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I am a friendly, confident, determined and skilled young man striving to gain employment in the comic book industry. I believe I have the skills and art style to create visually striking and readable stories. Though I am completing a bachelor's degree, I am very good at time management and balancing my coursework, employment, and personal life. I have gained valuable work experience across various roles including customer service, running my own art business, and working in retail. I am passionate about developing my artistic abilities and aim to continuously push my creative limits while maintaining professional standards in all commitments.…I am a friendly, confident, determined and skilled young man striving to gain employment in the comic book industry. I believe I have the skills and art style to create visually striking and readable stories. Though I am completing a bachelor's degree, I am very good at time management and balancing my coursework, employment, and personal life. I have gained valuable work experience across various roles including customer service, running my own art business, and working in retail. I am passionate about developing my artistic abilities and aim to continuously push my creative limits while maintaining professional standards in all commitments.

Jake Millington

Illustrator, Comic Illustrator, Artist, +2

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I am a friendly, confident, determined and skilled young man striving to gain employment in the comic book industry. I believe I have the skills and art style to create visually striking and readable stories. Though I am completing a bachelor's degree, I am very good at time management and balancing my coursework, employment, and personal life. I have gained valuable work experience across various roles including customer service, running my own art business, and working in retail. I am passionate about developing my artistic abilities and aim to continuously push my creative limits while maintaining professional standards in all commitments.…I am a friendly, confident, determined and skilled young man striving to gain employment in the comic book industry. I believe I have the skills and art style to create visually striking and readable stories. Though I am completing a bachelor's degree, I am very good at time management and balancing my coursework, employment, and personal life. I have gained valuable work experience across various roles including customer service, running my own art business, and working in retail. I am passionate about developing my artistic abilities and aim to continuously push my creative limits while maintaining professional standards in all commitments.

Available to hire

I am a friendly, confident, determined and skilled young man striving to gain employment in the comic book industry. I believe I have the skills and art style to create visually striking and readable stories. Though I am completing a bachelor’s degree, I am very good at time management and balancing my coursework, employment, and personal life.

I have gained valuable work experience across various roles including customer service, running my own art business, and working in retail. I am passionate about developing my artistic abilities and aim to continuously push my creative limits while maintaining professional standards in all commitments.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Procreate

Adobe Illustrator

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Procreate

Intermediate

Adobe Illustrator

Intermediate

Language

German

Intermediate

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Customer Service Representative at LV=

June 1, 2024 - Present

Providing insurance terms to new customers from 9-5, 5 days a week. Striving to hit targets to ensure low turnaround times and high customer satisfaction. This role has developed vital skills in working effectively under time pressure and balancing quality with quantity when dealing with customers.

Artist at Art of Jake Millington

July 1, 2017 - Present

Running my own small business creating uniquely styled drawings sold as prints and greeting cards. Selling art at local craft events and handling commissions professionally by negotiating price, ensuring deadlines, and keeping customers satisfied with progress updates. Since 2021, focusing more on comic book illustrations to grow the business alongside university studies.

Customer Assistant at Tesco

April 30, 2024 - August 19, 2025

Engaged customers professionally and friendly during the pandemic and lockdown periods. Worked full-time initially, then reduced hours to balance university coursework. Developed strong communication skills and the ability to manage work alongside education.

Barista at Compass Group

April 30, 2020 - August 19, 2025

Part-time barista duties including taking and preparing orders, taking payments, cleaning and restocking to maintain high standards of health, safety, and store cleanliness. Assisted with end-of-day procedures and exhibited flexibility in working hours.

Sales Assistant at Compass Group

October 1, 2019 - August 19, 2025

Working 13 hours weekly with customer service at the till and shop floor assistance. Managed stock control and store appearance, achieving a 100% mark in a mystery shop assessment. Enjoyed interacting confidently and politely with customers.

Sales Assistant at Alulu Blu Jewellery

June 1, 2017 - August 19, 2025

Helping run a market stall for jewellery sales, including setting up, making recommendations, handling cash securely, and managing the stall independently to support the business owner. Worked mainly on weekends before focusing on GCSE studies.