Highly experienced in print and digital production, with expertise in creative artworking, retouching, colour management, web design and project management. I’ve collaborated with global brands and agencies on high profile campaigns, offering reliable, remote support with a sharp eye for detail and brand consistency.

Justin Simmons

Highly experienced in print and digital production, with expertise in creative artworking, retouching, colour management, web design and project management. I’ve collaborated with global brands and agencies on high profile campaigns, offering reliable, remote support with a sharp eye for detail and brand consistency.

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Highly experienced in print and digital production, with expertise in creative artworking, retouching, colour management, web design and project management.

I’ve collaborated with global brands and agencies on high profile campaigns, offering
reliable, remote support with a sharp eye for detail and brand consistency.

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Work Experience

Remote Senior Freelance Creative Artworker, Retoucher and Designer at FIGUREIGHT CREATIVE
June 14, 2012 - July 3, 2025
• Run a boutique post-production studio delivering creative artwork, high-end retouching, packaging, and web design. • Partner with global agencies and brands on multi-channel campaigns across digital and print. • Specialise in artwork localisation, brand rollouts, and production-ready assets. • Provide remote, cost-effective creative support with consistent, high-quality delivery.
Studio Manager at TAPESTRY MM
August 10, 1999 - May 31, 2012
• Led a team of 20 in one of London’s top creative production agencies. • Oversaw full studio workflow: retouching, CGI, design, artworking, repro, packaging, and print. • Managed colour pipelines and quality control across largevolume client work. • Worked with leading brands like Burberry, Nike, EA, Gucci, Adidas and Stella McCartney.
Advertising Supervisor at WESTCOUNTRY PUBLICATIONS
August 31, 1992 - July 31, 1999
• Supervised production support across a 70-person advertising department in a high-output production environment. • Managed scanning, typesetting, and ad layout for tight daily newspaper deadlines.

Education

National Diploma at Plymouth College of Art & Design
September 9, 1991 - June 26, 1993
Printing and Graphic Design
BTEC National Diploma at Plymouth College of Art & Design
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1993
GCSE at Devonport Secondary
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1991

Qualifications

UX Design Institute
March 1, 2023 - April 29, 2023
UI Design professional Certificate
Professional Certificate UX Design Institute
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Other