Creative Artworker and Graphic Designer with 27+ years in high-volume production environments, specialising in typography, brand consistency, and technical artwork specification. I’m detail-driven and enjoy taking work from concept through to print-ready files, ensuring accuracy at every stage. Experienced leading artwork workflows across multi-site and global campaigns, managing competing priorities, mentoring designers, and performing rigorous preflight checks to minimise errors and rework while delivering on time to strict brand guidelines.…

Richard Hackett

Creative Artworker and Graphic Designer with 27+ years in high-volume production environments, specialising in typography, brand consistency, and technical artwork specification. I’m detail-driven and enjoy taking work from concept through to print-ready files, ensuring accuracy at every stage. Experienced leading artwork workflows across multi-site and global campaigns, managing competing priorities, mentoring designers, and performing rigorous preflight checks to minimise errors and rework while delivering on time to strict brand guidelines.…

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Creative Artworker and Graphic Designer with 27+ years in high-volume production environments, specialising in typography, brand consistency, and technical artwork specification. I’m detail-driven and enjoy taking work from concept through to print-ready files, ensuring accuracy at every stage.

Experienced leading artwork workflows across multi-site and global campaigns, managing competing priorities, mentoring designers, and performing rigorous preflight checks to minimise errors and rework while delivering on time to strict brand guidelines.

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Lead Creative Artworker at ITG / Whitbread
March 1, 2020 - July 13, 2026
Managed the creative artwork process for a multi-site restaurant chain, ensuring brand consistency across marketing, promotional, and in-store materials. Owned artwork quality for a high volume of projects, applying strict brand guidelines, typography accuracy, and technical specification control to meet delivery deadlines. Collaborated with multiple managers to interpret requirements and translate complex information into clear visual communications. Reviewed briefs for completeness and accuracy, checked content, managed competing priorities, and ensured files were delivered on time without compromising quality. Performed detailed preflight checks, verified artwork against brand and technical specs, prepared print and digital distribution files, and resolved issues before production to minimise errors and rework. Maintained organised records, prioritised urgent requests, and communicated progress to colleagues and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Graphic Designer at SparK44
September 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Produced highly detailed brochures, web pages, and catalogues for large engineering firms (USA-focused), with a strong focus on the technical side of artworking. Delivered print-ready artwork across multiple formats to the highest standard. Saved HTML files for translation following strict guidelines, assigned jobs to other designers, and ensured correct files were sent back out to multiple markets globally. Required multitasking while handling several jobs at once.
Creative Artworker at Oct 2017 - Sept 2019 / Personal dates noted: Sept 2017 - Sept 2019
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019
Artworked marketing and brand assets with emphasis on typography, technical accuracy, preflight checks, and delivery to deadlines. (Dates reflect resume text; exact employer name not fully specified in the provided content.)
Creative Artworker at Spark44
September 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017
Handled technical brochure artwork with a high attention to detail. Delivered print-ready assets across varied formats and supported translation workflows by producing and maintaining HTML files that complied with specified guidelines. Coordinated work distribution to other designers and ensured outgoing files matched market requirements.
Artworker at Prontaprint / Personal list includes Oyezstraker, OfficeTeam, Prontaprint, Bootique Magazine, Midland Law
January 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015
Created artwork and print-ready files for multiple clients in a production environment. Performed preflight checks and ensured assets met technical and brand requirements.
Freelance at Self-employed
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Freelance design/artworking support for print and marketing projects.
Design Manager at R Hackett Design
June 1, 2003 - December 1, 2012
Managed design output and workflows across client deliverables, ensuring quality control and adherence to production requirements. Supported brochure and marketing collateral work, including rebranding activity and visual updates.
Graphic Designer at R Hackett Design
October 1, 2001 - May 1, 2003
Created graphic design assets including adverts and marketing materials. Contributed to production-ready artwork with attention to typography, layout consistency, and technical specifications.
Advert Designer at R Hackett Design
July 1, 2000 - September 1, 2001
Designed advertising artwork for print and promotional use, focusing on layout, brand presentation, and technical readiness for production.

Education

BA Hons Graphic Design at Wolverhampton University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
GNVQ Art & Design at S.C. College of Art & Design
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
GNVQ Int. Art & Design at John Willmot Sixth Form
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing

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