I’m David Jimenez, a graphic designer with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design and over 18 years’ experience working with publishers including Harper Collins, National Geographic, Cambridge University Press, Macmillan and Pearson. I specialize in magazine layouts, textbook design, book covers, and digital resources, delivering print-ready design solutions from concept to production. Based in Cambridge, I freelance for diverse projects and collaborate across languages, helping education and publishing teams communicate their messages with clarity and creativity. I’m proficient with InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, and I enjoy turning complex briefs into clean, engaging visuals.

David Jimenez

I’m David Jimenez, a graphic designer with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design and over 18 years’ experience working with publishers including Harper Collins, National Geographic, Cambridge University Press, Macmillan and Pearson. I specialize in magazine layouts, textbook design, book covers, and digital resources, delivering print-ready design solutions from concept to production. Based in Cambridge, I freelance for diverse projects and collaborate across languages, helping education and publishing teams communicate their messages with clarity and creativity. I’m proficient with InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, and I enjoy turning complex briefs into clean, engaging visuals.

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I’m David Jimenez, a graphic designer with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design and over 18 years’ experience working with publishers including Harper Collins, National Geographic, Cambridge University Press, Macmillan and Pearson. I specialize in magazine layouts, textbook design, book covers, and digital resources, delivering print-ready design solutions from concept to production.

Based in Cambridge, I freelance for diverse projects and collaborate across languages, helping education and publishing teams communicate their messages with clarity and creativity. I’m proficient with InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, and I enjoy turning complex briefs into clean, engaging visuals.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
April 1, 2022 - Present
Magazine layout; textbook designs for Maths, Science and English projects from concept through to print; book cover design.
Lead Graphic Designer at Ken Vail Graphic Design, Cambridge
December 1, 2013 - April 1, 2022
Magazine layout with text styling and page layouts including adverts and photos; drawing illustrations from brief; textbook design from concept to print; working with multilingual content; PowerPoint presentations for school subjects; developing Student Books, Workbooks, Teacher Guides and Resources including worksheets and flashcards; marketing collateral for publishing companies.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Cambridge
November 1, 2012 - December 1, 2013
Created business cards and marketing collateral; logo rebrand for a Chartered Architect; developed language educational books from manuscript to print, styling text and creating graphics; banners and leaflets for ad hoc marketing.
Graphic Designer at Ken Vail Graphic Design, Cambridge
September 1, 2004 - November 1, 2012
Scanning and cleaning up artworks; correcting layouts of educational books; book design and layout – arranging text and photo images to fit required page length; layout and correction of catalogues.

Education

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Qualifications

Art Foundation
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services