I am an experienced graphic designer with a solid background in magazine design, advertising and artwork. I’ve delivered visually engaging materials across diverse sectors, liaising with advertisers, editors and contributors to ensure accuracy and consistency. My strengths include attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines. I’m looking for new opportunities where I can apply my design skills to drive efficiency and effectiveness in a dynamic environment. I thrive in collaborative teams and enjoy turning brief concepts into polished, print-ready work that supports marketing and business goals.

Ian Thomas Reynolds

I am an experienced graphic designer with a solid background in magazine design, advertising and artwork. I’ve delivered visually engaging materials across diverse sectors, liaising with advertisers, editors and contributors to ensure accuracy and consistency. My strengths include attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines. I’m looking for new opportunities where I can apply my design skills to drive efficiency and effectiveness in a dynamic environment. I thrive in collaborative teams and enjoy turning brief concepts into polished, print-ready work that supports marketing and business goals.

Next availability:
June 1, 2026

I am an experienced graphic designer with a solid background in magazine design, advertising and artwork. I’ve delivered visually engaging materials across diverse sectors, liaising with advertisers, editors and contributors to ensure accuracy and consistency. My strengths include attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.

I’m looking for new opportunities where I can apply my design skills to drive efficiency and effectiveness in a dynamic environment. I thrive in collaborative teams and enjoy turning brief concepts into polished, print-ready work that supports marketing and business goals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Euromedia Associates
January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Magazine and Advert Designer/Typesetter; Designing and building magazines across various sectors; Liaising with advertisers to create bespoke adverts; Chasing copy from advertisers and contributors; Preparing magazines for print with preflight checks; Coordinating with editors and stakeholders to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Graphic Designer at Northern Cast Acrylics
June 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018
Provided design support across operations, focusing on promotional materials; artwork for awards; prepared technical drawings for manufacturing; created and uploaded rendered images to the company website; managed website content via CMS.
Archive Assistant, Admin at Wigan Council
October 1, 2015 - April 30, 2016
Published local author’s memoirs via IULU; data entry, cataloguing and archiving; CMS content management for the website; scanned and enhanced photographs, including colour correction and retouching.
Graphic Designer at Vision Group
June 1, 2012 - October 31, 2013
Designer/Ad Setter using Adobe CS/Quark Xpress to produce advertising collateral, typography, image creation and manipulation; scanning and workflow management; familiarisation with InDesign; collaboration across departments to meet targets and deadlines.
Graphic Designer (placement) at BD2 Studios
June 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
Six-week placement working on pitches and design briefs, promotional campaigns, DPS adverts; liaising with external suppliers; product research; design to print production.
Graphic Designer at Shearings Holidays
June 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
National & Regional advertising and marketing materials; edition development for Autumn brochures; campaigns for Daily Mail and other outlets; collaboration with Sales, Marketing, HR and Internet teams and external suppliers.
Graphic Designer (placement) at Image Design & Print
January 1, 2007 - April 30, 2007
Four-month placement handling design to print workflow; customer service and counter service; production support.
Mac Operator/Artworker at SMR Creative
April 1, 2002 - November 30, 2005
Catalogue production for CPC and Hagemeyer; ad setting; promotional and marketing materials; image archive management; product photography and print finishing including wide format and lamination; file server management.

Education

HNC (Partial Credit) in Multimedia Design at St Helens College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
HNC in Computer Aided Art & Design at St Helens College
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in Desktop Top Publishing and Information Technology at TP Training, Skelmersdale
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
NVQ Level 1 in Graphic Design Production Techniques at TP Training, Skelmersdale
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

GCSEs in Maths, Physics, English Literature, English Language, Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
NVQ Level 1 in Graphic Design Production Techniques
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in Desktop Top Publishing and Information Technology
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services, Retail