Senior Graphic Designer with 20+ years experience working across a broad sector range, the last 12 years in SaaS. Design lead for the EMEA region at CX automation global leader Verint Systems. Delivering high‑quality visual creatives for fast‑moving teams. Working with marketing, product and leadership groups to translate business goals into high impact brand awareness and strategic campaign visuals across digital and print at all touchpoints. Professional creative direction and concept design lead for brand identity and all media supporting campaign activity. Combined with knowledge of B2B marketing strategy, automation software familiarity and practical business intuition. Outside of employment I have experience of numerous freelance projects. Strong media and communication professional with an FdA Degree, Business Management and HND, Graphic Design.

Jason Blackmore

Senior Graphic Designer with 20+ years experience working across a broad sector range, the last 12 years in SaaS. Design lead for the EMEA region at CX automation global leader Verint Systems. Delivering high‑quality visual creatives for fast‑moving teams. Working with marketing, product and leadership groups to translate business goals into high impact brand awareness and strategic campaign visuals across digital and print at all touchpoints. Professional creative direction and concept design lead for brand identity and all media supporting campaign activity. Combined with knowledge of B2B marketing strategy, automation software familiarity and practical business intuition. Outside of employment I have experience of numerous freelance projects. Strong media and communication professional with an FdA Degree, Business Management and HND, Graphic Design.

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Senior Graphic Designer with 20+ years experience working across a broad sector range, the last 12 years in SaaS.

Design lead for the EMEA region at CX automation global leader Verint Systems. Delivering high‑quality visual creatives for fast‑moving teams. Working with marketing, product and leadership groups to translate business goals into high impact brand awareness and strategic campaign visuals across digital and print at all touchpoints.

Professional creative direction and concept design lead for brand identity and all media supporting campaign activity. Combined with knowledge of B2B marketing strategy, automation software familiarity and practical business intuition.

Outside of employment I have experience of numerous freelance projects.

Strong media and communication professional with an FdA Degree, Business Management and HND, Graphic Design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Digital and Print Designer at Verint Systems
January 1, 2019 - Present
Senior Design Lead for the EMEA region providing creative direction and operational leadership for a freelance team. Evolved visual direction to reflect modern standards while retaining foundational brand values. Created events, stage designs, and digital campaigns including social media, email, and web; produced PowerPoint templates, infographics, and animated motion graphics. Led annual development of sub-brands for Verint's customer awards, internal sales kick-offs, and User Forum Platform.
Senior Digital and Print Designer at Transversal Ltd
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Sole Creative Designer at knowledge automation solutions start-up, Transversal, subsequently acquired by Verint Systems. Led full redesign of brand identity and created brand guidelines. Designed all marketing collateral, email and landing page builds within a marketing automation platform.
Graphic Designer at Ridgeons Timber and Builders Merchants
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
Sole Creative Designer at Ridgeons Ltd, the UK's largest independent builders merchants. Brand management and development, production of marketing collateral. Web design, including content management of the company site. Managed all creative workflow, artwork scheduling, print negotiations, and coordination with external agencies, freelancers, printers, and Mac support.
Graphic Designer at Spicers Office Wholesalers Ltd
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Creative design for catalogues, exhibition materials, packaging and ecommerce websites.
Graphic Design W/E at Printwise/Designwise
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Graphic design work for Printwise/Designwise during 1996, providing design support across print and marketing collateral.
Graphic Designer (Work Experience) at Printwise/Designwise
January 1, 1996 - Present

Education

Foundation Degree, Business Management at Anglia Ruskin University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Higher National Diploma (HND), Graphic Design at West Suffolk College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
A Levels and GCSEs at Castle Manor Upper School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Foundation Degree, Business Management at Anglia Ruskin University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
HND, Graphic Design at West Suffolk College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
A Levels and GCSEs at Castle Manor Upper School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Figma Introduction
January 1, 2025 - March 24, 2026
After Effects Intermediate
January 1, 2025 - March 24, 2026
Dreamweaver Introduction
January 1, 2012 - March 24, 2026
Foundation Degree in Business Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
HND in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
A Levels and GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Wholesale & Distribution, Computers & Electronics, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail