Jim Gaffney is a print designer and artworker with over 20 years of experience working across advertising agencies and design consultancies in London and Edinburgh. His main work is in the food, drink, pharma and banking sectors, and his deep print knowledge makes sure there's no surprises for the printer.…

Jim Gaffney

Jim Gaffney is a print designer and artworker with over 20 years of experience working across advertising agencies and design consultancies in London and Edinburgh. His main work is in the food, drink, pharma and banking sectors, and his deep print knowledge makes sure there's no surprises for the printer.…

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Jim Gaffney is a print designer and artworker with over 20 years of experience working across advertising agencies and design consultancies in London and Edinburgh. His main work is in the food, drink, pharma and banking sectors, and his deep print knowledge makes sure there’s no surprises for the printer.

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Freelance Designer
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance graphic designer working with a range of clients on creative projects, including studio and agency-style production. Experience spans both in-house and freelance delivery across London, Edinburgh and Glasgow, covering design and artwork for print and digital formats, with a focus on brand consistency and production-ready output.
Studio Manager / Designer / Creative Artworker at THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2018
Joined The Union Advertising Agency at start-up and helped the studio grow into one of the largest agencies outside London. Worked in multiple roles, culminating as Studio Manager responsible for a team of 6 designers and artworkers, overseeing briefs and using creative and artworking expertise to advise and support delivery. Worked across blue-chip accounts including Standard Life Bank, Halifax Bank, Baxters Soup, Scottish Government, Dalmore Whisky and Lloyds Banking Group.
Designer at BBB DESIGN
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Designer at a studio in Bayswater, London. Produced client design work supporting advertising and creative communications through print and digital outputs.
Designer (In-House) at UNILEVER
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
In-house designer at Unilever (Blackfriars, London), contributing to internal creative production needs and design work aligned with brand standards.
Designer at Croydon Council
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Designer for Croydon Council (Croydon, London), producing design work for public-facing needs and communications.

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BA Visual Communications at Northumbria University
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026

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Financial Services, Government, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Other

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