I'm a part-time Studio Manager and Graphic Designer at Ch1creative, where I oversee production from client liaison and initial quotes to final artwork. I work on a wide range of projects, from corporate identities to art directions for catalog shoots, blending digital and print design to deliver concepts through to completion. I thrive under tight deadlines, whether working solo or as part of a team, and I'm always eager to learn new skills and adopt the latest software to keep delivering fresh, innovative solutions. In my spare time I enjoy agility training with my border collie, and I love spending time with family and friends—whether at concerts, dinners or long walks on the beach. I also stay curious about industry trends and enjoy exploring new tools to expand my design repertoire.…

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I'm a part-time Studio Manager and Graphic Designer at Ch1creative, where I oversee production from client liaison and initial quotes to final artwork. I work on a wide range of projects, from corporate identities to art directions for catalog shoots, blending digital and print design to deliver concepts through to completion. I thrive under tight deadlines, whether working solo or as part of a team, and I'm always eager to learn new skills and adopt the latest software to keep delivering fresh, innovative solutions. In my spare time I enjoy agility training with my border collie, and I love spending time with family and friends—whether at concerts, dinners or long walks on the beach. I also stay curious about industry trends and enjoy exploring new tools to expand my design repertoire.…

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I’m a part-time Studio Manager and Graphic Designer at Ch1creative, where I oversee production from client liaison and initial quotes to final artwork. I work on a wide range of projects, from corporate identities to art directions for catalog shoots, blending digital and print design to deliver concepts through to completion. I thrive under tight deadlines, whether working solo or as part of a team, and I’m always eager to learn new skills and adopt the latest software to keep delivering fresh, innovative solutions.

In my spare time I enjoy agility training with my border collie, and I love spending time with family and friends—whether at concerts, dinners or long walks on the beach. I also stay curious about industry trends and enjoy exploring new tools to expand my design repertoire.

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Work Experience

Studio manager at Chapter one design
April 1, 2010 - Present
Midweight Designer at Hyde Burnett
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Mac operator producing artwork for newspaper ads, folders, catalogues, exhibition boards and presentation work. Mixed conventional and digital artwork, with some work produced in-house via linotronic and other work sent to repro houses.
Senior Designer at Touchpaper Communications / Rice and Ogden
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 2010
Managed advertising design and production while ensuring smooth studio operations. Liaised with clients, created quotes and mock-ups, and oversaw projects from concept to delivery. Worked with blue-chip clients such as 4imprint, RBS, NatWest, Visa, IBM, and British Airways. Handled corporate identities, brochures, press-ready artwork, large catalog production, coordinated samples, advised on photography, and managed press approvals. Maintained equipment, set up software, and oversaw invoicing and workflow optimisation.
Designer at The Studio
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
Produced catalogues and adverts; in-house bureau where bromides and artwork were produced directly from Mac, either for in-house use or as part of bureau services.
Designer at James Galt & Company
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992
Responsible for designing and producing their 300-page catalogue, small leaflets, packaging and newspaper adverts. Organized repro and photography, progressed from junior to senior artist/designer. Early work involved conventional methods, later moved to Mac.

Education

Graphics Diploma at Stockport College
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
GADEC (General Art and Design Educational Certificate) at Macclesfield College
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
High School at Cheadle Hulme High School
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026

Qualifications

Graphics Diploma
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
GADEC (General Art and Design Educational Certificate)
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education