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I have had an absolute passion for good art and design (in all forms) for as long as I can remember. My journey began in pre-press packaging artwork created by hand on a drawing board, and I then built strong digital output knowledge through training across the UK and Europe. I went on to self-fund further education in digital output and later set up Full Circle Graphics in 2003.
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Work Experience
Creative Director at Full Circle Graphics
August 1, 2003 - PresentDesign ideas, direction and print finishing
Pre-Press Manager / Artworker Responsible (role title as provided) at DS Smith
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Responsible for the overall running of the Livingston site pre-press department, including pre-press artwork handling and operational oversight. Produced pre-press design and digital artwork for flexographic production, including work associated with a Winner of the best Flexographic UV Print Award in 2002. Managed a team of 6 studio and pre-press personnel, and handled account management and budgeting in collaboration with internal and external sales teams.
Pre-Press Manager (Artworker Responsible for the overall running of the Livingston site pre-press department) at DS Smith
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Managed the Livingston site pre-press department, including overall pre-press operations. Produced design and pre-press work for a flexographic UV print project that won the best Flexographic UV Print Award in 2002. Managed a team of six studio and pre-press personnel and handled account management and budgeting in collaboration with internal and external sales teams.
Graphic Designer and Digital Artwork Operator (flexographic print reproduction) at Lennox McKinley Ltd
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1999Produced graphic design and digital artwork for flexographic printed packaging. Worked as a digital artwork operator for flexographic print reproduction and liaised with customers and print houses to achieve optimum print results. Also contributed as one of the UK-selected beta testers for ArtPro software.
Graphic Designer and Digital Artwork Operator for flexographic print reproduction at Lennox McKinley Ltd
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1999Created graphic design and digital artwork to support flexographic printed packaging production. Acted as one of the UK-selected ArtPro software beta testers. Liaised with customers and print houses to achieve optimum print results, ensuring artwork and reproduction met quality expectations.
Graphic Designer (drawing board artwork for flexographic printed packaging) at T & R Graham Ltd
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Created artwork for flexographic printed packaging using traditional drawing board methods as a graphic designer.
Graphic Designer at T & R Graham Ltd
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Produced graphic design for flexographic printed packaging using drawing board methods. Worked on packaging artwork through the physical/drawing-board stage to prepare print-ready outputs.
Education
A-Levels / Highers; Diploma in Packaging Technology (qualification type not fully specified) at Glasgow School of Art (part-time classes mentioned; degree/dates not specified)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026Qualifications
A-Levels / Highers (Maths, English, Art)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026Diploma in Packaging Technology
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026Print Specifications
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026Proof Checking
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026Pre-Press Checking
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026Graphic Design Colour Management
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026Diploma in Packaging Technology
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other
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