I am an enthusiastic, patient, hard-working person. A mature team worker, adaptable to all challenging situations, I work well both in a team environment and using my own initiative. I love to encourage others to flourish and recognise their positive abilities, and I welcome opportunities for further training to elaborate on my existing skills. With over 30 years’ continued experience as a graphic designer, I bring excellent all-round knowledge within the graphics world, a great creative flair, and enthusiasm for newness, while maintaining a reliable, responsible, productive track record. I’m inspired by new creative challenges to keep my flair alive and I enjoy injecting a fun sense of humour into my work along the way. I have a long-standing background across print origination, branding, packaging, and digital design, with strong capabilities in Adobe Creative Cloud and print production. I’m skilled at managing complex projects from concept to completion, delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines, and collaborating effectively with clients and teams alike.

Vicky

I am an enthusiastic, patient, hard-working person. A mature team worker, adaptable to all challenging situations, I work well both in a team environment and using my own initiative. I love to encourage others to flourish and recognise their positive abilities, and I welcome opportunities for further training to elaborate on my existing skills. With over 30 years’ continued experience as a graphic designer, I bring excellent all-round knowledge within the graphics world, a great creative flair, and enthusiasm for newness, while maintaining a reliable, responsible, productive track record. I’m inspired by new creative challenges to keep my flair alive and I enjoy injecting a fun sense of humour into my work along the way. I have a long-standing background across print origination, branding, packaging, and digital design, with strong capabilities in Adobe Creative Cloud and print production. I’m skilled at managing complex projects from concept to completion, delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines, and collaborating effectively with clients and teams alike.

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I am an enthusiastic, patient, hard-working person. A mature team worker, adaptable to all challenging situations, I work well both in a team environment and using my own initiative. I love to encourage others to flourish and recognise their positive abilities, and I welcome opportunities for further training to elaborate on my existing skills. With over 30 years’ continued experience as a graphic designer, I bring excellent all-round knowledge within the graphics world, a great creative flair, and enthusiasm for newness, while maintaining a reliable, responsible, productive track record. I’m inspired by new creative challenges to keep my flair alive and I enjoy injecting a fun sense of humour into my work along the way.

I have a long-standing background across print origination, branding, packaging, and digital design, with strong capabilities in Adobe Creative Cloud and print production. I’m skilled at managing complex projects from concept to completion, delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines, and collaborating effectively with clients and teams alike.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Occasional Sales and Marketing at Exeter Gin
December 31, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Supported sales and marketing at Exeter Gin during the Exeter Christmas Market seasons, creating opportunities for further projects with new and existing clients.
Senior Graphic Designer at West Design Products (formerly RD Industries Ltd)
August 31, 2020 - October 23, 2025
Solely responsible on the Plymouth site for all in-house graphic design and pre-press planning for litho, flexo, and digital printing. Designed from scratch and adapted client artwork for production, managed tooling production, quoted suppliers, and participated in health and safety as a committee member and first aider.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Flamingofluff Graphic Design
August 1, 2020 - Present
Taking creative briefs from concept through to completion, including branding, digital assets, social media assets, email campaigns, web banners, packaging, brochures, logos, and large-format vector graphics. Also hosted Exeter Gin at festive events and clawed back multiple projects from new and existing clients.
Graphic Designer at Torbay Council Strategic Services
January 1, 2003 - October 23, 2025
Part of a local government design team serving the entire Torbay Council; liaised with print department to guide design jobs through production. Completed continued education in advanced Photoshop and web design; contributed to annual holiday guide for the English Riviera.
Graphic Design Manager at Creative Poster Bureau
December 31, 1999 - October 23, 2025
Managed a large-format printing bureau, creating graphics for display, meeting deadlines, and contributing to the development and success of the bureau service with a positive, creative approach.
Fully Qualified Graphic Designer at Lords Printers Ltd
January 1, 1996 - October 23, 2025
Worked as a fully qualified graphic designer, taking briefs from clients or studio managers, creating artwork on the Mac, presenting proofs, liaising with clients, and preparing artwork for litho printing.
Apprentice Graphic Designer at Lords Printers Ltd
January 1, 1990 - October 23, 2025
Assisted in all aspects of graphic design for printing, starting with artwork and print separations on a drawing board and transitioning to Apple Mac work, gaining foundational skills in the print production process.

Education

Print Origination Apprenticeship (City & Guilds 523) at Blackburn College
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
HNC Graphic Design at Manchester Polytechnic
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991
NCFE Level 1 & 2 Metalwork Jewellery (Certificate in Creative Craft) at Plymouth College of Art & Design
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

First Aid at Work (In-House)
December 1, 2017 - October 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Education