I am a freelance illustrator living and working in Margate, with over fifteen years of experience in TV, film and advertising, creating storyboards, pre-visuals, mock-ups and finished illustrations for many leading national and international brands and organizations. Clients include Warner Bros., Orange, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Tesco, Mr. Kipling, Robinsons, Adult Swim, and many others. Previously, I worked as in-house illustrator/storyboard artist for a digital agency Outside Line, until the agency migrated to Saatchi & Saatchi, where I held a similar position until I moved out of London and returned to freelancing. I also have experience in television, mostly in stage management, sourcing props and creating graphics work for well-known shows. I am always looking for challenging roles that allow me to share my experience and abilities, while also learning new skills. I am energetic and enthusiastic.

John Bishop

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I am a freelance illustrator living and working in Margate, with over fifteen years of experience in TV, film and advertising, creating storyboards, pre-visuals, mock-ups and finished illustrations for many leading national and international brands and organizations. Clients include Warner Bros., Orange, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Tesco, Mr. Kipling, Robinsons, Adult Swim, and many others. Previously, I worked as in-house illustrator/storyboard artist for a digital agency Outside Line, until the agency migrated to Saatchi & Saatchi, where I held a similar position until I moved out of London and returned to freelancing. I also have experience in television, mostly in stage management, sourcing props and creating graphics work for well-known shows. I am always looking for challenging roles that allow me to share my experience and abilities, while also learning new skills. I am energetic and enthusiastic.

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I am a freelance illustrator living and working in Margate, with over fifteen years of experience in TV, film and advertising, creating storyboards, pre-visuals, mock-ups and finished illustrations for many leading national and international brands and organizations. Clients include Warner Bros., Orange, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Tesco, Mr. Kipling, Robinsons, Adult Swim, and many others. Previously, I worked as in-house illustrator/storyboard artist for a digital agency Outside Line, until the agency migrated to Saatchi & Saatchi, where I held a similar position until I moved out of London and returned to freelancing. I also have experience in television, mostly in stage management, sourcing props and creating graphics work for well-known shows. I am always looking for challenging roles that allow me to share my experience and abilities, while also learning new skills. I am energetic and enthusiastic.

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Work Experience

Freelance illustrator/storyboard artist
October 1, 2016 - November 26, 2025
Freelance illustrator and storyboard artist providing storyboards, pre-visuals, mock-ups and finished illustrations for national and international brands and organisations.
In-house illustrator/storyboard artist at Saatchi & Saatchi, London
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
In-house illustrator/storyboard artist at Saatchi & Saatchi, producing storyboards and visuals for campaigns.
In-house illustrator/storyboard artist at Outside Line, London
February 1, 2013 - February 1, 2013
In-house illustrator/storyboard artist at Outside Line; later migrated to Saatchi & Saatchi; created visuals and graphics for campaigns.
Freelance illustrator/storyboard artist
October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Freelance illustrator/storyboard artist.
Assistant Stage Manager at Olga TV, London Studios, London
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011
Assistant Stage Manager; sourcing (and sometimes building) props, stage management and graphics work for TV productions.
Freelance illustrator/storyboard artist at Self-employed
October 1, 2016 - November 26, 2025
Freelance illustrator/storyboard artist providing storyboards, pre-visuals, mock-ups and finished illustrations for national and international brands.
In-house illustrator/storyboard artist at Saatchi & Saatchi
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
In-house illustrator/storyboard artist; contributed visuals for campaigns and collaborated with creative teams.
In-house illustrator/storyboard artist at Outside Line
February 1, 2013 - February 1, 2013
In-house illustrator/storyboard artist at Outside Line, London; worked on pre-visuals and finished illustrations for clients.
Assistant Stage Manager at Olga TV, London Studios
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011
Stage management support; sourcing and sometimes building props; armoury assistant and costume breakdown on feature films.
In-house Illustrator/Storyboard Artist at Saatchi & Saatchi
February 1, 2013 - October 1, 2016
Worked on a variety of projects, creating storyboards and illustrations for clients across film and advertising.
In-house Illustrator/Storyboard Artist at Outside Line
October 1, 2011 - February 1, 2013
Responsible for creating compelling illustrations and storyboards for various advertising campaigns.
Freelance Illustrator/Storyboard Artist at Self-Employed
April 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Completed several freelance projects focusing on illustrations and storyboards.
Assistant Stage Manager at Olga TV, London Studios
July 1, 2007 - April 1, 2011
Assisted in stage management tasks, sourcing props, and creating graphics work for various shows.

Education

BA (Hons) Fine Art at University of Plymouth
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
BA (Hons) Fine Art at University of Plymouth
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
BA (Hons) Fine Art Degree at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Art A-Level
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
BA (Hons) Fine Art
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Art A-Level
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
A-Level (Art)
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
BA (Hons) Fine Art
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
A-Level (Art)
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Art A-Level
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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