A seasoned artworking professional with expertise in brochure production, product photography and high-end retouching. Specific experience delivering large solo projects and streamlining workflows to meet demanding deadlines. Extensive 20+ years experience with brochure production and product photography (200pp+) for Trans-Continental Group. Expert knowledge of Photoshop filters and adjustment layers, colour grading, image isolation, retouching, frequency separartion, and image compositing. Practicing non-destructive workflows that retain original file textures and keep well organised psd’s. Good understanding of colour, texture and luminosity.

Jason Drake

A seasoned artworking professional with expertise in brochure production, product photography and high-end retouching. Specific experience delivering large solo projects and streamlining workflows to meet demanding deadlines. Extensive 20+ years experience with brochure production and product photography (200pp+) for Trans-Continental Group. Expert knowledge of Photoshop filters and adjustment layers, colour grading, image isolation, retouching, frequency separartion, and image compositing. Practicing non-destructive workflows that retain original file textures and keep well organised psd’s. Good understanding of colour, texture and luminosity.

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A seasoned artworking professional with expertise in brochure production, product photography and high-end retouching.

Specific experience delivering large solo projects and streamlining workflows to meet demanding deadlines. Extensive 20+ years experience with brochure production and product photography (200pp+) for Trans-Continental Group.

Expert knowledge of Photoshop filters and adjustment layers,
colour grading, image isolation, retouching, frequency separartion, and image compositing. Practicing non-destructive workflows that retain original file textures and keep well organised psd’s. Good understanding of colour, texture and luminosity.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Design Manager at Trans-Continental Group Ltd
January 1, 2002 - November 27, 2025
Tasked with setting up an in-house design department to have full control over all creative content and production of all print-based design work. Independently responsible for the entire workflow and project management of all graphic design and photography from initiation to completion. Key activities included brochure design and packaging for SnowTime, SunTime, HomeTime and PetTime brands; photography of licensed products; in-house production workflows; post-production; branding, corporate ID, POS & signage; room set design; 3D packaging visualization.
Graphic Designer at Encore Advertising & Design Ltd
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Worked on a wide range of highly creative print-based jobs liaising directly with clients, including Advertising Campaigns, Brochures, POS, Corporate ID, Branding, Leaflets, Newsletters, Packaging and Exhibition Panels. Clients included La-Z-Boy Power Recliners, Centurion Furniture, Melrose Homes, Bensons Crisps, Dudley Industries and Trans-Continental Group.
Graphic Designer at Longcastle Ltd
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Freelance graphic design work for an advertising and marketing division; produced materials for clients and helped with campaigns.
Advertising/Sales & Marketing at Longcastle Ltd
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Involved in advertising, sales and marketing; liaised with clients and contributed to campaigns.
Extruder Operator at Golden Acres Pet Food Supplies
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Self-employed extruder operator in pet food production; responsible for night shifts in a demanding production environment.
Roof Slater at Self-Employed
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Self-employed roofing work.

Education

Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design & Advertising at Stockport College of Further & Higher Education
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Ordinary National Diploma in Graphic Design & Advertising at Blackburn College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
GCSEs at Hutton Grammar School
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1988
Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design/Advertising at Stockport College of Further & Higher Education
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Ordinary National Diploma in Graphic Design/Advertising at Blackburn College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990

Qualifications

Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design/Advertising
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Ordinary National Diploma in Graphic Design/Advertising
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990

Industry Experience

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