I am a highly talented professional creative designer currently working freelance and proficient in a wide range of Mac and PC applications including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. With extensive experience in graphic design, print production, and studio maintenance, I bring an imaginative approach and conscientious work ethic to every project. I am eager to take on challenging roles that help me further develop my skills in the design realm. Over the years, I have worked with notable companies such as DC Thomson, where I led and supported design teams, and have taught InDesign tutorials at Dundee Contemporary Arts. I enjoy collaborating closely with creative teams and clients to meet tight deadlines while delivering excellent design outcomes across magazines, books, and promotional materials.

Craig McGregor

I am a highly talented professional creative designer currently working freelance and proficient in a wide range of Mac and PC applications including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. With extensive experience in graphic design, print production, and studio maintenance, I bring an imaginative approach and conscientious work ethic to every project. I am eager to take on challenging roles that help me further develop my skills in the design realm. Over the years, I have worked with notable companies such as DC Thomson, where I led and supported design teams, and have taught InDesign tutorials at Dundee Contemporary Arts. I enjoy collaborating closely with creative teams and clients to meet tight deadlines while delivering excellent design outcomes across magazines, books, and promotional materials.

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I am a highly talented professional creative designer currently working freelance and proficient in a wide range of Mac and PC applications including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. With extensive experience in graphic design, print production, and studio maintenance, I bring an imaginative approach and conscientious work ethic to every project. I am eager to take on challenging roles that help me further develop my skills in the design realm.

Over the years, I have worked with notable companies such as DC Thomson, where I led and supported design teams, and have taught InDesign tutorials at Dundee Contemporary Arts. I enjoy collaborating closely with creative teams and clients to meet tight deadlines while delivering excellent design outcomes across magazines, books, and promotional materials.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer/Design Lead at DC THOMSON
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Senior designer as part of a team of 4 established designers working alongside the Head of Design in the Magazine studio. Worked across various magazines and bookazine titles using Adobe Creative Suite and Drop Box. Managed tasks and workloads for a 3-person design team, conducted regular 1-2-1 sessions with designers, and ensured design/production deadlines were met.
CC InDesign Tutor at DCA
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Weekend part-time tutorial position instructing fee-paying patrons the basics of the InDesign application with regards to desktop publishing and its relationship with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Design Lead at DC THOMSON
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Lead designer of the Kids Mags team of 7 designers. Administered tasks and workloads to the design team, conducted bi-monthly 1-2-1 sessions with designers, and ensured design/production deadlines were met.
Graphic Designer at DC THOMSON
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2022
Designed pages and promotional gifts as part of the Kids Mags team across various titles using Creative Suite, Creative Cloud, and Sharepoint. Worked to strict editorial deadlines and created various external promotional materials.
Graphic Designer at ASTUTE
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Designed and imposed graphics and imagery as part of a five-person team for pre-press using Creative Suite 5 and the Truflow system. Catered for a vast array of businesses and customers throughout East & North East Scotland.
Order Manager/Graphic Designer at D&A Factors
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Administrative role cataloguing purchase orders and goods receiving using Autopart software. Ordered stock for regional depots and main supplier premises. Responsible for design and format of the online company newsletter.
Graphic/Web Designer at SPRINGBOARD
March 1, 2010 - October 31, 2010
Voluntary position developing Mac and PC skills, providing interactive services for bespoke CV creation and online promotional material using CS3 and Microsoft Office.
Graphic/Web Designer at DJS CREATIVE MARKETING LTD
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2009
Provided all aspects of graphic and web design in a senior support role. Worked to strict deadlines efficiently from client brief through to completion and managed daily office premises operations.
Graphic Designer/Publications Editor/Illustrator at CSV DUNDEE MEDIA ACTION
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1996
Organised weekly publication of the in-house magazine, used Photoshop, Pagemaker & Microsoft Word, and illustrated numerous articles for publications.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at NATIONAL FIVES FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
August 1, 1995 - November 30, 1995
Training position using QuarkXpress, Freehand & Photoshop. Experience included location photography and character illustration.

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