I am Toby Anderton, an illustrator, designer and media artist with a passion for turning ideas into visual stories. I work as a self-employed practitioner, collaborating with publications, brands and organisations to create engaging artwork, identities and media assets. Based in Nottingham, UK, I bring a curious, customer-focused approach to every project. I enjoy exploring new techniques and technologies, delivering high-quality work on time and helping clients achieve their goals.…

Toby Anderton

I am Toby Anderton, an illustrator, designer and media artist with a passion for turning ideas into visual stories. I work as a self-employed practitioner, collaborating with publications, brands and organisations to create engaging artwork, identities and media assets. Based in Nottingham, UK, I bring a curious, customer-focused approach to every project. I enjoy exploring new techniques and technologies, delivering high-quality work on time and helping clients achieve their goals.…

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I am Toby Anderton, an illustrator, designer and media artist with a passion for turning ideas into visual stories. I work as a self-employed practitioner, collaborating with publications, brands and organisations to create engaging artwork, identities and media assets.

Based in Nottingham, UK, I bring a curious, customer-focused approach to every project. I enjoy exploring new techniques and technologies, delivering high-quality work on time and helping clients achieve their goals.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

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.
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.
Graphic Designer at Just-a-Sec | Centralised Services
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Graphic design work for centralised services and client projects.
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.
Media Technician at New College Nottingham, Nottingham UK
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Technical support for media facilities, equipment and production workflows.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Media Technician at New College Nottingham
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2012
Supported media production facilities, equipment and technical workflows for college courses.
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.
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.
Multimedia Trainer & Developer at New College Nottingham, Nottingham UK
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Trainer and developer delivering multimedia training and development programs.
Multimedia Trainer & Developer at New College Nottingham
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Trainer and developer delivering multimedia training and development programs.
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.
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.
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.
Reprographics & Marketing Technician at New College Nottingham, Nottingham UK
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Reprographics and marketing support for college projects and campaigns.
Reprographics & Marketing Technician at New College Nottingham
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Reprographics and marketing technician supporting print and marketing workflows.
Multimedia Trainer & Developer at New College Nottingham
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Developed multimedia training materials and delivered instruction across media disciplines.
Graphic Designer at Just-a-Sec | Centralised Services
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Graphic designer delivering visual communication solutions.
Reprographics & Marketing Technician at New College Nottingham
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Managed reprographics workflows and marketing support for college communications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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
BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design
January 1, 1991 - March 25, 2026
NVQ Level 2 DTP, Graphics & Multimedia
January 1, 1994 - March 25, 2026
NVQ Teacher Training level 1 & 2
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
NCFE Counselling skills & Interpersonal skills
January 1, 2000 - March 25, 2026
IOSHH H&S Managers Certificate
January 1, 2015 - March 25, 2026
IOSHH H&S Managers Certificate
January 1, 2015 - March 25, 2026
NVQ Teacher Training level 1 & 2
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
NCFE Counselling skills & Interpersonal skills
January 1, 2000 - March 25, 2026
NVQ Level 2 DTP, Graphics & Multimedia
January 1, 1994 - March 25, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design
January 1, 1991 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

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

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Experience Level