I'm Will Dawes, a design professional with over 20 years of experience. I’ve spent three years managing design and print operations at Callprint Services and eight years as a designer/ Photoshop artworker in the children’s book publishing industry with Usborne Publishing. I’ve produced work for brands such as L’Oréal, Clinique, Giorgio Armani, and for a Germany-based cosmetics chain, Douglas. I’m proficient in delivering high-quality work for both print and online media, and I thrive on collaborative teamwork as well as disciplined self-motivation. I’m highly skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, consistently meeting deadlines and contributing to creative concepts from idea through to production. With a BA in Fine Art, I bring a keen eye for detail and a flair for creativity, aiming for work that meets the highest industry standards.

I'm Will Dawes, a design professional with over 20 years of experience. I’ve spent three years managing design and print operations at Callprint Services and eight years as a designer/ Photoshop artworker in the children’s book publishing industry with Usborne Publishing. I’ve produced work for brands such as L’Oréal, Clinique, Giorgio Armani, and for a Germany-based cosmetics chain, Douglas. I’m proficient in delivering high-quality work for both print and online media, and I thrive on collaborative teamwork as well as disciplined self-motivation. I’m highly skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, consistently meeting deadlines and contributing to creative concepts from idea through to production. With a BA in Fine Art, I bring a keen eye for detail and a flair for creativity, aiming for work that meets the highest industry standards.

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I’m Will Dawes, a design professional with over 20 years of experience. I’ve spent three years managing design and print operations at Callprint Services and eight years as a designer/ Photoshop artworker in the children’s book publishing industry with Usborne Publishing. I’ve produced work for brands such as L’Oréal, Clinique, Giorgio Armani, and for a Germany-based cosmetics chain, Douglas. I’m proficient in delivering high-quality work for both print and online media, and I thrive on collaborative teamwork as well as disciplined self-motivation.

I’m highly skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, consistently meeting deadlines and contributing to creative concepts from idea through to production. With a BA in Fine Art, I bring a keen eye for detail and a flair for creativity, aiming for work that meets the highest industry standards.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Will Dawes Design
March 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance graphic designer delivering print and digital design, layouts, book-related visuals, and branding. Responsible for concept development, artwork creation, and delivering print-ready materials on schedule. Worked with a diverse client base including Usborne Publishing, Parragon Books, Hachette Publishing, Weldon Owen, Kingfisher, Penguin Random House, WFSA, SnapRapid, Clinique, L’Oréal, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Lauren, Lancome, QuestFriendz, Bang Advertising, 7-Eleven, and AT&T. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign with extensive experience creating work for both print and online media.
Designer/Art-worker at Usborne Publishing
March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2014
Designer/Art-worker in the children’s book publishing industry. Produced artwork and layouts for children’s books, contributing to print-ready files and collaborating with editors, production teams and other designers to ensure top-quality outputs across multiple series.
Designer and art-worker at Usborne Publishing
March 1, 2006 - February 28, 2014
Manager at Callprint Services
September 9, 2002 - February 28, 2006

Education

BA fine art at University of Wolverhampton
September 1, 1999 - May 31, 2002
BA in Fine Art at University of Wolverhampton
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Art Foundation at Newcastle-Under-Lyme College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
A-Levels at Painsley Sixth Form College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998

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Industry Experience

Wholesale & Distribution, Media & Entertainment, Other, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Consumer Goods
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