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.…

Matthew Gibbons

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.…

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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. 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.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Thames Valley Police Headquarters
May 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
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 at Thames Valley Police Headquarters
February 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
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.
Technical Graphic Designer at First Line Ltd.
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Design of promotional material, packaging and web graphics; governance of Corporate Brand Guidelines; responsible for international translation and design of company intranet (Webcat) and catalogue range; liaised with Photography department for product photography and marketing promotions; working closely with other departments within the First Line group; design and production of print materials and packaging.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Freelance Graphic Design
June 1, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Chose to move into freelance design; managed marketing and design briefs for multiple clients, ranging from website maintenance, to POS requests, catalogues, mailshots and other ad‑hoc design requests. Design of all promotional material; negotiation with external printers and supply of internal printing facilities; photography of products for online / marketing promotion.
Graphic Designer at NBTY Europe
September 1, 2012 - October 1, 2025
Design and manufacture of all store graphics, store point of sale, promotional material, signs and information graphics; design of all customer communications; liaising with external printers for marketing / campaigns; stock checking of print facilities; organising artwork for company conferences; working with external agencies for TV / Media; collaborating with other marketing departments within the NBTY group.
Senior Designer at Dishley Exhibitions
March 1, 2004 - October 1, 2025
Senior Designer for a family business promoting company brands and displays at conferences and exhibitions. Clients included Global brands such as Selfridges, French Connection and Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, among others.
Graphic Designer at Etchell’s Signs
August 1, 2003 - October 1, 2025
Specialist signage designer creating signs and installations for a wide range of clients, including Bass Breweries (now Coors), NHS and French Connection.
Graphic Designer at Thames Valley Police Headquarters
April 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
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 at Thames Valley Police Headquarters (via Reed agency)
August 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Temporary contract designing internal publications and social media graphics; governance of corporate communications brand guidelines; liaising with the force photographer and external printers; updating the force newsletter; delivering customised design assets for local policing and cross-department campaigns.
Technical Graphic Designer at First Line Limited
June 1, 2014 - October 1, 2020
Promoted a specialist product range and evolved to cover the entire range online and in print. Designed promotional material, packaging and web graphics; governed Corporate Brand Guidelines; responsible for international translation and design of the company intranet (Webcat) and catalogue range; liaised with the Photography department for product photography and marketing campaigns; worked closely with other departments within the First Line group.
Graphic Designer / Freelance at Freelance Graphic Design
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Managed multiple clients, delivering marketing and design briefs from website maintenance to POS, catalogues, mailshots and other ad-hoc design requests. Negotiated with external printers and supplied internal printing facilities; photographed products for online and marketing promotion.
Graphic Designer at NBTY Europe
March 1, 2004 - September 1, 2012
Designed and manufactured store graphics, POS, promotional material, signage and information graphics; produced customer communications; negotiated with printers; organized artwork for company conferences; collaborated with external agencies for TV/Media and worked closely with other marketing departments within the NBTY group.
Senior Designer at Dishley Exhibitions
August 1, 2003 - March 1, 2004
Promoted company brands and displays at conferences and exhibitions for Global clients, including Selfridges, French Connection, and Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.
Graphic Designer at Etchell’s Signs
January 1, 2001 - August 1, 2003
Signage specialist creating and manufacturing signs and installations for a wide range of clients, from small businesses to international firms (clients included Bass Breweries, NHS, French Connection, among others).
Graphic Designer at Thames Valley Police Headquarters
August 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Worked under a Reed agency temporary contract on internal and external communications and publications. Collaborated with the force photographer, liaised with printers, updated the force newsletter, and delivered ad hoc design projects across multiple departments.
Technical Graphic Designer at First Line Ltd.
June 1, 2014 - October 1, 2020
Promoted a specialist product range and later covered the entire range online and in print. Liaised with multiple departments, suppliers and clients; designed promotional material, packaging and web graphics; developed corporate brand guidelines; translated and designed for the company intranet and catalogue; collaborated with photography for online/marketing campaigns.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Freelance Graphic Design
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Managed marketing and design briefs for multiple clients, including website maintenance, POS, catalogues, mailshots and other ad-hoc projects. Negotiated with external printers and provided internal printing facilities.

Education

BA (Hons) – Graphic Design, Illustration & Multimedia at De Montfort University
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
HND – Graphic Design, Illustration & Multimedia; Japanese NVQ at De Montfort University
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Foundation (Art & Design) at Loughborough College of Art & Design, Leicestershire
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
3 A Levels at Katherine Lady Berkeley’s School, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
9 GCSE’s at Katherine Lady Berkeley’s School, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
BA (Hons) – Graphic Design, Illustration & Multimedia at De Montfort University
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
HND – Graphic Design, Illustration & Multimedia (Japanese NVQ) at De Montfort University
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Foundation (Art & Design) at Loughborough College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
3 A Levels at Katherine Lady Berkeley’s School
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
French F.L.A.W at Katherine Lady Berkeley’s School
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
9 GCSEs at Katherine Lady Berkeley’s School
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
BA (Hons) at De Montfort University, Graphic Design, Illustration & Multimedia
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
HND at De Montfort University, Graphic Design, Illustration & Multimedia, Japanese NVQ
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
Foundation (Art & Design) at Loughborough College of Art & Design, Leicestershire
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
3 A Levels at Katherine Lady Berkeley’s School, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
9 GCSE’s at Katherine Lady Berkeley’s School, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

Qualifications

Full Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Japanese NVQ
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
French F.L.A.W
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
9 GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Full Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level