Experienced creative artworker and photographer with extensive training in repro/printing and Adobe/Quark design workflows. Worked across digital, web, traditional print, packaging, photography, and POS, delivering artwork from concept through to final production under tight deadlines. Freelancing and self-directed business experience includes medical brochure/leaflet and presentation work, product photography with intense Photoshop cut-outs, and end-to-end packaging and marketing design supporting sales and marketing teams.

Nicola Mac Sanders

Experienced creative artworker and photographer with extensive training in repro/printing and Adobe/Quark design workflows. Worked across digital, web, traditional print, packaging, photography, and POS, delivering artwork from concept through to final production under tight deadlines. Freelancing and self-directed business experience includes medical brochure/leaflet and presentation work, product photography with intense Photoshop cut-outs, and end-to-end packaging and marketing design supporting sales and marketing teams.

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Experienced creative artworker and photographer with extensive training in repro/printing and Adobe/Quark design workflows. Worked across digital, web, traditional print, packaging, photography, and POS, delivering artwork from concept through to final production under tight deadlines.

Freelancing and self-directed business experience includes medical brochure/leaflet and presentation work, product photography with intense Photoshop cut-outs, and end-to-end packaging and marketing design supporting sales and marketing teams.

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Language

English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Creative Artworker / Photographer at Gosling Design (freelancing) + own photography business
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance creative artwork and photography work, including medical brochures, leaflets, and PowerPoint slideshow production. After maternity leave, started and runs a photography business working with families, modeling agencies, schools, and for product photography. Delivered product photography for Ferret Technology, including detailed Photoshop cut-outs and image application to brochure/leaflet and website materials.
Freelance Creative Artworker / Photographer at Gosling Design
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance artworker for Gosling Design; contributed to medical brochures, leaflets and PowerPoint slideshows. After maternity leave I started a photography business serving families, modelling agencies, schools and product photography. Photographed products for Ferret Technology, involving intensive Photoshop work and intricate cutouts, then applying images to brochures, leaflets and websites.
Creative Artworker at MPL Home Ltd
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Designed packaging and marketing materials from start to finish for multiple brands. Supported the sales and marketing team by creating artwork for electrical product lines (hair care, beauty, and kitchenware). Worked as the sole designer managing workflow and achieving tight deadlines, producing extensive Photoshop artwork for packaging, catalogues, booklets, and brochures.
Graphic Designer at MPL Home Ltd
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Designing from start to finish, packaging and marketing materials for all brands within the company; supported sales and marketing team on developing electrical products such as hair care, beauty and kitchen ware; worked under pressure with tight deadlines; produced artwork for packaging, catalogues, booklets and brochures.
Founder/Designer at Cosmic Creations
January 1, 1999 - Present
Ran a personal design business; managed end-to-end design projects, developed self-motivation and ability to work under tight deadlines; continued updating knowledge of CS packages.
Graphic Designer (Junior) at Stones Digital Imaging
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
Trained and worked as a graphic designer in a full-colour repro bureau environment. Received extensive training in QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator on Macintosh-based design workflows, supporting production processes.
Graphic Designer at Stones Digital Imaging
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
Trained in Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator; worked in a full colour repro bureau; developed design and production skills.

Education

BTEC First in Design at University of Hertfordshire - St Albans
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in Design at University of Hertfordshire - St Albans
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
BTEC Photography at University of Hertfordshire - Hatfield
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
ART GCSE at Mount Grace School - Potters Bar
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
ENGLISH GCSE at Mount Grace School - Potters Bar
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
MATHS GCSE at Mount Grace School - Potters Bar
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
BTEC First in Design at University of Hertfordshire - St Albans
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in Design at University of Hertfordshire - Hatfield
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
BTEC Photography at University of Hertfordshire - Hatfield
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
GCSE Maths at Mount Grace School - Potters Bar
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
GCSE English at Mount Grace School - Potters Bar
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
GCSE Art at Mount Grace School - Potters Bar
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026

Qualifications

BTEC First in Design
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in Design
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
BTEC Photography
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods