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Colin Nightingale

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I’m Colin Nightingale, a creative design professional with 25+ years of experience across graphic design and art direction, spanning major publishing houses and independent consultancies.

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I’m Colin Nightingale, a creative design professional with 25+ years of experience across graphic design and art direction, spanning major publishing houses and independent consultancies. I’ve managed design studios and teams while delivering high-quality print and digital work across environmental, technology, research, and creative sectors.

I enjoy bringing a strong creative vision to projects while staying focused on production realities and commercial deadlines. With deep expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite and end-to-end print workflows—from bureau to film/PDF output—I’ve supported international publication production and maintained consistent brand quality through efficient team leadership, resource planning, and clear client communication.

  • 32 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Professional Services

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Work experience· 5 roles

Design Studio Manager · Lunatrix Design ConsultancyJan 2003 – Present · 23 yrs 11 mos

Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the design studio, oversee creative output and production workflows, and deliver high-quality design solutions across print and digital media. Manage client relationships, project timelines, and resource planning, while coordinating and maintaining brand consistency across projects through effective freelancer management.

Design Team Manager · Butterfly GraphicsJan 2002 – Jan 2003 · 1 yr 1 mo

Managed a team of designers producing print and multimedia materials. Coordinated studio workflow to meet client briefs and deadlines.

Art Editor · Future Publishing (Bath)Jan 1997 – Jan 2001 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Art edited multiple high-profile international magazines including Official PlayStation Magazine, GamesMaster, Amiga Format, 3D World, Computer Music, Guitar Techniques, and Guitarist. Owned responsibilities across layout design, image selection, typography, and maintaining publication standards.

Art Editor · Security Publications Ltd (Orpington, Kent)Jan 1996 – Jan 1997 · 1 yr 1 mo
Designer · Paragon Publishing Ltd (Bournemouth)Jan 1993 – Jan 1996 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Education

BTEC HND Graphic Design · Bournemouth & Poole College of Art1991 – 1993
Graphic Design Foundation · Ravensbourne College of Design1989 – 1990
A Levels: Art (C), Design (A) · Bexley & Erith Technical High School1989
O Levels · Bexley & Erith Technical High School1986 – 1987

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