I am Gary Ferguson, a senior graphic designer with over two decades of experience in branding, print, and digital media. I excel at turning complex technical information into clear, engaging visuals for scientific instruments, automotive brands, and university communications. I enjoy collaborating in a team yet can lead and mentor junior designers to ensure brand consistency and timely project delivery. With hands-on experience in product photography, video shooting and editing, and animation, I also manage client relationships from initial brief to print-ready artwork, liaising with suppliers and handling budgets. I am proficient in standard design tools and printing processes, and I love finding creative solutions that communicate clearly and elevate brands.

Gary Ferguson

I am Gary Ferguson, a senior graphic designer with over two decades of experience in branding, print, and digital media. I excel at turning complex technical information into clear, engaging visuals for scientific instruments, automotive brands, and university communications. I enjoy collaborating in a team yet can lead and mentor junior designers to ensure brand consistency and timely project delivery. With hands-on experience in product photography, video shooting and editing, and animation, I also manage client relationships from initial brief to print-ready artwork, liaising with suppliers and handling budgets. I am proficient in standard design tools and printing processes, and I love finding creative solutions that communicate clearly and elevate brands.

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I am Gary Ferguson, a senior graphic designer with over two decades of experience in branding, print, and digital media. I excel at turning complex technical information into clear, engaging visuals for scientific instruments, automotive brands, and university communications. I enjoy collaborating in a team yet can lead and mentor junior designers to ensure brand consistency and timely project delivery.

With hands-on experience in product photography, video shooting and editing, and animation, I also manage client relationships from initial brief to print-ready artwork, liaising with suppliers and handling budgets. I am proficient in standard design tools and printing processes, and I love finding creative solutions that communicate clearly and elevate brands.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Edinburgh Instruments
July 1, 2021 - Present
Senior Graphic Designer for Scientific Instruments manufacturing and retail group Techcomp, designing branding, brochures, advertising, exhibition stands, wall graphics, signage, web, social and product graphics for vinyls and silk screening. In addition we undertake product photography, video shooting, editing and animation. Liaise with clients from initial meetings to design concepts and project completion. Communicate with suppliers on pricing and budgets and produce print-ready artwork when required. Mentored one junior designer; maintain design backups and ensure group brand identities are followed.
Senior Graphic Designer at Eastern Western Motor Group
July 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Senior Graphic Designer within busy marketing department. Responsible for designing marketing communications and campaigns for group franchises including BMW and Mercedes-Benz. This included POS, direct mail, press ads, motion graphics, video shooting and editing, events, signage, social and web graphics. Managed email campaigns and oversaw brand identities; liaised with suppliers and clients from brief to delivery; maintained equipment and archives.
Graphic Designer at University of Stirling
December 1, 2006 - October 3, 2025
Part of in-house design team providing design solutions for print and web; projects included prospectuses, brochures, reports, visual identity, posters and stationery; liaised with clients and suppliers and maintained office supplies, equipment and job records.
Graphic Designer at Armoury Events
May 1, 2005 - October 3, 2025
Graphic Designer for design studio specialising in the entertainment industry; branding and promotional materials; produced print-ready artwork; liaised with printers on production and costing; managed client relationships from brief to hand-over.
Graphic Designer at The John Martin Group
July 1, 2000 - October 3, 2025
In-house designer for auto retailer; produced press ads and marketing materials for Group franchises; created design concepts and managed workload and print buying.
Junior Designer at Cresent Engineering (UK)
March 1, 1999 - October 3, 2025
Part of a multi-media design team developing safety training courses for the Oil and Gas Industry; provided graphic design support for training course developers; designed graphics for print and screen, including simple animations.
Senior Graphic Designer at Edinburgh Instruments
July 1, 2021 - Present
Senior Graphic Designer for Scientific Instruments manufacturing and retail group Techcomp, encompassing 6 brands including Edinburgh Instruments. Responsibilities include designing branding, brochures, advertising, exhibition stands, wall graphics, signage, web, social and product graphics for vinyls and silk screening. In addition we undertake product photography, video shooting, editing and animation. Liaise with clients from initial meetings to design concepts and project completion. Communicate with suppliers on pricing and budgets and produce print-ready artwork when required. Mentor one junior designer. Maintain design back-ups and ensure group brand identities are followed.
Senior Graphic Designer at Eastern Western Motor Group
July 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Senior Graphic Designer within busy marketing department. Responsible for designing marketing communications and campaigns for group franchises including BMW and Mercedes-Benz. This included POS, direct mail, press ads, motion graphics, video shooting and editing, events, signage, social and web graphics. Managed the group's email campaigns and oversaw the various brand visual identities. Liaised with suppliers and clients from initial brief to concepts and project delivery. Ensured office equipment was maintained and design archives were up to date.
Graphic Designer at University of Stirling
December 1, 2006 - October 3, 2025
Part of the University in-house design team, providing creative design solutions. Projects included design for print and web and ranged from prospectuses, brochures and reports to visual identity, posters and stationery. Liaised with clients and suppliers throughout the course of projects.
Graphic Designer at Armoury Events
May 1, 2005 - October 3, 2025
Graphic Designer for a design studio specialising in the entertainment industry. Worked on a range of projects including branding and promotional materials. Created print-ready artwork, and liaised with printers on production and costing. Dealt with clients from initial brief through to final hand-over.
Graphic Designer at The John Martin Group
July 1, 2000 - October 3, 2025
In-house designer for auto retailer. Produced press ads and marketing materials for the Groups franchises including Belmont and Murray Motor Co. Responsible for creating design concepts, workload management and print buying.
Junior Designer at Cresent Engineering (UK)
March 1, 1999 - October 3, 2025
Part of a multi-media design team developing safety training courses for the Oil and Gas Industry. Provided graphic design support for training course developers. Designed graphics for print and screen, including some simple animations.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Edinburgh College of Art
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
HND Graphic Design at Falkirk College
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
NC Design Studies at Falkirk College
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Edinburgh College of Art
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
HND Graphic Design at Falkirk College
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
NC Design Studies at NC Design Studies
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025

Qualifications

Full British driving licence
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education