I’m Henry Matthews, a design and production-minded professional who bridges artwork, print/production workflows, and client needs. I’ve managed end-to-end design-based workflows—integrating print files from internal and external sources, running quality control checks for usability/accuracy/technical integrity, and resolving production issues quickly to keep turnaround times on track. Alongside print and workflow management, I’ve been a client-facing problem solver and idea generator, translating customer requirements into actionable design outputs and maintaining a smooth feedback-to-delivery process. I’ve also supported business growth through pitching design concepts, preparing proposals/quotations, and leading design-related coordination, including in-house marketing assets. Outside of that, I’ve contributed creatively to posters, t-shirts, merch and album covers for selling-out venues and popular editorial/polling charts, and managed logistics and documentation for live music calendars, contracts, and deposits across the UK and Europe.…

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I’m Henry Matthews, a design and production-minded professional who bridges artwork, print/production workflows, and client needs. I’ve managed end-to-end design-based workflows—integrating print files from internal and external sources, running quality control checks for usability/accuracy/technical integrity, and resolving production issues quickly to keep turnaround times on track. Alongside print and workflow management, I’ve been a client-facing problem solver and idea generator, translating customer requirements into actionable design outputs and maintaining a smooth feedback-to-delivery process. I’ve also supported business growth through pitching design concepts, preparing proposals/quotations, and leading design-related coordination, including in-house marketing assets. Outside of that, I’ve contributed creatively to posters, t-shirts, merch and album covers for selling-out venues and popular editorial/polling charts, and managed logistics and documentation for live music calendars, contracts, and deposits across the UK and Europe.…

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I’m Henry Matthews, a design and production-minded professional who bridges artwork, print/production workflows, and client needs. I’ve managed end-to-end design-based workflows—integrating print files from internal and external sources, running quality control checks for usability/accuracy/technical integrity, and resolving production issues quickly to keep turnaround times on track.

Alongside print and workflow management, I’ve been a client-facing problem solver and idea generator, translating customer requirements into actionable design outputs and maintaining a smooth feedback-to-delivery process. I’ve also supported business growth through pitching design concepts, preparing proposals/quotations, and leading design-related coordination, including in-house marketing assets. Outside of that, I’ve contributed creatively to posters, t-shirts, merch and album covers for selling-out venues and popular editorial/polling charts, and managed logistics and documentation for live music calendars, contracts, and deposits across the UK and Europe.

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Design Lead at Creative Solutions
June 8, 2021 - Present
Workflow Management & Quality Control: Overseeing and managing the entire design-based workflow, ensuring the seamless integration of print files from internal and external sources. Maintaining high standards of quality control by scrutinising both customer-supplied and internally created print files for usability, accuracy, and technical integrity. Technical Problem-Solving: Quickly identifying and resolving technical errors and production issues, minimizing production downtime and preventing costly delays. Proactively address and solve issues relating to print file incompatibility, design discrepancies, and equipment malfunctions to maintain smooth operations and reduce uncharged artwork time. Client Communication & Relationship Building: Acting as a primary point of contact for external clients, interpreting and translating customer requirements into actionable design solutions. Effectively communicating design concepts, addressing client feedback while ensuring that final deliverables match original design intent. Business Development & Account Management: Driving new business opportunities by pitching innovative design concepts, developing proposals and managing client accounts from initial engagement to project completion. Working closely with clients to develop new products for trial and testing, fostering long-term relationships and repeat business. Product Development & Quoting: Leading the development of new products, contributing creative ideas for trial runs and prototypes, and providing ad-hoc quoting based on specific client needs or project requirements. Leadership & In-House Marketing: Leading all design-related meetings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure design alignment with production capabilities. Provided in-house marketing content, branding materials, and promotional assets upon request, ensuring consistent brand messaging across all touchpoints.
Promotional Material / Design Support for Music Events at MM
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2020
Designed and distributed promotional materials and advertising assets such as posters, merch and artwork; traveled to major music expos and festivals as part of artist support and brand promotion.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Animator / Relief Printer
October 1, 2016 - June 1, 2021
Provided merchandising and branding assets for bands, brands, and venues—designing t-shirts, posters, and album covers for artists with strong audience traction. Created designs for labels/logos and concepts for clothing companies, and produced relief prints and letterpress work. Also designed a coin for a minting press in the US and created promotional materials including posters, merch and artwork.

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