I am an experienced artist and designer with many years of expertise in art, teaching, publishing, and advertising. I specialize in a wide range of artistic media including watercolour, oils, acrylics, illustration, line work, collage, stenciling, ceramics, gelli printing, collograph, and lino cutting and printing. I am highly proficient in both traditional and digital illustration and design tools such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. I have a passion for creative education and have taught art in various settings to both children and adults, including conventional classrooms, individual tutoring, and workshops. I have worked independently and collaboratively for over 19 years managing creative projects and small teams, always bringing compassion, inventiveness, and excellent work ethic to my work. I value honesty, loyalty, kindness, and fair pay in all my professional endeavors.

Jacqui Taylor

I am an experienced artist and designer with many years of expertise in art, teaching, publishing, and advertising. I specialize in a wide range of artistic media including watercolour, oils, acrylics, illustration, line work, collage, stenciling, ceramics, gelli printing, collograph, and lino cutting and printing. I am highly proficient in both traditional and digital illustration and design tools such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. I have a passion for creative education and have taught art in various settings to both children and adults, including conventional classrooms, individual tutoring, and workshops. I have worked independently and collaboratively for over 19 years managing creative projects and small teams, always bringing compassion, inventiveness, and excellent work ethic to my work. I value honesty, loyalty, kindness, and fair pay in all my professional endeavors.

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I am an experienced artist and designer with many years of expertise in art, teaching, publishing, and advertising. I specialize in a wide range of artistic media including watercolour, oils, acrylics, illustration, line work, collage, stenciling, ceramics, gelli printing, collograph, and lino cutting and printing. I am highly proficient in both traditional and digital illustration and design tools such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.

I have a passion for creative education and have taught art in various settings to both children and adults, including conventional classrooms, individual tutoring, and workshops. I have worked independently and collaboratively for over 19 years managing creative projects and small teams, always bringing compassion, inventiveness, and excellent work ethic to my work. I value honesty, loyalty, kindness, and fair pay in all my professional endeavors.

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Work Experience

Paste-up Artist at Matthewman, Banks and Tholet Advertising
December 31, 1984 - September 2, 2025
Worked as a paste-up artist creating layout designs and assembling artwork components for advertising purposes in Harare.
Paste-up Artist and Illustrator at Creative Network
December 31, 1985 - September 2, 2025
Created paste-ups and illustration work for clients in London.
Director / Designer at Griffin Design
December 31, 1986 - September 2, 2025
Directed the design and construction of exhibition stands in Zimbabwe, handling project conceptualization and execution.
Concept Artist, Art Director, and Execution on Press, Film and Radio Work at Direction Advertising / Matthewman Banks Advertising
December 31, 1989 - September 2, 2025
Led concept development, art direction and execution of press, film, and radio advertising projects.
Freelance Clothing Label Designer and Art Tutor at Self-employed in Hong Kong
December 31, 1995 - September 2, 2025
Designed clothing labels and provided art tuition to secondary school students. Authored, illustrated, and self-published educational books.
Senior Art Director at Matthewman Banks/FCB Advertising
December 31, 1999 - September 2, 2025
Senior Art Director responsible for creative direction and design management.
Founder and Designer at Fraser Design
January 1, 1999 - Present
Founded and operated own design company specializing in design and consultancy, focusing on book design and illustration. Managed projects and design teams, maintaining a diverse portfolio of prestigious clients.
Art Teacher at Chisipite Senior School, Harare
July 31, 2008 - September 2, 2025
Taught art to secondary school students.
Art Tutor at Surrey Art School
November 30, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Provided art tutoring both online and face to face for diverse adult students.
Art Tutor at Seasons Art Cass
December 31, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Continued to teach art through online and face-to-face sessions, including workshops for adults.

Education

Diploma in Applied Art and Design at Bulawayo Technical College
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1983

Qualifications

O-Levels (8 subjects)
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
M-Levels (3 subjects)
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
A-Level Art & Crafts - Grade B
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Weaponry Course (Air Force of Zimbabwe)
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Parachute Course (Air Force of Zimbabwe)
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other