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I am a seasoned graphic designer with over twenty year’s experience. I am flexible, adaptable, keen to make use of the latest technologies and keep my skills up to date. I bring a flair for design and favour lasting style over modern trends. I combine my eye for layout with high attention to detail and pride myself on delivering beyond the client brief, every time. Through research, I get an understanding of each of my projects. I always want to add an energy to my designs, and I love liaising with my clients to get the highest results. Communicating a clear message across to the viewer is my top priority, and to make the design work appealing to the right audience. I have been fortunate enough to work on many exciting projects, the lottery funded Deane Cemetery project, The complete design of the Aish Jewish Magazine from front to back. Designing and branding for the Cornish based band Engine House, from their album cover to promotion materials and logo. I am constantly trying to improve myself in all the work I do, furthering my knowledge through training to keep up to date with current programmes.…I am a seasoned graphic designer with over twenty year’s experience. I am flexible, adaptable, keen to make use of the latest technologies and keep my skills up to date. I bring a flair for design and favour lasting style over modern trends. I combine my eye for layout with high attention to detail and pride myself on delivering beyond the client brief, every time. Through research, I get an understanding of each of my projects. I always want to add an energy to my designs, and I love liaising with my clients to get the highest results. Communicating a clear message across to the viewer is my top priority, and to make the design work appealing to the right audience. I have been fortunate enough to work on many exciting projects, the lottery funded Deane Cemetery project, The complete design of the Aish Jewish Magazine from front to back. Designing and branding for the Cornish based band Engine House, from their album cover to promotion materials and logo. I am constantly trying to improve myself in all the work I do, furthering my knowledge through training to keep up to date with current programmes.

Matthew Houghton

Graphic Designer, Designer, UX Designer, +5

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I am a seasoned graphic designer with over twenty year’s experience. I am flexible, adaptable, keen to make use of the latest technologies and keep my skills up to date. I bring a flair for design and favour lasting style over modern trends. I combine my eye for layout with high attention to detail and pride myself on delivering beyond the client brief, every time. Through research, I get an understanding of each of my projects. I always want to add an energy to my designs, and I love liaising with my clients to get the highest results. Communicating a clear message across to the viewer is my top priority, and to make the design work appealing to the right audience. I have been fortunate enough to work on many exciting projects, the lottery funded Deane Cemetery project, The complete design of the Aish Jewish Magazine from front to back. Designing and branding for the Cornish based band Engine House, from their album cover to promotion materials and logo. I am constantly trying to improve myself in all the work I do, furthering my knowledge through training to keep up to date with current programmes.…I am a seasoned graphic designer with over twenty year’s experience. I am flexible, adaptable, keen to make use of the latest technologies and keep my skills up to date. I bring a flair for design and favour lasting style over modern trends. I combine my eye for layout with high attention to detail and pride myself on delivering beyond the client brief, every time. Through research, I get an understanding of each of my projects. I always want to add an energy to my designs, and I love liaising with my clients to get the highest results. Communicating a clear message across to the viewer is my top priority, and to make the design work appealing to the right audience. I have been fortunate enough to work on many exciting projects, the lottery funded Deane Cemetery project, The complete design of the Aish Jewish Magazine from front to back. Designing and branding for the Cornish based band Engine House, from their album cover to promotion materials and logo. I am constantly trying to improve myself in all the work I do, furthering my knowledge through training to keep up to date with current programmes.

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I am a seasoned graphic designer with over twenty year’s experience. I am flexible, adaptable, keen to make use of the latest technologies and keep my skills up to date. I bring a flair for design and favour lasting style over modern trends. I combine my eye for layout with high attention to detail and pride myself on delivering beyond the client brief, every time.

Through research, I get an understanding of each of my projects. I always want to add an energy to my designs, and I love liaising with my clients to get the highest results. Communicating a clear message across to the viewer is my top priority, and to make the design work appealing to the right audience. I have been fortunate enough to work on many exciting projects, the lottery funded Deane Cemetery project, The complete design of the Aish Jewish Magazine from front to back. Designing and branding for the Cornish based band Engine House, from their album cover to promotion materials and logo. I am constantly trying to improve myself in all the work I do, furthering my knowledge through training to keep up to date with current programmes.

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Editorial Illustration

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Work Experience

Marketing Graphic Designer at MRA University of Chester

May 1, 2023 - Present

This role combines my previous design skills at the university with After Effects and UX design as well as working on full branding projects, including the new University identity.

Graphic Designer at University of Chester

May 1, 2023 - July 10, 2025

Working as part of the graphic design department, I create internal and external graphic material for the University. I produce quality learning material, exhibition artwork, advertising, branding, logos, and all manner of printed material, plus web compatible artwork including banners and flyers.

Freelance Graphic Designer

August 1, 2007 - Present

My freelance projects include the full design and branding of the Deane Road Cemetery restoration project, including website, book, signage, leaflets, exhibition stands and postcards. I primarily design using Adobe Creative Suite. I have worked with companies such as ‘Aish’ the Jewish community publication designing the entire magazine and liaising remotely. I also branded and designed for a Cornish base band called 'Engine House', with design work seen in all their publicity and album.

Graphic Designer/Pre-Press at Westmorland Gazette/Newsquest Group

August 1, 2005 - July 10, 2025

Initially working as a Graphic Designer for the Westmorland Gazette newspaper in Kendal, creating adverts and layouts for features. Promoted to Newsquest Widnes as Head of Graphic Design responsible for all adverts and visuals for the newspaper, working to strict weekly deadlines while liaising with sales staff, management and customers to provide excellent service.

Marketing Graphic Designer at MRA University of Chester

May 1, 2023 - Present

This role combines my previous design skills at the university with After Effects and UX design as well as working on full branding projects, including the new University identity.

Graphic Designer at University of Chester

May 1, 2023 - July 16, 2025

Worked as part of the graphic design department creating internal and external graphic material for the University. Produced quality learning material, exhibition artwork, advertising, branding, logos, printed material, plus web compatible artwork including banners and flyers.

Freelance Graphic Designer

August 1, 2007 - Present

Managed freelance projects including design and branding of the Deane Road Cemetery restoration project: website, book, signage, leaflets, exhibition stands, and postcards. Designed using Adobe Creative Suite. Worked with companies including the Jewish community publication 'Aish', designing the entire magazine remotely with positive feedback. Branded and designed for a Cornish band 'Engine House' including publicity and album art.

Graphic Designer/Pre-Press at Westmorland Gazette/Newsquest Group

August 1, 2005 - July 16, 2025

Started as a Graphic Designer at Westmorland Gazette creating adverts and layouts. Promoted to Head of Graphic Design at Newsquest Widnes, responsible for all adverts and visuals in the newspaper, working to strict weekly deadlines and liaising with sales staff, management and customers.

Marketing Graphic Designer at MRA University of Chester

May 1, 2023 - Present

This role combines my previous design skills at the university with After Effects and UX design as well as working on full branding projects, including the new University identity.

Graphic Designer at University of Chester

May 1, 2023 - July 16, 2025

Freelance Graphic Designer

August 1, 2007 - Present

My freelance projects include the full design and branding of the Deane Road Cemetery restoration project, including website, book, signage, leaflets, exhibition stands and postcards. I primarily design using Adobe Creative Suite. I've worked with companies such as ‘Aish’ the Jewish community publication, designing the entire magazine and liaising remotely with the head office in London. The magazine was distributed worldwide with very positive feedback. I also branded and designed for the Cornish based band 'Engine House'. My design work is seen in all the publicity they produce and their album is available on Amazon.

Graphic Designer/Pre-Press at Westmorland Gazette/Newsquest Group

August 1, 2005 - July 16, 2025

Initially working as a Graphic Designer for the Westmorland Gazette newspaper in Kendal, creating adverts and layouts for features. Promoted to Newsquest Widnes as Head of Graphic Design, responsible for all adverts and visuals in the newspaper, working to strict weekly deadlines. Liaised directly with sales staff, management, and customers to provide the best service possible.

Graphic Designer at University of Chester

August 1, 2005 - May 1, 2023

Graphic Designer/Pre-Press at Westmorland Gazette/Newsquest Group

July 1, 2003 - August 1, 2005

Initially working as a Graphic Designer for the Westmorland Gazette newspaper in Kendal, creating adverts for the newspaper and layouts for features. I was promoted to Newsquest Widnes as Head of Graphic Design. I was responsible for the production of all adverts and visuals going into the newspaper, working to a strict weekly to-press deadline. Liaising direct with the sales staff, management and customers to give them the best service possible.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance

August 1, 2007 - Present

My freelance projects include the full design and branding of the Deane Road Cemetery restoration project, including website, book, signage, leaflets, exhibition stands and postcards. I primarily design using Adobe Creative Suite. I've worked with companies such as Aish, the Jewish community publication, designing the entire magazine, liaising remotely with the head office in London. The magazine was distributed worldwide with very positive feedback. I had the opportunity to brand and design for a Cornish based band called Engine House. My design work is seen in all the publicity they produce and their album can also be found on Amazon.