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I’m a Mac-based creative artworker with decades of experience across publishing and marketing, working both full time and freelance for a wide range of below-the-line and ATL agencies, plus client-side roles that deepen my understanding of specific brands. I produce press-ready artwork and a broad mix of marketing touchpoints across OOH, packaging, in-store POS, and on/offline channels. During the pandemic I learned After Effects, enabling me to deliver animated digital assets for online, social, and D6 formats. With deep Adobe Creative Suite knowledge, I combine strong typography and layout skills with retouching, illustration, and visualization to bring campaigns to life from concept through to final production.…I’m a Mac-based creative artworker with decades of experience across publishing and marketing, working both full time and freelance for a wide range of below-the-line and ATL agencies, plus client-side roles that deepen my understanding of specific brands. I produce press-ready artwork and a broad mix of marketing touchpoints across OOH, packaging, in-store POS, and on/offline channels. During the pandemic I learned After Effects, enabling me to deliver animated digital assets for online, social, and D6 formats. With deep Adobe Creative Suite knowledge, I combine strong typography and layout skills with retouching, illustration, and visualization to bring campaigns to life from concept through to final production.

Steve Ward

Artworker, Graphic Designer, Designer, +2

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I’m a Mac-based creative artworker with decades of experience across publishing and marketing, working both full time and freelance for a wide range of below-the-line and ATL agencies, plus client-side roles that deepen my understanding of specific brands. I produce press-ready artwork and a broad mix of marketing touchpoints across OOH, packaging, in-store POS, and on/offline channels. During the pandemic I learned After Effects, enabling me to deliver animated digital assets for online, social, and D6 formats. With deep Adobe Creative Suite knowledge, I combine strong typography and layout skills with retouching, illustration, and visualization to bring campaigns to life from concept through to final production.…I’m a Mac-based creative artworker with decades of experience across publishing and marketing, working both full time and freelance for a wide range of below-the-line and ATL agencies, plus client-side roles that deepen my understanding of specific brands. I produce press-ready artwork and a broad mix of marketing touchpoints across OOH, packaging, in-store POS, and on/offline channels. During the pandemic I learned After Effects, enabling me to deliver animated digital assets for online, social, and D6 formats. With deep Adobe Creative Suite knowledge, I combine strong typography and layout skills with retouching, illustration, and visualization to bring campaigns to life from concept through to final production.

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I’m a Mac-based creative artworker with decades of experience across publishing and marketing, working both full time and freelance for a wide range of below-the-line and ATL agencies, plus client-side roles that deepen my understanding of specific brands. I produce press-ready artwork and a broad mix of marketing touchpoints across OOH, packaging, in-store POS, and on/offline channels.

During the pandemic I learned After Effects, enabling me to deliver animated digital assets for online, social, and D6 formats. With deep Adobe Creative Suite knowledge, I combine strong typography and layout skills with retouching, illustration, and visualization to bring campaigns to life from concept through to final production.

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Freelance Creative Artworker/Designer

January 1, 2007 - Present

Freelance artwork/design work from 2007 onward, producing campaign materials and touchpoints across multiple media channels including in-store POS, OOH, packaging, and on/offline assets. After learning After Effects during the pandemic, also produces animated online/social and D6 assets. Work completed for clients including Unilever (most recently), British Airways, Butcher & Gundersen, Gutenberg Networks, ITV, M&C Saatchi, Marine Ad Agency, TUI (Specialist Holidays), Twist Creative and Sapient Nitro, among others.

Freelance Artworker/Designer

January 1, 2007 - Present

Freelance work from 2007 onward across multiple marketing and creative agencies, producing above-the-line and below-the-line materials. Delivered artwork and campaign assets across print and digital touchpoints including instore POS, OOH, packaging, and on/offline creative. During the pandemic, built animation capability using After Effects to produce animated online, social, and D6 assets. Worked with a broad client set, including Unilever (most recently), British Airways, ITV, TUI (Specialist Holidays), and others such as M&C Saatchi, Marine Ad Agency, Twist Creative and Sapient Nitro.

Senior Artworker/Designer (Studio 36) at M&C Saatchi

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Worked as a Senior Artworker/Designer in a studio of eight, supporting pitch visuals and creating outdoor and press ads and other above-the-line materials for fast-paced campaign work.

Senior Artworker/Designer at M&C Saatchi

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Worked as one of the Senior Artworker/Designers in a team of eight within Studio 36, supporting pitch visuals and producing outdoor and press advertising alongside other above-the-line materials.

Senior Creative Artworker (DM) at Black Cat Agency

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Created direct marketing artwork from concept visualization through to press-ready production, including retouching and illustration. Produced a full range of DM materials as one of ten senior creative artworkers. Later the agency was bought by WPP and merged with RMG to become RMG Connect.

Senior Creative Artworker at Black Cat Agency

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Created direct marketing (DM) work end-to-end including visualisation from concept through to press-ready artwork, retouching, and illustration. Produced a wide range of DM deliverables for marketing campaigns. Later the business was acquired by WPP and merged with RMG to become RMG Connect.

Newsletter Producer / Designer at CWC Associates

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Produced three fortnightly newsletters for publication covering energy conferences. Also involved in creating additional marketing literature.

Freelance (advertising agencies and publications) at CWC Associates / various

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001

Freelance roles in advertising agencies and publications including newsletter and marketing literature production, working with printers and preparing artwork for press alongside creative tasks.

Newsletter Producer (Artwork & Design) at CWC Associates

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Produced three fortnightly newsletters for publication covering energy conferences. Responsible for producing marketing literature including creation of other supporting materials.

Freelance (advertising agencies & publications)

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001

Freelance roles supporting various advertising agencies and publications, producing creative artwork and marketing materials.

Designer (Estate Agent Colour Adverts) at Hot Property – Loot

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

As part of a team of three, produced colour adverts for estate agents. The rest of the publication (listings) was set on the morning of publication.

Artwork Preparation (Press) / Marketing Designer at Marketing East

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

Prepared artwork for press working closely with printers, with a substantial amount of creative work included in the role.

Designer (Magazine and Publications) at Association of Corporate Treasurers

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000

Solely responsible for setting and design of the monthly magazine 'The Treasurer'. Role also encompassed other publications, flyers, reports, and leaflet work.

Designer (Colour ads for estate agents) at Hot Property – Loot

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

As part of a three-person team, worked on colour adverts for estate agents. The rest of the publication (listings) was set on the morning of publication.

Artwork Preparation (press-ready) at Marketing East

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

Worked closely with printers preparing artwork for press, with significant creative input across marketing materials.

Magazine Designer (Sole responsibility) at Association of Corporate Treasurers

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000

Set and designed the Association’s monthly magazine 'The Treasurer' with responsibility also covering other publications, flyers, reports, and leaflet work.

Designer (German & UK Catalogues) at Inmac (German & UK)

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998

Worked with a team of five designers to produce the German and UK 'Inmac' catalogues.

Designer (UK & German catalogues) at Inmac (German & UK)

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998

Collaborated with five other designers to produce German and UK 'Inmac' catalogues.