am writing to express my enthusiasm for the position at your company as advertised. My name is Vishal Naker, and with 25+ years of experience in Graphic Design within the printing industry, I am confident that my skills and qualifications align well with your requirements. I began my journey in graphic design after attending university in Perth, Western Australia, and have since built a robust career. My recent role as Team Leader and Senior Creative Designer at Delta Global allowes me to create luxury, sustainable, e-commerce, and innovative designs for high-end fashion items. I managed the creative staff scheduling, work traffic on SAGE CRM systems, general office management and client artwork requirements. My responsibilities included concept designs, presentations, creative designs, final artwork for clients including video effects for social media design. At WestRock, I initially focused on a major client before expanding my portfolio to include two other large clients. This experience honed my ability to handle diverse and complex client needs, and I often met with clients to discuss best practices and enhance their artwork. Prior to WestRock, I worked at Label Apeel Ltd, an award-winning self-adhesive label printing company offering flexo and digital print and design. In my previous positions, I have consistently demonstrated my leadership abilities by managing design departments, handling client calls and schedules, and overseeing teams of 3-4 staff members. My design work has spanned a variety of formats, from corporate items, leaflets, flyers, and food freezer boxes to magazine brochures. I have extensive knowledge in the Pre-Press Department, having worked with Heidelberg Pre-Press equipment and software. As a Repro Operator, I learned colour calibration and managed complex artworks for all types of label artwork, from 4 colour process to spot Pantone library. My role as Designer/Pre-Press Production involved creating print-ready artwork, paginating, and layout on Litho Plates. I am adept at working both independently and as part of a team, and I regularly update my skills through online tutorials in Adobe Creative Design Suite. I am eager to expand my design skills further and believe my abilities would be a valuable asset to your organisation. In addition to my design expertise, I am currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Marketing in London, which I expect to complete soon. Thank you for considering my application. I am excited about the possibility of contributing to [Company's Name] and look forward to discussing my qualifications further. Please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Vishal Naker

Vishal Naker

am writing to express my enthusiasm for the position at your company as advertised. My name is Vishal Naker, and with 25+ years of experience in Graphic Design within the printing industry, I am confident that my skills and qualifications align well with your requirements. I began my journey in graphic design after attending university in Perth, Western Australia, and have since built a robust career. My recent role as Team Leader and Senior Creative Designer at Delta Global allowes me to create luxury, sustainable, e-commerce, and innovative designs for high-end fashion items. I managed the creative staff scheduling, work traffic on SAGE CRM systems, general office management and client artwork requirements. My responsibilities included concept designs, presentations, creative designs, final artwork for clients including video effects for social media design. At WestRock, I initially focused on a major client before expanding my portfolio to include two other large clients. This experience honed my ability to handle diverse and complex client needs, and I often met with clients to discuss best practices and enhance their artwork. Prior to WestRock, I worked at Label Apeel Ltd, an award-winning self-adhesive label printing company offering flexo and digital print and design. In my previous positions, I have consistently demonstrated my leadership abilities by managing design departments, handling client calls and schedules, and overseeing teams of 3-4 staff members. My design work has spanned a variety of formats, from corporate items, leaflets, flyers, and food freezer boxes to magazine brochures. I have extensive knowledge in the Pre-Press Department, having worked with Heidelberg Pre-Press equipment and software. As a Repro Operator, I learned colour calibration and managed complex artworks for all types of label artwork, from 4 colour process to spot Pantone library. My role as Designer/Pre-Press Production involved creating print-ready artwork, paginating, and layout on Litho Plates. I am adept at working both independently and as part of a team, and I regularly update my skills through online tutorials in Adobe Creative Design Suite. I am eager to expand my design skills further and believe my abilities would be a valuable asset to your organisation. In addition to my design expertise, I am currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Marketing in London, which I expect to complete soon. Thank you for considering my application. I am excited about the possibility of contributing to [Company's Name] and look forward to discussing my qualifications further. Please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Vishal Naker

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am writing to express my enthusiasm for the position at your company as
advertised. My name is Vishal Naker, and with 25+ years of experience in
Graphic Design within the printing industry, I am confident that my skills and
qualifications align well with your requirements.
I began my journey in graphic design after attending university in Perth,
Western Australia, and have since built a robust career. My recent role as Team
Leader and Senior Creative Designer at Delta Global allowes me to create
luxury, sustainable, e-commerce, and innovative designs for high-end fashion
items. I managed the creative staff scheduling, work traffic on SAGE CRM
systems, general office management and client artwork requirements. My
responsibilities included concept designs, presentations, creative designs,
final artwork for clients including video effects for social media design.
At WestRock, I initially focused on a major client before expanding my
portfolio to include two other large clients. This experience honed my ability
to handle diverse and complex client needs, and I often met with clients to
discuss best practices and enhance their artwork. Prior to WestRock, I worked
at Label Apeel Ltd, an award-winning self-adhesive label printing company
offering flexo and digital print and design.
In my previous positions, I have consistently demonstrated my leadership
abilities by managing design departments, handling client calls and
schedules, and overseeing teams of 3-4 staff members. My design work has
spanned a variety of formats, from corporate items, leaflets, flyers, and food
freezer boxes to magazine brochures. I have extensive knowledge in the
Pre-Press Department, having worked with Heidelberg Pre-Press equipment
and software. As a Repro Operator, I learned colour calibration and managed
complex artworks for all types of label artwork, from 4 colour process to spot
Pantone library. My role as Designer/Pre-Press Production involved creating
print-ready artwork, paginating, and layout on Litho Plates.
I am adept at working both independently and as part of a team, and I
regularly update my skills through online tutorials in Adobe Creative Design
Suite. I am eager to expand my design skills further and believe my abilities
would be a valuable asset to your organisation. In addition to my design
expertise, I am currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Digital
Marketing in London, which I expect to complete soon.
Thank you for considering my application. I am excited about the possibility of
contributing to [Company’s Name] and look forward to discussing my
qualifications further. Please feel free to contact me at your earliest
convenience.
Sincerely,
Vishal Naker

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Team Leader / Senior Creative Designer at Delta Global
March 23, 2023 - Present
Team leadership in a Creative Department delivering luxury, sustainability, e-commerce and innovation designs for high-end fashion items. Leads concept-to-production work using Adobe Creative Suite, in-house printing with Roland VersaOBJECT and Epson SureColour, and collaboration with Management on High End Luxury items. Develops Marketing designs with the Lead Marketing Manager to promote the company on Instagram and LinkedIn. Produces visual designs with After Effects for social media. Kasemake packaging work and sustainable packaging initiatives are also part of duties.
CTP Prepress & Artworker at CTP Solutions Ltd
October 1, 2005 - July 1, 2014
Created graphic designs for stationery, posters, magazines, booklets, leaflets, corporate brochures, folders, catalogues and packaging. Managed preflight/pre-press duties for pagination and color accuracy across litho and digital presses. Led design studio staffing, client communications, and print quality testing. Produced print-ready artwork in Adobe Creative Suite using Esko/ArtPro. Created bespoke pharmaceutical packaging artwork for Animal Health (leaflets, labels, cartons, tubes, foils, sachets, inlays) and outputted layouts to client specifications. Trained Digicon assistant, handled hot foils, varnish, laminates, and plate production for MPS/Aqua machines; created Flexo HD plates and prepared files for RP/laser platemaking.
Senior Creative Designer at Delta Global
March 1, 2023 - Present
Team Leader in a Creative Department delivering luxury, sustainability, e-commerce and innovation designs for high-end fashion; guides concepts from ideation through production; collaborates with Management to develop in-house artwork and marketing visuals; utilises Adobe Creative Suite to produce premium visual presenters, social media assets, and packaging concepts; oversees in-house print production using modern plotters and digital printers; contributes to strategy for elevating the company’s profile on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Creative Artworker at WestRock
June 1, 2015 - March 1, 2023
Creative Artworker responsible for design production across stationery, packaging, and promotional materials; leads design studio staffing and client communications; performs image manipulation and colour retouching; conducts preflight/prepress tasks, ensuring print-ready artwork for multiple presses and media types; creates bespoke pharmaceutical packaging artwork and animal health packaging using Esko/ArtPro workflows; prepares artwork for HP Indigo and other presses, including varnish/laminate and foil finishing steps.
CTP Prep & Artworker at CTP Solutions Ltd
October 1, 2005 - July 1, 2014
Prepress and preflight duties for pagination; proofing in 4-colour and spot colours for multiple presses; supports design studio staffing and client communications; outputs print-ready artwork for litho and digital presses; ensures accuracy and efficiency in packaging and printed materials.
Creative Artworker at WestRock
July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
Earlier role at WestRock focusing on prepress, colour management and print readiness; collaborated with design teams to deliver high end packaging; supported litho and digital printing.

Education

Bachelor in Design & Illustration at Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia
January 1, 2005 - February 3, 2026
Diploma at Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
GNVQ at Loughborough College, Loughborough, UK
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor in Design & Illustration at Curtin University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Diploma at Curtin University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
GNVQ at Loughborough College
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor in Design & Illustration at Curtin University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Diploma at Curtin University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
GNVQ at Loughborough College
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Adobe After Effects Training
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026

Industry Experience

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