I am an artistic, creative and enthusiastic Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Media Developer with an extensive client portfolio including publications, media authoring, corporate identity and bespoke client work. I am innovative, customer-focused, adaptable and reliable, taking personal satisfaction in delivering work to the highest standard, achieving goals and remaining determined to succeed.

Toby Anderton

I am an artistic, creative and enthusiastic Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Media Developer with an extensive client portfolio including publications, media authoring, corporate identity and bespoke client work. I am innovative, customer-focused, adaptable and reliable, taking personal satisfaction in delivering work to the highest standard, achieving goals and remaining determined to succeed.

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I am an artistic, creative and enthusiastic Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Media Developer with an extensive client portfolio including publications, media authoring, corporate identity and bespoke client work.

I am innovative, customer-focused, adaptable and reliable, taking personal satisfaction in delivering work to the highest standard, achieving goals and remaining determined to succeed.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator | Designer | Media Artist | Musician at Self Employed
January 1, 1992 - Present
Freelance illustrator, designer and media artist with a diverse client portfolio including publications, media authoring, corporate identity and bespoke client work.
Creative Activity Practitioner at Transform Training
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Delivered creative activity and learning programs; supported participants to explore creativity and practical outcomes.
Systems Desk Analyst at CAPITA
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Provided IT systems support and desk-side analysis to ensure smooth operations and user assistance.
Media Technician at New College Nottingham
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2012
Supported media production facilities, equipment and technical workflows for college courses.
Creative Arts & Entertainment Technician at New College Nottingham, Lacemarket School of Art
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Maintained and supported creative arts facilities and equipment for the Lacemarket School of Art.
Multimedia Trainer & Developer at New College Nottingham
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Developed multimedia training materials and delivered instruction across media disciplines.
Reprographics & Marketing Technician at New College Nottingham
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Managed reprographics workflows and marketing support for college communications.
Graphic Designer at Just-a-Sec | Centralised Services
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Graphic design work for centralised services and client projects.
Illustrator, Designer, Media Artist, Musician at Self Employed
January 1, 1992 - Present
Self-employed creative professional delivering illustration, design and media art projects for clients, with experience in publications, media authoring, corporate identity and bespoke client work.
Creative Activity Practitioner at Transform Training
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Creative activity practitioner contributing to training and development programmes in Nottingham.
Systems Desk Analyst at CAPITA
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Systems desk analyst providing IT support and analytic assistance in a corporate setting.
Media Technician at New College Nottingham
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Media technician supporting media production and related technology at New College Nottingham, Nottingham.
Creative Arts & Entertainment Technician at New College Nottingham, Lacemarket School of Art
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2012
Technology and creative arts technician supporting college programs and art projects.
Multimedia Trainer & Developer at New College Nottingham
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Trainer and developer delivering multimedia training and development programs.
Reprographics & Marketing Technician at New College Nottingham
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Reprographics and marketing technician supporting print and marketing workflows.
Graphic Designer at Just-a-Sec | Centralised Services
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Graphic designer delivering visual communication solutions.
Self-Employed - Illustrator, Designer & Media Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 1992 - Present
Independent illustrator, designer and media artist delivering client-focused visuals, publications design, corporate identity, and bespoke client projects with an extensive portfolio.
Creative Arts & Entertainment Technician at New College Nottingham (Lacemarket School of Art)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2012
Assisted in creative arts and entertainment technology, supporting workshops and production activities.
Media Technician at New College Nottingham, Nottingham UK
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Technical support for media facilities, equipment and production workflows.
Multimedia Trainer & Developer at New College Nottingham, Nottingham UK
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Trainer and developer delivering multimedia training and development programs.
Reprographics & Marketing Technician at New College Nottingham, Nottingham UK
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Reprographics and marketing support for college projects and campaigns.
Self Employed at Self Employed
January 1, 1992 - Present
Illustrating publication for major educational publisher and distributor in Germany; multimedia presentations and animation; graphic design, advertising and promotion for small to medium enterprises; website development with integrated original musical compositions; artistic, fashion, portraiture, studio, wedding and multimedia presentation photography; caricaturing and cartooning.
Media Technician at NCN
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
HD Broadcast Quality Live, Pre and Post Production Filming; photographic technical support; teaching support; voice over work; producing display & promotional artwork; lead photographer, coordinator and supervisor for fashion and catwalk events.
Creative Arts & Entertainment Technician at NCN Lacemarket School of Art
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2012
Photographic technical support for the curriculum; technical support for the Lace market Gallery; Art & Design IT technical support; lead photographer, coordinator and supervisor for fashion and catwalk events.
Multimedia Trainer & Developer at NCN
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Developing and authoring interactive educational CD-ROMs; multimedia packages for SMEs including Macromedia Director 7.0, 8.0 and 8.5, Macromedia Flash 4.0, 5.0 and Macromedia Dreamweaver 2.0, 3.0; assisting with Cyber Cafe project; developing interactive websites for educational training; creating promotional material for training and education programs.
Reprographics & Marketing Technician at NCN
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Designing promotional materials; creating artwork and Corporate Identity for new leisure facility; creating original artwork for display at the opening of the Adams Building by HRH Prince of Wales; managing satellite reprographics; producing high quality reprographics under deadlines.
Freelance Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Media Developer at Self-Employed
January 1, 1992 - Present
Illustrating publication for major educational publisher and distributor in Germany; Multimedia presentations and animation; Graphic design, advertising and promotion for SMEs; Website development and enhancement with integrated original musical compositions; Artistic, fashion, portraiture, studio, wedding and Multimedia Presentation photography; Caricaturing and cartooning.
Multimedia Trainer & Developer at NCN Nottingham
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Developing and Authoring interactive educational CD-ROMs; Designing and teaching multimedia packages for SMEs including: Macromedia Director 7.0, 8.0 and 8.5, Macromedia Flash 4.0, 5.0 and Macromedia Dreamweaver 2.0, 3.0; Assisting with setting up the Cyber Cafe project, liaising with college clients, members of the public, Network analysts and IT technicians; Developing and Authoring interactive websites for educational training; Designing and developing material for SMEs; Creating promotional material for training and education programs.
Reprographics & Marketing Technician at NCN Nottingham
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999
Designing promotional materials for NCN; Creating artwork and Corporate Identity for new leisure facility; Creating original artwork for display at the opening of the Adams Building by HRH Prince of Wales; Managing satellite reprographics section; Producing high quality reprographics, meeting tight deadlines for staff and students.

Education

BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design at New College Nottingham / Lacemarket School of Art
January 1, 1991 - March 3, 2026
NVQ Level 2 DTP, Graphics & Multimedia at New College Nottingham
January 1, 1994 - March 3, 2026
NVQ Teacher Training Level 1 & 2 at New College Nottingham
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
NCFE Counselling skills & Interpersonal skills at New College Nottingham
January 1, 2000 - March 3, 2026
IOSHH H&S Managers Certificate at Nottingham
January 1, 2015 - March 3, 2026

Qualifications

BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design
January 1, 1991 - February 27, 2026
IOSHH H&S Managers Certificate
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
NVQ Teacher Training Level 1 & 2
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
NCFE Counselling skills & Interpersonal skills
January 1, 2000 - February 27, 2026
NVQ Level 2 DTP, Graphics & Multimedia
January 1, 1994 - February 27, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design
January 1, 1991 - February 27, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
IOSHH H&S Managers Certificate
January 1, 2015 - February 27, 2026
NVQ Teacher Training Level 1 & 2
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
NCFE Counselling skills & Interpersonal skills
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
NVQ Level 2 DTP, Graphics & Multimedia
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
IOSHH H&S Managers Certificate
January 1, 2015 - March 3, 2026
NVQ Teacher Training Level 1 & 2
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
NCFE Counselling skills & Interpersonal skills
January 1, 2000 - March 3, 2026
NVQ Level 2 DTP, Graphics & Multimedia
January 1, 1994 - March 3, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design
January 1, 1991 - March 3, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
IOSHH H&S Managers Certificate
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
NVQ Teacher Training level 1 & 2
January 1, 2000 - March 3, 2026
NCFE Counselling skills & Interpersonal skills
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
NVQ Level 2 DTP, Graphics & Multimedia
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design
January 1, 1991 - March 3, 2026
NVQ Level 2 DTP, Graphics & Multimedia
January 1, 1994 - March 3, 2026
NVQ Teacher Training level 1 & 2
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
NCFE Counselling skills & Interpersonal skills
January 1, 2000 - March 3, 2026
IOSHH H&S Managers Certificate
January 1, 2015 - March 3, 2026
NVQ Level 2 DTP, Graphics & Multimedia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
NCFE Counselling skills & Interpersonal skills
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
NVQ Teacher Training level 1 & 2
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
IOSHH H&S Managers Certifcate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
IOSHH H&S Managers Certifcate
January 1, 2015 - March 3, 2026
NVQ Teacher Training level 1 & 2
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
NCFE Counselling skills & Interpersonal skills
January 1, 2000 - March 3, 2026
NVQ Level 2 DTP, Graphics & Multimedia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design
January 1, 1991 - March 3, 2026
NVQ Level 2 DTP, Graphics & Multimedia
January 1, 1994 - March 3, 2026
NVQ Teacher Training Level 1 & 2
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
NCFE Counselling Skills & Interpersonal Skills
January 1, 2000 - March 3, 2026
IOSHH H&S Manager Certificate
January 1, 2015 - March 3, 2026
IOSHH H&S Manager Certificate
January 1, 2015 - March 3, 2026
NVQ Teacher Training Level 1 & 2
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
NCFE Counselling Skills & Interpersonal Skills
January 1, 2000 - March 3, 2026
NVQ Level 2 DTP, Graphics & Multimedia
January 1, 1994 - March 3, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design
January 1, 1991 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet, Retail