Highly experienced Senior Graphic Designer and Art Editor with almost 30 years of publishing, editorial and creative design experience across magazine publishing, events, exhibitions and commercial media. Specialist in layout, print production, digital asset creation and project management, with advanced Adobe Creative Suite expertise, particularly InDesign and Photoshop. Proven track record delivering high-quality editorial and commercial products to demanding deadlines with 100% on-time delivery. Experienced across print and digital platforms, leading creative projects from concept through to final production and collaborating with editorial teams, publishers, artists and commercial stakeholders.

Curtis Fermor-Dunman

Highly experienced Senior Graphic Designer and Art Editor with almost 30 years of publishing, editorial and creative design experience across magazine publishing, events, exhibitions and commercial media. Specialist in layout, print production, digital asset creation and project management, with advanced Adobe Creative Suite expertise, particularly InDesign and Photoshop. Proven track record delivering high-quality editorial and commercial products to demanding deadlines with 100% on-time delivery. Experienced across print and digital platforms, leading creative projects from concept through to final production and collaborating with editorial teams, publishers, artists and commercial stakeholders.

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Highly experienced Senior Graphic Designer and Art Editor with almost 30 years of publishing, editorial and creative design experience across magazine publishing, events, exhibitions and commercial media. Specialist in layout, print production, digital asset creation and project management, with advanced Adobe Creative Suite expertise, particularly InDesign and Photoshop.

Proven track record delivering high-quality editorial and commercial products to demanding deadlines with 100% on-time delivery. Experienced across print and digital platforms, leading creative projects from concept through to final production and collaborating with editorial teams, publishers, artists and commercial stakeholders.

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Work Experience

Senior Designer / Art Editor at Future Publishing (History of War magazine)
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2026
Held full creative responsibility for History of War magazine, overseeing all aspects of design and production. Designed magazine layouts, feature spreads and covers to professional publishing standards. Sourced imagery, managed image licensing and commissioned artists and photographers. Created digital assets and digital magazine editions, including extensive image retouching and enhancement work. Led magazine redesigns and visual evolution projects and designed special editions and promotional materials (e.g., posters, calendars and supplements). Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict publishing deadlines and a 100% on-time delivery record. Collaborated across multiple Future Publishing brands and departments to support wider creative teams.
Senior Designer / Editor at ABM Publishing (Curtis Fermor-Unman Senior Designer — ABM Publishing)
March 1, 2008 - May 1, 2014
Designed and produced editorial layouts and covers for Dogs Monthly and Family Tree magazine. Managed magazine production workflows from concept through to print. Created exhibition graphics, large-format print materials and trade show displays; assisted with trade stand construction and event attendance. Delivered consistent, high-quality creative work under deadline pressure.
Freelance Creative Designer (travel break period noted)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Senior Designer at TRMG Publishing
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Designed event publications, catalogues, posters, tickets and promotional materials for major events including Crufts, the National Boat Show, World Superbike, Formula One race programmes and Wales Rally publications. Produced high-quality print materials to demanding live-event deadlines. Collaborated with editorial and production teams to deliver commercial event publications. Maintained an exceptional delivery and deadline record across all projects.
Designer / Production Manager / Deputy Publisher at Media One Communications
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2005
Began career as a trainee graphic designer working on B2B magazines across building, architecture, packaging and retail sectors. Progressed into senior operational and leadership roles, including managing design and editorial teams as Production Manager. Oversaw production schedules, workflows and publication delivery. Advanced to Deputy Publisher with responsibility for day-to-day running of the business, working with company leadership to manage operations, publishing output and team coordination.

Education

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Qualifications

A Levels Art (Grade B)
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026
A Levels Business Studies (Grade B)
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026
A Levels Geography (Grade C)
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026
AS Level General Studies (Grade B)
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026
GCSEs (10 GCSEs) (all grades not specified)
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Government, Other