I’m a highly experienced Graphic Production Designer specialising in complex document production, with strong editorial skills in proofreading, copy editing and quality control. My core expertise is Adobe InDesign, producing accurate, professional, on-brand artwork for print and digital use. I’m particularly experienced in reports, brochures, brand guidelines, price lists and specification documents, exhibition graphics, packaging and print and digital advertising. I work confidently with established creative concepts and brand identities, taking projects through artwork production, amendments and final delivery. I have extensive experience creating complex and interactive InDesign documents, including contents pages, navigation, cross-referencing and automated calculations. I designed and produced Fairline Yachts’ interactive options price lists for several years, incorporating complex specifications, options, pricing and running totals. Alongside InDesign, I’m highly experienced in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and in creating professional Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates. Proofreading and copy editing are an important part of my work. I have five years’ professional experience proofreading and editing e-learning materials for clients including IKEA and Pets at Home, as well as promotional materials and magazines for a range of clients. My editorial work includes spelling, grammar and punctuation, terminology and style consistency, fact checking, cross-referencing, formatting, typography, hierarchy and brand application. For IKEA, I compiled and produced their first terminology and editorial style guidelines for use by content production staff and copywriters. I’m comfortable managing projects independently with minimal supervision or working as part of an agency or client team. Having spent 10 years as a studio manager, I understand the importance of clear communication, asking the right questions, accuracy, reliability and meeting tight deadlines. I’m available for freelance graphic production, InDesign artwork and document production, proofreading, copy editing and quality-control projects, from straightforward artwork updates to complex, detail-heavy documents.

Liz Stone at etc

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I’m a highly experienced Graphic Production Designer specialising in complex document production, with strong editorial skills in proofreading, copy editing and quality control. My core expertise is Adobe InDesign, producing accurate, professional, on-brand artwork for print and digital use. I’m particularly experienced in reports, brochures, brand guidelines, price lists and specification documents, exhibition graphics, packaging and print and digital advertising. I work confidently with established creative concepts and brand identities, taking projects through artwork production, amendments and final delivery. I have extensive experience creating complex and interactive InDesign documents, including contents pages, navigation, cross-referencing and automated calculations. I designed and produced Fairline Yachts’ interactive options price lists for several years, incorporating complex specifications, options, pricing and running totals. Alongside InDesign, I’m highly experienced in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and in creating professional Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates. Proofreading and copy editing are an important part of my work. I have five years’ professional experience proofreading and editing e-learning materials for clients including IKEA and Pets at Home, as well as promotional materials and magazines for a range of clients. My editorial work includes spelling, grammar and punctuation, terminology and style consistency, fact checking, cross-referencing, formatting, typography, hierarchy and brand application. For IKEA, I compiled and produced their first terminology and editorial style guidelines for use by content production staff and copywriters. I’m comfortable managing projects independently with minimal supervision or working as part of an agency or client team. Having spent 10 years as a studio manager, I understand the importance of clear communication, asking the right questions, accuracy, reliability and meeting tight deadlines. I’m available for freelance graphic production, InDesign artwork and document production, proofreading, copy editing and quality-control projects, from straightforward artwork updates to complex, detail-heavy documents.

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I’m a highly experienced Graphic Production Designer specialising in complex document production, with strong editorial skills in proofreading, copy editing and quality control.

My core expertise is Adobe InDesign, producing accurate, professional, on-brand artwork for print and digital use. I’m particularly experienced in reports, brochures, brand guidelines, price lists and specification documents, exhibition graphics, packaging and print and digital advertising. I work confidently with established creative concepts and brand identities, taking projects through artwork production, amendments and final delivery.

I have extensive experience creating complex and interactive InDesign documents, including contents pages, navigation, cross-referencing and automated calculations. I designed and produced Fairline Yachts’ interactive options price lists for several years, incorporating complex specifications, options, pricing and running totals.

Alongside InDesign, I’m highly experienced in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and in creating professional Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates.

Proofreading and copy editing are an important part of my work. I have five years’ professional experience proofreading and editing e-learning materials for clients including IKEA and Pets at Home, as well as promotional materials and magazines for a range of clients. My editorial work includes spelling, grammar and punctuation, terminology and style consistency, fact checking, cross-referencing, formatting, typography, hierarchy and brand application.

For IKEA, I compiled and produced their first terminology and editorial style guidelines for use by content production staff and copywriters.

I’m comfortable managing projects independently with minimal supervision or working as part of an agency or client team. Having spent 10 years as a studio manager, I understand the importance of clear communication, asking the right questions, accuracy, reliability and meeting tight deadlines.

I’m available for freelance graphic production, InDesign artwork and document production, proofreading, copy editing and quality-control projects, from straightforward artwork updates to complex, detail-heavy documents.

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English
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Work Experience

Graphic Production Designer | Proofreader | Copy Editor at etc words & graphics
July 1, 2013 - Present
Freelance graphic production, artwork, document production, proofreading and copy editing for agencies and direct clients. Specialist in Adobe InDesign, including reports, brochures, brand guidelines, price lists and specification documents, interactive PDFs, exhibition graphics and other print and digital materials. Also experienced in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and the creation of professional Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates. Projects range from straightforward artwork updates and brand application to complex, detail-heavy documents requiring rigorous proofreading, quality control and consistency. For the past 10 years, I have worked closely with The MTM Agency as an extension of their in-house team, alongside work for other agencies and directly for clients.
Proofreader/Copy Editor & Graphic Designer at Ashford Open Learning
August 5, 2004 - August 5, 2013
Proofreading and copy-editing e-learning materials for IKEA, Pets at Home and other clients, as well as promotional materials and magazines. Responsibilities included checking spelling, grammar and punctuation; ensuring consistency of style and terminology; fact-checking and cross-referencing; and identifying errors and inconsistencies as part of the quality-control process before release. For IKEA, I developed a comprehensive terminology and editorial style guide to ensure consistency across its e-learning materials. Originally created as an internal production resource, it was subsequently adopted by IKEA for use by its own content production staff and copywriters. During my nine years with the company, my role later expanded to include graphic design and production alongside my continuing proofreading and copy-editing responsibilities.
Studio Manager at The Paul Hampson Partnership
April 28, 1986 - October 24, 1999
I managed a busy graphic design studio while remaining hands-on in layout, artwork and graphic production, including proofreading and copy-editing materials as part of the production process. I worked directly with clients to discuss projects, take briefs and clarify requirements, while coordinating studio workflow and projects from initial brief through production and amendments to final delivery. I later stepped back from studio management while continuing with the company in a hands-on layout, artwork and graphic production role.
Artworker at Brierley James Design Co.
July 5, 1982 - April 25, 1986
Worked as an artworker, developing marker layouts into finished artwork for a range of client projects. When Brierley James ceased trading following the dissolution of the partnership, I continued working with Paul Hampson at the newly established The Paul Hampson Partnership.

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Consumer Goods, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Gaming, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization