I am a creative with 25+ years studio experience, working with a wide range of clients across many sectors. Since 2015 I have been freelancing as a designer, delivering branding, artwork and campaigns for a broad spectrum of brands. I led Suzuki GB's brochure production and dealer marketing for over a decade, handling layout, image retouching and collateral across press, DM, EDM, POS, OOH and digital materials. I have headed up many projects, organizing and directing photoshoots and turning concepts into finished artwork from concept to production. I have also worked within the tourism sector having had extended bookings with Thomas Cook (prior to their liquidation) and more recently for Barrhead Travel whom I worked on a campaign of press & OOH KV's for.…

Tim Ollis

I am a creative with 25+ years studio experience, working with a wide range of clients across many sectors. Since 2015 I have been freelancing as a designer, delivering branding, artwork and campaigns for a broad spectrum of brands. I led Suzuki GB's brochure production and dealer marketing for over a decade, handling layout, image retouching and collateral across press, DM, EDM, POS, OOH and digital materials. I have headed up many projects, organizing and directing photoshoots and turning concepts into finished artwork from concept to production. I have also worked within the tourism sector having had extended bookings with Thomas Cook (prior to their liquidation) and more recently for Barrhead Travel whom I worked on a campaign of press & OOH KV's for.…

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I am a creative with 25+ years studio experience, working with a wide range of clients across many sectors. Since 2015 I have been freelancing as a designer, delivering branding, artwork and campaigns for a broad spectrum of brands.

I led Suzuki GB’s brochure production and dealer marketing for over a decade, handling layout, image retouching and collateral across press, DM, EDM, POS, OOH and digital materials. I have headed up many projects, organizing and directing photoshoots and turning concepts into finished artwork from concept to production.

I have also worked within the tourism sector having had extended bookings with Thomas Cook (prior to their liquidation) and more recently for Barrhead Travel whom I worked on a campaign of press & OOH KV’s for.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at OLLIS CREATIVE LTD.
August 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance designer servicing a wide range of clients (Apple, News UK, Spotify, Haygarth, VCCP, Nike, St Luke's, Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, EE, Virgin Atlantic, Barclaycard) across agency pitches, digital campaigns, product launches, OOH, in-store displays, press ads, social campaigns, exhibition design and POS. Took creative lead on many projects, arranged and directed photoshoots (studio and location) and produced artwork from concept through to final production.
Freelance Creative Artworker at OLLIS CREATIVE LTD.
August 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance artworker since Aug 2015 with a diverse client base including Apple, News UK, Spotify, Haygarth, VCCP, Nike, St Lukes, Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, EE, Virgin Atlantic, and Barclaycard. Experienced across agency pitches, digital campaigns, product launches, OOH, in-store displays, press ads, social campaigns, exhibition design and POS.
Senior Designer at TAG Europe / The Red Brick Road
April 1, 2012 - August 1, 2015
Brochure production, layout design, image retouching (studio and location), managing image library and liaising with print suppliers. Produced POS, OOH, press and dealer collateral. Involved in pitches for new clients, created visuals and edited audio/video for client presentations.
Senior Artwork er at TAG Europe / The Red Brick Road
April 1, 2012 - August 1, 2015
Senior Artworker responsible for brochure production, layout design, image retouching (studio & location), image library management, and liaising with print suppliers. Produced POS, OOH, press and dealer collateral; contributed to pitches, visualisations, and audio/video editing for client presentations.
Senior Designer at Nexus/H – Tunbridge Wells
November 1, 2010 - March 1, 2012
Oversee production of materials for Suzuki Dealer Services UK, including press advertising, outdoor media, direct mail, dealer guides publications and EDM pieces. Liaised with account teams and creative directors to ensure brand guidelines alignment with national campaigns.
Senior Artworker at NEXUS/H – Tunbridge Wells
November 1, 2010 - March 1, 2012
Oversee production of materials for Suzuki Dealer Services UK, including press advertising, outdoor media, direct mail, dealer guides, and EDM pieces. Liaised with account teams and creative directors to ensure brand guidelines alignment with national campaigns.
Senior Designer / Art Director at Split Image Ltd
March 1, 2004 - November 1, 2010
Ran the design wing of a long-established commercial photographic studio; high-end photo retouching, design development, supervising junior designers and freelancers, project management, art direction of photoshoots, client liaison and tendering for new business. Managed print and web development and contributed to the company website portfolio.
Senior Designer / Art Director at Split Image Ltd – Crawley
April 1, 2003 - November 1, 2010
Ran the design wing of a long-established commercial photographic studio. Worked with blue-chip clients including Unilever UK and Suzuki GB on studio photography. As Art Director/Designer from 2005, led design development, high-end retouching, supervised juniors and freelancers, project management, art direction of photoshoots, client liaison and tender submissions; managed print and web development for multiple projects.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design at London College of Printing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design at London College of Printing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Financial Services, Computers & Electronics

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