I am a creative, detail-focused professional with over 25 years of experience spanning graphic design, artwork production, packaging design, technical coordination, and photography. I am organized and results-driven, focused on delivering exceptional quality outcomes through strong supplier and retailer relationships. I excel at planning, coordinating, and prioritising tasks, driving projects seamlessly from initial concept through to final delivery. I am a proactive communicator who contributes ideas in workshops and ensures brand standards are upheld across all platforms.

Andrew Wilkins

I am a creative, detail-focused professional with over 25 years of experience spanning graphic design, artwork production, packaging design, technical coordination, and photography. I am organized and results-driven, focused on delivering exceptional quality outcomes through strong supplier and retailer relationships. I excel at planning, coordinating, and prioritising tasks, driving projects seamlessly from initial concept through to final delivery. I am a proactive communicator who contributes ideas in workshops and ensures brand standards are upheld across all platforms.

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I am a creative, detail-focused professional with over 25 years of experience spanning graphic design, artwork production, packaging design, technical coordination, and photography. I am organized and results-driven, focused on delivering exceptional quality outcomes through strong supplier and retailer relationships.

I excel at planning, coordinating, and prioritising tasks, driving projects seamlessly from initial concept through to final delivery. I am a proactive communicator who contributes ideas in workshops and ensures brand standards are upheld across all platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Artwork and Packaging Specialist at The Original Baker
January 1, 2022 - Present
Design and Artwork Coordination; Packaging Artwork creation and digital asset management; Design, Artwork and Image Retouching / revision; Inform, engage and advise on artwork, print & packaging; Branding and Guideline guardian; Workflow and Production Management
Freelance Designer / Artwork at Various Clients
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance design and artwork
Media Work Based Trainer in Media at East Riding College
January 1, 2022 - Present
Design, Artwork and Image Retouching / revision; Inform, engage and advise on artwork, print & packaging; Branding and Guideline guardian; Workflow and Production Management
Design, Artwork and Print Manager at Parkacre Enterprises Ltd.
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2022
Creating, amending, updating designs and print ready artwork for packaging and promotional purposes; Establish and maintain new and existing processes to drive quality and business forward; Liaise with internal and external personnel to ensure quality and deadlines are met; Guardian of Branding and Guidelines; Present KPI’s and SMART targets to ensure best practice
Media Tutor at Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Learning Tutor for FE and HE Media, design and Photography; Course leader for FE; Create and deliver lesson plans and SOWs; Deliver innovative material to aid teaching and learning; Present grading and feedback to a high standard
Design and Artwork Manager at Unique Party UK Ltd.
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Manage all design and artwork for packaging; Create eye catching product packaging; Design and layout annual Company catalogue; Liaise with US marketing team; Archive all designs and marketing material
Artwork Co-ordinator at SGS Ltd.
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Co-ordinating designs and artwork for a busy artwork and repro studio; Tracking artwork from initial production to final print; Amending packaging artwork for press; Establishing and maintaining new and existing processes to drive quality and business forward
Freelance Design and Artwork at Various
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Developing new business contacts; Quotations; Creating designs and artwork from bespoke briefs; Manage all aspects of work arising from a small business

Education

BA(HONS) at University of Grimsby
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
CERT ED at University of Grimsby
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
HND at Lincoln College of Art
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
Art Foundation at GY College of Art & Design
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1990
O Level at Chelmsford Comprehensive
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984
BA(HONS) Motion Graphics at University of Grimsby
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
CERT ED Teaching and Training at University of Grimsby
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
HND Design & Photography at Lincoln College of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Art Foundation at GY College of Art & Design
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
O Level Mathematics, English Literature, English Language, Graphic Communication, Art / Visual Studies at Chelmsford Comprehensive
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1984

Qualifications

Photoshop Advanced
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Illustrator Advanced
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Basic Web Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Video Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Health and Safety
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Basic Excel
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Manual Handling
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Other