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John Rule is a graphic designer, art director, and project manager with proven success delivering multiple projects across the design, internet, and media industries. He is self-motivated, reliable, trustworthy, and confident—bringing calm and consistent quality to every brief.
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Work Experience
Lead Graphic Designer at Achieve together
August 1, 2022 - PresentAs lead designer, I create all internal and external visual graphics across print, web, exhibition stands, building signage, vehicle livery and video, ensuring third parties are on-brand and consistent.
Graphic Designer (Lead designer) at Associated Industries
November 1, 2017 - August 1, 2022Designed moving image for screen and web, plus brochures and exhibition stands in a fast-paced environment with turnaround often in a few hours. Headed a team of external creatives and in-house apprentices, managing workflow and deadlines to deliver client work under pressure.
Graphic Designer (Lead Designer / Team Lead) at Associated Industries
November 1, 2017 - August 1, 2022Delivered design for audio-visual solutions across moving image for screen and web, brochures and exhibition stands. Worked in an extremely fast-paced environment with client turnaround often within a few hours. Headed a team of external creatives and in-house apprentices, managing workflow and deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Associated Industries
November 1, 2017 - August 1, 2022Led design work ranging from moving image for screen and web to brochures and exhibition stands; fast-paced environment with tight turnarounds; managed workflow and deadlines, leading external creatives and in-house apprentices.
Graphic Designer at Riverside College
October 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017Created external and internal marketing materials, logos, flyers, banners, signage, photography and prospectuses; worked within a small budget, delivering creative solutions.
Creative Designer at ALG
March 1, 2008 - September 1, 2016Joined as the first in-house designer; produced logos, large-format print, exhibition stands, products, photography, moving image, catalogues and brochures; managed a design team and network of freelancers/printers; global conferences involved travel and multilingual work.
Senior Designer and Art Director at Hi-Craft
May 1, 2007 - March 1, 2008Expanded a small design team; involved in all print, product and screen design; oversaw a team of four; led a complete rebrand from logo to stationery and guidelines; art directed photography with budget control and quotes.
Graphic Designer and Art Director at Littlewoods
September 1, 2004 - May 1, 2007Creative problem solving to achieve industry-leading design standards; spread and layout production; photo/model/location briefs to innovate future publications; ensured work met policy and deadlines.
Graphic Designer and Regional Controller (Graphic Design / Control) at Research International
August 1, 2003 - September 1, 2004Worked as Graphic Designer and Regional Controller for Research International. Managed over four thousand evaluators. Produced in-house direct mail materials, corporate brochures and exhibition stationery, and developed logo/branding for clients including Audi, Coke, GNER, Boots, VW, T-Mobile, EE and Barclays.
Graphic Designer and Regional Controller at Research International
August 1, 2003 - September 1, 2004In-house design of direct mail, corporate brochures, exhibition stationery, logos and branding; involved with a large evaluators network and major clients (Audi, Coke, GNER, Boots, VW, T-Mobile, EE, Barclays).
Project Manager at Liverpool and Manchester Design Initiative
December 1, 2001 - August 1, 2003Delivered all in-house design, curated exhibitions, and managed projects on behalf of the organisation. Led fundraising efforts and maintained/updated two websites and databases. Worked with the community from schools to corporate business, delivering seminars and commissioning works of art.
Project Manager at The Liverpool and Manchester Design Initiative
December 1, 2001 - August 1, 2003In-house design, curating exhibitions, project management, fundraising, updating two websites/databases; community engagement from schools to large corporate partners.
Freelance Graphic Designer
May 1, 2001 - PresentProvides freelance design work to deadline and budget while meeting high industry standards. Recent briefs include books of short stories, brochures for the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, CD design, corporate branding and identity, logo design, exhibition stationery and signage, guide books, flyers and direct mail. Clients include TalarMade, Logic Estates, BlackNorman Solicitors, Reach Cargo, Brock Carmichael Architects, Smiling Wolf, Nonconform Design Ltd., Roses Design Awards, Liverpool and Manchester Design Initiative, Society, RIBA, John Moores University and World of Glass.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
May 1, 2001 - PresentFreelance design since 2001; deadline- and budget-driven; range of work including books, brochures, branding, signage, ID, and client projects for Liverpool/Manchester initiatives and various firms.
Education
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026National Diploma/Foundation Studies at Hugh Baird College of Higher Education
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026BA (Hons) in Graphic Design at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2026Nat Dip Foundation Studies at Hugh Baird College of Higher Education
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2026BA (Hons) in Graphic Design at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2026Nat Dip Foundation Studies at Hugh Baird College of Higher Education
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2026Qualifications
A Levels in Art, English Literature, English Language, Geography and General Studies
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026GCSEs in Mathematics, Science (Dual Award), English Literature, English Language, Art, Geography, History, RE, PE
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Duke of Edinburgh Award: Silver and Bronze
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Duke of Edinburgh Award: Silver and Bronze
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Duke of Edinburgh Award (Silver)
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2026Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze)
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2026Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze and Silver)
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Other
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