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Hi, I'm Chris Blackshaw, a versatile graphic designer with 8+ years of experience across print, digital, marketing and signage. I use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign to turn concepts into polished visuals, delivering creative solutions on time and to a high standard. I'm collaborative, adaptable and committed to staying current with industry trends and tools. In my roles, I've led production design for signage and vehicle graphics, managed projects end-to-end from brief to installation, and supervised teams to ensure quality and timely delivery across the UK. I thrive on quick-turnaround projects and enjoy translating client needs into impactful brand and print materials.…Hi, I'm Chris Blackshaw, a versatile graphic designer with 8+ years of experience across print, digital, marketing and signage. I use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign to turn concepts into polished visuals, delivering creative solutions on time and to a high standard. I'm collaborative, adaptable and committed to staying current with industry trends and tools. In my roles, I've led production design for signage and vehicle graphics, managed projects end-to-end from brief to installation, and supervised teams to ensure quality and timely delivery across the UK. I thrive on quick-turnaround projects and enjoy translating client needs into impactful brand and print materials.

Chris Blackshaw

Graphic Designer, Designer, Illustrator, +3

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Hi, I'm Chris Blackshaw, a versatile graphic designer with 8+ years of experience across print, digital, marketing and signage. I use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign to turn concepts into polished visuals, delivering creative solutions on time and to a high standard. I'm collaborative, adaptable and committed to staying current with industry trends and tools. In my roles, I've led production design for signage and vehicle graphics, managed projects end-to-end from brief to installation, and supervised teams to ensure quality and timely delivery across the UK. I thrive on quick-turnaround projects and enjoy translating client needs into impactful brand and print materials.…Hi, I'm Chris Blackshaw, a versatile graphic designer with 8+ years of experience across print, digital, marketing and signage. I use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign to turn concepts into polished visuals, delivering creative solutions on time and to a high standard. I'm collaborative, adaptable and committed to staying current with industry trends and tools. In my roles, I've led production design for signage and vehicle graphics, managed projects end-to-end from brief to installation, and supervised teams to ensure quality and timely delivery across the UK. I thrive on quick-turnaround projects and enjoy translating client needs into impactful brand and print materials.

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Hi, I’m Chris Blackshaw, a versatile graphic designer with 8+ years of experience across print, digital, marketing and signage. I use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign to turn concepts into polished visuals, delivering creative solutions on time and to a high standard. I’m collaborative, adaptable and committed to staying current with industry trends and tools.

In my roles, I’ve led production design for signage and vehicle graphics, managed projects end-to-end from brief to installation, and supervised teams to ensure quality and timely delivery across the UK. I thrive on quick-turnaround projects and enjoy translating client needs into impactful brand and print materials.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at All In One Design

March 1, 2017 - Present

Provide graphic design services including signage, logos, vehicle graphics, and social media designs; lead digital design and production of signage and wide-format print; manage multiple projects, handle pre-press, printing, and finishing to high standards; installed vehicle wraps and signage across the UK; promoted to Production Manager and supervised staff and workflows.

Graphic Designer & Digital Printer at Normanton Screenprint

August 1, 2022 - Present

Graphic design and digital printing; design proofs and artwork; prepare files for production; deliver quick-turnaround creative solutions; balance hands-on design with remote responsibilities.

Graphic Designer / Production Manager at A2B Signs & Graphics

December 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025

Design signage and print materials; production management; supervise staff and workflows; ensure quality and timely delivery of multiple jobs.

Graphic Designer & Installer at Lightning Graphics

July 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025

Design proofs and artwork; install vehicle wraps, signage and graphics; balance hands-on fitting with remote design responsibilities in a busy studio.

Freelance Graphic Designer at All In One Design

March 1, 2017 - Present

Lead digital design and production for signage and wide-format print; managed multiple projects from brief to final output; performed pre-press, printing and finishing; created logos, vehicle graphics and social media designs for SMEs; provided quick-turnaround creative solutions; installed vehicle wraps and signage; promoted to Production Manager, supervising staff and workflows.

Graphic Designer & Digital Printer at Normanton Screenprint

August 1, 2022 - Present

Graphic design and digital printing for varied clients; produced proofs and artwork, prepared files for production; collaborated with production to ensure quality; maintained efficient turnaround.

Graphic Designer / Production Manager at A2B Signs & Graphics

December 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025

Designed signage and print materials; managed production workflows; oversaw multiple jobs ensuring quality and timely delivery; supervised staff.

Graphic Designer & Installer at Lightning Graphics

July 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025

Designed proofs and artwork; installed vehicle wraps, signage and graphics; balanced hands-on installation with remote design responsibilities; contributed to a busy studio environment.