Matthew Gibbons

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I have been a professional designer for many years and I bring a broad set of design skills and software expertise to every project.

About

I have been a professional designer for many years and I bring a broad set of design skills and software expertise to every project. I’m always eager to learn new methods to improve my work for the benefit of myself, the team, and the environments I work in.

I work well both independently and in a team, and I consider myself creative, reliable and hardworking with a strong willingness to succeed whatever challenge is put my way. My career has included roles with Thames Valley Police, First Line Ltd, NBTY Europe, and freelance projects, delivering branding, internal/external communications, publications and digital graphics.

  • 24 years' experience
  • Joined October 2024

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods
  • Retail

Work experience· 17 roles

Graphic Designer · Thames Valley Police HeadquartersMay 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

Returned to Thames Valley Police on a long-term temporary basis and resumed my previous duties as Graphic Designer. I contributed to the development and implementation of the new TVP branding across the force, while continuing to support internal and external communications. During this spell I also expanded my skill set by learning Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro and further enhancing my proficiency with Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Lightroom.

Graphic Designer · Thames Valley Police HeadquartersApr 2023 – May 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Returned to TVP on a long-term temporary basis, contributing to the development and implementation of the new TVP branding across the force. Expanded capabilities with Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro, while enhancing Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Lightroom skills. Supported internal and external communications and collaborated with the force photographer and printers to create marketing and campaign materials.

Graphic Designer · Thames Valley Police HeadquartersFeb 2022 – Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Temporary contract via Reed; designed internal publications and social media graphics, and governed corporate communications brand guidelines. Responsible for creating customised design assets for different departments; liaised with force photographer and external printers for marketing / employment campaigns; updated the force newsletter; collaborated on cross‑department projects including local policing visuals.

Graphic Designer · Thames Valley Police HeadquartersAug 2021 – Feb 2022 · 7 mos
Graphic Designer · Thames Valley Police Headquarters (via Reed agency)Aug 2021 – Feb 2022 · 7 mos
Technical Graphic Designer · First Line Ltd.Oct 2020 – Oct 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Technical Graphic Designer · First Line Ltd.Jun 2014 – Oct 2020 · 6 yrs 5 mos
Technical Graphic Designer · First Line LimitedJun 2014 – Oct 2020 · 6 yrs 5 mos

Education· 16

BA (Hons) – Graphic Design, Illustration & Multimedia · De Montfort University2030 – 2025
HND – Graphic Design, Illustration & Multimedia; Japanese NVQ · De Montfort University2030 – 2025
Foundation (Art & Design) · Loughborough College of Art & Design, Leicestershire2030 – 2025
3 A Levels · Katherine Lady Berkeley’s School, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 5

Full Driving Licence2030 – 2025
Japanese NVQ2030 – 2025
French F.L.A.W2030 – 2025
9 GCSEs2030 – 2025

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