accessible outputs from supplied Word & Excel files; typesetting of new documents such as annual reports & accounts; web accessible PDFs to WCAG 2.1 standards; typesetting of 20pt font size documents for partly sighted readers.
Senior Artworker at Prolight Concepts (UK) Ltd
June 30, 2024 - October 16, 2025Produced artwork for an updated catalogue; collaborated with Marketing Manager on a large, important project.
Senior Artworker at Bupa
May 31, 2023 - October 16, 2025Prepared customer assets such as policy documents ahead of new Accessibility regulations coming into effect July 2023.
Creative Artworker at APS (Allied Print Services)
December 31, 2022 - October 16, 2025Part of a large team during a major rebrand from abrdn; collaborated with in-house studio and freelancers to deliver extensive rebrand work.
Artworker at M-Four Design Studio / Manchester City Council
May 31, 2015 - October 16, 2025Overseeing design and production of consultations for cycleway network; print and online formats; collaboration with Marketing and Capital Programmes.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Creative Artworker at Self-employed
December 31, 2013 - October 16, 2025Freelance projects across Greater Manchester including direct mail, press ads, exhibitions, catalogues, corporate identity and more.
Creative Artworker at Momentum
July 31, 2013 - October 16, 2025Sales promotion projects for brands such as American Express, Britvic and Nestlé.
Artworker at Findel Education
April 30, 2012 - October 16, 2025Produced finished artwork for educational resource catalogues using STEP CMS; contracts spanned 2004–2012.
Graphic Designer at Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale
December 31, 2009 - October 16, 2025Oversee revamp of full identity and corporate branding; design corporate literature, exhibition signs and local advertising.
Artworker at Tfgm (formerly GMPTE)
October 31, 2006 - October 16, 2025Updating bus information posters, diagrams and timetables; oversee artwork from concept to print output on large format plotters.
Graphic Designer at Powell Communications
June 30, 2009 - October 16, 2025Commissioned to work on corporate identity, press ads, brochures, newsletters and exhibition displays for public & private sector clients.
Junior Artworker progressing to Studio Manager at Powell Communications
March 31, 2004 - October 16, 2025Progressed from Junior Artworker to Studio Manager; oversaw concept through final artwork, production control and printer liaison across media.
Freelance Creative Artwork Support at Emperor
March 31, 2025 - October 16, 2025Provided additional support during their peak period (January–March 2025), delivering annual reports and accounts, exhibition panels and bespoke projects as part of a busy studio workflow.
Freelance Creative Artwork Support at HH Global
July 31, 2025 - October 16, 2025Supported UK Government-related projects (June–July 2025) creating annual report variants, 20pt typeset versions and accessible formats.
Senior Artworker at HH Global
August 31, 2024 - October 16, 2025Created accessible outputs from supplied Word/Excel content, typeset new documents (Annual Report & Accounts), and produced WCAG 2.1 web-accessible PDFs and large-type 20pt font versions.
Senior Artworker at Prolight Concepts (UK) Ltd
June 30, 2024 - October 16, 2025Produced artwork for an updated catalogue; worked closely with Marketing Manager on this key project to refresh product catalogues after pandemic.
Senior Artworker at Bupa
May 31, 2023 - October 16, 2025Supported customer asset updates in preparation for new Accessibility regulations (effective July 2023), including policy documents.
Creative Artworker at APS (Allied Print Services)
December 31, 2022 - October 16, 2025Part of a large team delivering a major rebrand for abrdn (formerly Standard Life); collaborated with in-house studio and freelancers to deliver artwork across assets; project ran July 2021–Dec 2022.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Creative Artworker at Various clients (Freelance)
December 31, 2021 - October 16, 2025From August 2015 onwards, provided design and artwork services for agencies/brands including Inc Manchester (3M, Hillrom), Designate (LV, Brittany Ferries, Arden Grange Dog Food), Dinosaur (Co-op, Rivus Fleet Management, Marriott Hotels), Quiet Storm (Yakult, Kettle Chips), Ashfield MedComms, plus other freelance bookings.
Artworker at M-Four Design Studio, Manchester City Council
May 31, 2015 - October 16, 2025December 2013 – May 2015: Artworker; involved in Manchester Christmas Market campaigns, Fostering and Adoption, Manchester Day Parade; oversaw design and production of consultations for cycleway network (2014–2015).
Freelance Graphic Designer and Creative Artworker at Freelance (Various), Greater Manchester
December 31, 2013 - October 16, 2025April 2004 – December 2013: Freelance design and artwork across disciplines including direct mail, press ads, exhibitions, catalogs, corporate identity and more.
Junior Artworker / Studio Manager at Powell Communications
December 31, 2004 - October 16, 20251989–2004: Progressed from Junior Artworker to Studio Manager; oversaw work from concept to final artwork, production control and liaising with printers across media types for varied clients.
Education
B/TEC HND Visual Communication at Wrexham College of Art & Design, Wrexham, North Wales
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989B/TEC OND Visual Communication at Wrexham College of Art & Design, Wrexham, North Wales
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 19875 O Levels: Mathematics; English Language; Art & Design; Design, Craft & Technology; Computer Studies at St Richard Gwyn High School, Flint, North Wales
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1985B/TEC HND Visual Communication at Wrexham College of Art & Design
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989B/TEC OND Visual Communication at Wrexham College of Art & Design
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 19875 O'Levels at St Richard Gwyn High School
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1985B/TEC HND Visual Communication at Wrexham College of Art & Design
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989B/TEC OND Visual Communication at Wrexham College of Art & Design
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 19875 O Levels: Mathematics, English Language, Art & Design, Design, Craft & Technology, Computer Studies at St Richard Gwyn High School
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1985Qualifications
B/TEC HND Visual Communication
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989B/TEC OND Visual Communication
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 19875 O Levels: Mathematics, English Language, Art & Design, Design, Craft & Technology, Computer Studies
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1985Industry Experience
Healthcare, Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Government, Manufacturing
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