I'm a multi-disciplinary creative with over 15 years of experience specializing in print design, transforming briefs into engaging physical materials with unique finishes and formats for the Sports, Education and Arts sectors. I currently lead print and editorial design at The Graphic Design House Portsmouth, guiding a team on campaigns for Oxford University, Earthwatch and Arsenal FC, and collaborating with external partners to deliver multi-disciplinary projects. My career has spanned roles across design leadership, senior design, and hands-on production for high-profile clients including Arsenal FC, Portsmouth FC and Eden-co, with a focus on high-quality print outcomes.

Andrew Sanders

I'm a multi-disciplinary creative with over 15 years of experience specializing in print design, transforming briefs into engaging physical materials with unique finishes and formats for the Sports, Education and Arts sectors. I currently lead print and editorial design at The Graphic Design House Portsmouth, guiding a team on campaigns for Oxford University, Earthwatch and Arsenal FC, and collaborating with external partners to deliver multi-disciplinary projects. My career has spanned roles across design leadership, senior design, and hands-on production for high-profile clients including Arsenal FC, Portsmouth FC and Eden-co, with a focus on high-quality print outcomes.

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I’m a multi-disciplinary creative with over 15 years of experience specializing in print design, transforming briefs into engaging physical materials with unique finishes and formats for the Sports, Education and Arts sectors.

I currently lead print and editorial design at The Graphic Design House Portsmouth, guiding a team on campaigns for Oxford University, Earthwatch and Arsenal FC, and collaborating with external partners to deliver multi-disciplinary projects. My career has spanned roles across design leadership, senior design, and hands-on production for high-profile clients including Arsenal FC, Portsmouth FC and Eden-co, with a focus on high-quality print outcomes.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Print & Editorial Design at The Graphic Design House Portsmouth
January 1, 2021 - Present
A senior creative role focusing on print and editorial design projects across multiple sectors. Leading the team on projects, account managing multiple hi-profile client and working with external contractors. Working multiple multi-disciplinary projects, including campaigns for a number of clients including Oxford University, Earthwatch and Arsenal FC.
Head of Studio & Lead Designer at The Graphic Design House Portsmouth
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Leading a team of 10 designers from both a management and creative side of the business. This role includes scheduling, job pricing to leading the creative on a number of high profile clients as well as developing more junior members of the team.
Senior Designer at The Graphic Design House Portsmouth
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2020
Working as a client facing senior designer within a team of designers, artworkers and account managers. Managing a small team, working on a variety of creative projects within the Sports, Education and Arts sectors. I run key accounts for myself and the team, lead pitches for new work as well as working on marketing material to promote the company. Key clients include Arsenal FC, Hull Truck Theatre, Ascot, Newlands House School and Southampton FC.
Designer at Portsmouth Football Club
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
My role included producing design work for all departments of the club, from campaigns, brochures, posters, the matchday magazine as well as creative for the website. In my time working at the club we won the award for best programme design in the Championship for the 2010/11 season.
Designer at The Graphic Design House Portsmouth
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Working within a design studio in a team of designers. I was responsible for account handling my own clients from brief through to delivery. I worked on a wide range of jobs day to day which included branding through to brochure design, stationery and even masks and model ferries. A number of high profile clients I worked with include Sony, Disney, Virgin, Portsmouth Football club, Fulham Football Club and Wightlink Ferries.
Editorial Designer at Eden-Co London
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Working for a publishing company within a team of designers, editors and picture researchers. I was involved in the design and development of several international magazine projects and releases. My role included design and artworking on a number of successful long running magazines. I was also involved in the design of marketing material including print and digital for the advertising of new magazine titles.
Designer at Frameworks Ltd, London
February 1, 2005 - September 30, 2005
I was the sole in-house designer for a small but successful events company. My role included all print design for marketing and conference purposes for a number of high profile government and trade union clients. I was responsible for producing a series of animations for conferences to be displayed on large projection screens. A proportion of my time was spent liaising with clients, printers and a number of freelancers on a regular basis to make sure events were run successfully. My role also included administering IT support to the rest of the office.

Education

BA Hons Communication Design at Portsmouth University
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026
BTEC Diploma Foundation Studies Art and Design at Hertfordshire University
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Premiere Pro Video Editing for Beginners Short Course
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026
Adobe Digital Publishing Suite
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026
Adobe InDesign CS Course
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026
City & Guilds Desktop Publishing Level 1
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026
City & Guilds Desktop Publishing Level 2
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026
City & Guilds Information Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026
City & Guilds Information Processing
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026
GCSE: Maths, English, Science, Geography, Art & Design & Technology (7 A-C)
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services