Hello, I’m a freelance artist illustrator and screen printer originally from London now based in Brighton. Having worked in the creative arts practically all of my professional life, my work spans various industries including film & TV, the charity sector, music, and the medical industry. I also have extensive experience in branding, & editorial/publishing, and much of what I have learned in each discipline cross pollinates and gives my work insight that I wouldn’t have benefited from if I had only worked as either an illustrator or designer exclusively. I’ve now come full circle and concentrate on illustration and contemporary art with some branding and design projects for select clients. I’m always looking for interesting projects and people to work with and I like the challenge of creating something new and engaging. Please feel free to contact me and see if we can create something special! Peace and prosperity for the future… Luke

Luke Pantelidou

Hello, I’m a freelance artist illustrator and screen printer originally from London now based in Brighton. Having worked in the creative arts practically all of my professional life, my work spans various industries including film & TV, the charity sector, music, and the medical industry. I also have extensive experience in branding, & editorial/publishing, and much of what I have learned in each discipline cross pollinates and gives my work insight that I wouldn’t have benefited from if I had only worked as either an illustrator or designer exclusively. I’ve now come full circle and concentrate on illustration and contemporary art with some branding and design projects for select clients. I’m always looking for interesting projects and people to work with and I like the challenge of creating something new and engaging. Please feel free to contact me and see if we can create something special! Peace and prosperity for the future… Luke

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Hello, I’m a freelance artist illustrator and screen printer originally from London now based in Brighton. Having worked in the creative arts practically all of my professional life, my work spans various industries including film & TV, the charity sector, music, and the medical industry. I also have extensive experience in branding, & editorial/publishing, and much of what I have learned in each discipline cross pollinates and gives my work insight that I wouldn’t have benefited from if I had only worked as either an illustrator or designer exclusively. I’ve now come full circle and concentrate on illustration and contemporary art with some branding and design projects for select clients. I’m always looking for interesting projects and people to work with and I like the challenge of creating something new and engaging.

Please feel free to contact me and see if we can create something special!

Peace and prosperity for the future…
Luke

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Work Experience

Runner at M2 TV - Post Production Facility
October 1, 2000 - October 1, 2001
Client services including tape logging, digitising for off-line editing, edit suite maintenance, reception duties and basic catering services.
Painting workshop tutor and social event organiser at ArtNight
December 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020
Freelance. Painting workshop tutor and social event organiser. Responsible for running socially driven art events for up to 25 participants. Providing creative technical guidance, organising with venues, setting up and hosting successful events ensuring people enjoy their experience.
Senior Graphic Designer at Gyges - Design & Production
June 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Senior graphic designer. Creating visual assets as part of a creative team delivering animation and design products for clients. Creating content for social media promotion and retouching e-commerce photography for sale online.
Lecturer at University of Hertfordshire
June 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Freelance lecturer; hosting a talk with Q&A to film students a short. The lecture covered the breakdown of a short film on mental health, general movie & video production, storytelling, and how good-management and creativity needs to make up for a lack of budget.
Senior Designer at Exposure Organisation Ltd.
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Multi media designer, trainer and project manager. Senior designer responsible for Exposure’s branding, project managing funded campaigns and working with a wide range of clients on commissioned work, including layouts, Illustrations & photography for magazines, posters, leaflets, flyers and brochures. Producing a broad range of print and web based work, directing short films, video productions and animations. Training and mentoring young people to improve their key skills and employability whilst passing on practical media experience, predominantly visual communications skills including graphic design, illustration, magazine publishing and video production. Clients include: BBC • NHS • Bank of Cyprus UK • Haringey Council YMCA • Youth Offending Service • Haringey Youth Service
Photographer at City & Guilds International
October 1, 2004 - March 1, 2019
Freelance photographer. Location shooting at Oxford University, for the annual prospectus.
Sales Assistant at Kingsley Photographic
November 1, 1993 - November 1, 1999
Retail sales assistant; technical support, camera repairs & servicing and equipment acquisitions for one of the West End’s most respected independent photographic outlets.
Photographer at Antiques.co.uk
July 1, 2000 - Present
Freelance photographer. Shooting a variety of antiques on location for display on the on-line auction website.
Photographer at Martin Brigdale
August 1, 2000 - Present
Freelance. General photographic assistance for acclaimed food photographer.
Photographer at Robert Wallace
August 1, 2001 - Present
Freelance. Photographic assistant. Location corporate photography for a financial trade magazine.
QC & Assistant Production Manager at Flare DVD Production
August 1, 2001 - Present
Quality control & assistant production manager; QC monitoring and testing. Research and development, creating graphics screens and pitch work for the Soho based DVD production company.
Camera Operator at The Method Studio - Independent Drama School
April 1, 1998 - April 1, 1999
Freelance. Recording Acting for Film workshops and filming scenes for training purposes.
Senior Designer / Multimedia Designer / Project Manager at Exposure Organisation Ltd.
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Rolling freelance contractor. Multi media designer, trainer and project manager. Senior designer responsible for Exposure’s branding, project managing funded campaigns and working with a wide range of clients on commissioned work, including layouts, illustrations & photography for magazines, posters, leaflets, flyers and brochures. Producing a broad range of print and web based work, directing short films, video productions and animations. Training and mentoring young people to improve their key skills and employability whilst passing on practical media experience, predominantly visual communications skills including graphic design, illustration, magazine publishing and video production.
Painting workshop tutor and social event organiser at ArtNight - Social Painting Events
December 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020
Freelance painting workshop tutor and organiser of social art events for up to 25 participants; delivering creative guidance and coordinating venues.
Illustration and Graphic Design for Theatre at Various Theatre Productions
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
Illustration and graphic design for programmes, posters and flyers for productions including Romeo & Juliet, Nuts, Extremities and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Production Assistant at Kudos Productions - Film & TV Company
April 1, 2000 - April 1, 2000
Work experience for Kudos Productions including production running, tape logging and admin tasks.
Photographer at Capture - Production Company
October 1, 2005 - Present
Photographer. Production and publicity stills for the short fantasy film Hawk on location in Snowdonia.
Fashion Photographer Assistant at Louis Girardi - Fashion Photographer
August 1, 2001 - Present
Regular freelance; assisting during shoots using various lighting and camera equipment.
Photographer at Martin Brigdale - Photographer
August 1, 2000 - Present
General photographic assistance for a renowned food photographer.
Photographer at Robert Wallace - Photographer
August 1, 2001 - Present
Photographic assistant; location corporate photography for a financial trade magazine.
QC / Assistant Production Manager at Flare DVD Production - DVD Authoring Company
August 1, 2001 - Present
Full-time QC and assistant production management; graphics screens and pitch work.
Lecturer (Freelance) at University of Hertfordshire
June 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Hosting a talk with Q&A to film students a short. The lecture covered the breakdown of a short film on mental health, general movie & video production, storytelling, and how good-management and creativity needs to make up for a lack of budget.
Senior Designer at Organ Symphony Health (formerly 3hree 2wo)
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Branding and illustration including anatomical and mechanism of action diagrams. Designing booths and media for expos.
Multi media designer, trainer and project manager at Exposure Organisation Ltd.
October 1, 2004 - March 1, 2019
Rolling freelance contractor. Multi media designer, trainer and project manager. Branding, project management; training and mentoring young people; producing layouts, illustrations & photography for magazines, posters, leaflets, flyers and brochures. Directing short films, video productions and animations. Training and mentoring young people to improve key skills and employability.

Education

HND at LOCN
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
BTEC at LOCN
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
GCSE at Friern Barnet County School
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
GCSE at Woodhouse College
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
GCSE at Barnet College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    uniE621 Innocent Bystander - book cover design & illustrator
    Illustration and cover design for a new book. I worked closely with the author on this one and there was a lot of boxes to tick and ideas to include. It's an interesting non fiction journey of risk management close calls and life experiences, out now and available through Troubadour & Waterstones illustrator graphicdesigner
    uniE621 Cult Status cards/mini prints
    A series of 2 colour illustrated and hand screen printed mini prints/art cards which sold in various galleries, art shops and art fairs.
    uniE621 Boat Party Flyer/Poster Design
    Self initiated - portfolio gig poster piece illustrator designer posterdesign gigposter