I am a passionate and versatile Graphic Designer with over 20 years’ experience in both in-house and agency environments, complemented by several years as an effective Studio Manager and Creative Lead. Skilled across both print and digital, I manage the full creative process — from concept creation to delivering print-ready artwork and digital assets. My portfolio spans a diverse range of outputs: in print, from branding, logo design, corporate stationery, product visuals, brochures, and exhibition graphics to vehicle livery, signage, and large-format display. Digitally, I have delivered website designs, layouts, web graphics, and multi-platform social media campaigns, including strategy planning, story creative, and remarketing assets. By combining print and digital expertise, I design and implement cohesive, multi-channel campaigns with strategic precision. More recently I have started to venture into how I can use AI tools such as ChatGPT and those built in to Adobe Creative Cloud to improve my workflow and creative output. As Studio Manager and Creative Lead for Gemma International and Animal UK, I have led creative teams, managed workflows, and optimised departmental processes, ensuring projects were delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. My role involved liaising with key stakeholders, managing supplier relationships, and introducing systems that improved efficiency and team morale. I have had the privilege of working with major global brands and licenses, including Jurassic World, The Avengers, Trolls, Angry Birds, Peppa Pig, and Thomas & Friends, as well as the iconic UK lifestyle brand Animal, the 6 star luxury cruise company Regent Seven Seas Cruises, The Women’s Institute and The Jurassic Coast Trust. Proactive, resourceful, and collaborative, I lead by example and inspire teams to perform at their best. I thrive in positive, fast-moving environments where creativity, purpose, and shared goals drive success.

Adam Martin

I am a passionate and versatile Graphic Designer with over 20 years’ experience in both in-house and agency environments, complemented by several years as an effective Studio Manager and Creative Lead. Skilled across both print and digital, I manage the full creative process — from concept creation to delivering print-ready artwork and digital assets. My portfolio spans a diverse range of outputs: in print, from branding, logo design, corporate stationery, product visuals, brochures, and exhibition graphics to vehicle livery, signage, and large-format display. Digitally, I have delivered website designs, layouts, web graphics, and multi-platform social media campaigns, including strategy planning, story creative, and remarketing assets. By combining print and digital expertise, I design and implement cohesive, multi-channel campaigns with strategic precision. More recently I have started to venture into how I can use AI tools such as ChatGPT and those built in to Adobe Creative Cloud to improve my workflow and creative output. As Studio Manager and Creative Lead for Gemma International and Animal UK, I have led creative teams, managed workflows, and optimised departmental processes, ensuring projects were delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. My role involved liaising with key stakeholders, managing supplier relationships, and introducing systems that improved efficiency and team morale. I have had the privilege of working with major global brands and licenses, including Jurassic World, The Avengers, Trolls, Angry Birds, Peppa Pig, and Thomas & Friends, as well as the iconic UK lifestyle brand Animal, the 6 star luxury cruise company Regent Seven Seas Cruises, The Women’s Institute and The Jurassic Coast Trust. Proactive, resourceful, and collaborative, I lead by example and inspire teams to perform at their best. I thrive in positive, fast-moving environments where creativity, purpose, and shared goals drive success.

Available to hire

I am a passionate and versatile Graphic Designer with over
20 years’ experience in both in-house and agency environments,
complemented by several years as an effective Studio Manager
and Creative Lead. Skilled across both print and digital, I manage
the full creative process — from concept creation to delivering
print-ready artwork and digital assets.

My portfolio spans a diverse range of outputs: in print,
from branding, logo design, corporate stationery, product visuals,
brochures, and exhibition graphics to vehicle livery, signage, and
large-format display. Digitally, I have delivered website designs,
layouts, web graphics, and multi-platform social media campaigns,
including strategy planning, story creative, and remarketing assets.
By combining print and digital expertise, I design and implement
cohesive, multi-channel campaigns with strategic precision.
More recently I have started to venture into how I can use AI tools
such as ChatGPT and those built in to Adobe Creative Cloud to
improve my workflow and creative output.

As Studio Manager and Creative Lead for Gemma International
and Animal UK, I have led creative teams, managed workflows,
and optimised departmental processes, ensuring projects were
delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
My role involved liaising with key stakeholders, managing
supplier relationships, and introducing systems that
improved efficiency and team morale.

I have had the privilege of working with major global brands
and licenses, including Jurassic World, The Avengers, Trolls,
Angry Birds, Peppa Pig, and Thomas & Friends, as well as
the iconic UK lifestyle brand Animal, the 6 star luxury cruise
company Regent Seven Seas Cruises, The Women’s Institute
and The Jurassic Coast Trust.

Proactive, resourceful, and collaborative, I lead by example
and inspire teams to perform at their best. I thrive in positive,
fast-moving environments where creativity, purpose,
and shared goals drive success.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Studio13.82
January 1, 2020 - October 28, 2025
Freelance graphic designer delivering print and digital assets; responsible, organised, and able to manage projects from concept to final print-ready artwork. Effectively communicates with clients and manages multiple briefs, producing assets for both print and digital campaigns. Clients included The Jurassic Coast Trust, RNLI, The Bell Inn, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Bath, Bubble & Beyond, Anniversary House, and The Women’s Institute.
Graphic Design Manager at Animal UK
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Part of the marketing team working on multi-channel campaigns; designed assets to enable a consistent brand presence across print, digital and promotional activities; coordinated briefs, timelines and stakeholder communication.
Senior Artworker at B&Q
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Maternity cover role; supervised junior artworkers and produced print collateral across POS, brochures and various marketing materials for B&Q.
Design Team Leader at Gemma International
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Led daily studio workflow; scheduling, strategy planning, workflow management, design time vs. cost analysis, budget control, team building, client relations; directed corporate rebrand audit and implementation, website redesign, trade show stand graphics, and development of a Job Management system.
Graphic Designer at Halesway
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Produced creative designs and marketing campaigns supporting major health-focused and pharmaceutical brands within a small design team.
Marketing Specialist at Kinetico
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Designed UK print and digital media; collaborated with the US office to ensure brand consistency across all materials.
Graphic Designer at Carte Blanche Greetings
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Meticulous card designer; researched trends, built style guides, product visuals and cutters; collaborated with illustrators and reprographics to deliver print-ready ranges.
Graphic Designer at Carte Blanche Greetings
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Continued work on seasonal and everyday card ranges; delivered print-ready outputs across multiple product types.

Education

BA (Hons) Corporate Communications at Southampton Institute
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
A Levels: Graphic Art (B), Graphic Products (B) & History (C) at Barton Peveril College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
GCSEs at Thornden Secondary School
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services