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I always been interested in all things creative...after studying an Arts Foundation in Spain, I decided to move to London. The city dazzled me for a while but I manage to settled and enrolled in various creative courses while working.
I developed my graphic design skills working in-house for various cosmetic brands for 7 years. I was exposed to both print and digital projects, working closely with the creative director as well as the marketing team in a fast pace environment.
I left for an artworker role in a high end paper goods and decoration company, where I stayed for 7 years, growing to a senior lead position and managing a small team of four in a busy studio environment.
During that time I specialised in factory ready product and packaging final artwork.
I acquired an excellent knowledge about printing processes and how to keep colour consistency across different substrates and platforms to safeguard the brand.
I got a quick mind, keen eye for detail and a problem solving attitude, with very good retouching and visualisation skills. I'm comfortable in busy studio environments and working across departments. With very good planning skills to deliver work efficiently and manage resources.
Work Experience
Freelance Creative Artworker I TMS
On the Mcdonal's side, I supported the design team creating packaging and product solutions for themed Happy Meals sets. Always following
strict brand guidelines and with provided assets to play with in each project, it was still plenty of room for creativity. On the BP side I help preparing different marketing products, both digital and ready to print, for their UK Wild Bean Cafe locations.
CLIENTS INCLUDE: McDonald's, BP
Freelance Creative Artworker I Tjarks & Tjarks
I supported both the artwork and design team. For the artwork team I assisted with amends and creation of factory ready food packaging for FMCG. I also supported the design team preparing packaging visuals for FMCG goods for customer presentations. Always following strict brand guidelines and communicating closely with the various departments to keep consistency.
CLIENTS INCLUDE: Gourmet Aldi, Vitalis Aldi, Albertons
Freelance Creative Artworker I Professor Puzzle
I supported the artwork team preparing factory ready final artwork for AW22 season. I worked on a variety of products and packaging assets including board games, puzzles, as well as seasonal gift sets. Always following the brand guidelines and communicating closely with the other artworkers and team members to keep consistency across.
CLIENTS INCLUDE: Sainsbury's, TK Maxx, Empik, Dunnes
Freelance Creative Artworker I Paperchase
I supported the artwork team at their busy time preparing factory ready final artwork for SS22 season. I worked on a variety of products and packaging including homeware and gif sets. Always following the brand guidelines and communicating closely with the other artworkers and team members to keep consistency across.
Freelance Creative Artworker I Talking Tables
I supported the artwork team during their peak time preparing factory ready final artwork for SS22/AW22 season. I worked on a variety of products and packaging assets including homeware, board games, puzzles as well as party paper goods. Always following the brand guidelines and communicating closely with the other artworkers and team members to keep consistency across.
CLIENTS INCLUDE: Laura Ashley, Oliver Bonas, Next, Boots, Waitrose, Tesco, Morrisons, Coop and Kohls
Freelance Creative Artworker I Exposure Promotions
I provided experienced support with creating the final print ready files for an exhibition event. I took the mock ups created by the team and set them up as print ready files based on specs and dimensions of the venue. I worked closely with the events director and creative director on the project.
Artworker Lead I Talking Tables
Jan 2017 - Feb 2021
I led and motivated a small team of 4, I was a formal manager but also ‘lead by example’ person when the pressure was on. I was the main point of contact for the artwork department and provide the bridge between this team and the other departments, giving connection and clarity.
I also provided skilled and technically precise input and support to the wider team in the creative process to ensure consistency and high standards creating final artwork as well as colour management for a variety of products.
Artworker I Talking Tables
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
I was a creative artworker in a very busy studio environment for a gift and decoration company. Being part of a team of 8 but working with different departments in regular basics. My main responsibility was to prepare final artwork to print, for both product and packaging as well as manage the colour before being factory ready.
On a different note I worked closely with the marketing department creating weekly communications for customers as well as online updates for the website. I also help in the creation of marketing material for trade shows when required. I took any opportunity to get involved in lifestyle photography.
Graphic Designer I Pangaea Laboratories
July 2012 - Dec 2013
I was the graphic designer for Pangaea’s main brand Medik8. I created a wide range of corporate material on a daily basis. On the printed side, I produced brochures, leaflets, posters, marketing material, and flyers, as well as exhibition stands or presentation material, always following and preserving the brand guidelines.
On the online side I was creating layouts for the brand’s new website, whilst also regularly updating banners and general content on the existing website. From time to time, I also create animations for new product launches or special events.
Assistant Graphic Designer I The Organic Pharmacy
January 2008 - July 2012
I was part of the in house team and my general duties were very diverse. The focus of my work was mainly generating digital content for the website as well as run general updates. I also managed social media in collaboration with the marketing department. On the printed side I was involved in the production of training manuals, posters, leaflets and other marketing and branding materials.
Internship Graphic Designer I Pride Media
May 2007 - June 2007
I helped in the day by day running of a monthly magazine, generating layouts, images, scanning and getting things ready for print.
Internship Graphic Designer I Bombay Duck
Oct 2005 - Feb 2006
I assisted with various aspects of designs; illustration, retouching images, research, display and brain storming sessions.
Education
2021
Adobe Premier Pro I Online
2 Weeks course
Adobe After Affects I Online
2 Weeks course
2018
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre I India
Yoga Teaching Training Course, 4 Weeks course
The Hub Events I London
NLP for Managing People, 1 Day course
Gordon Yates I London
What style is your Leadership Brand? 1 Day Course
London Business Forum I London
Servant Leadership, Ken Blanchard, Talk
Clarity. Simple thinking to uncluttered the mind. Richard Gerver, Talk
2017
Impact Factory I London
Line Management Course, 2 Day course
School of Life I London
Develop and Authentic Leadership Style, 1 Day course
Photofusion Photography Centre I London
Intensive Photography Course, 2 Day Course
Hub Events I London
How to win friends and influence people, 1 Day course
2016
London Business Forum I London
Mindfulness, Rohan Gunatillake, Talk
Brush Lettering Workshop at West Elm I London
Evening
2004 - 2007
London College of Communication I London
Experimental Typography - 1 year evening course
Diploma in Digital Media - 1 year full time course
Identity Corporative & Branding - 1 year part time course
Desktop Publishing skills - Short course
2003
Kensington & Chelsea College I London
Series of courses on Animation for the web
1999 - 2002
Sater, Superior College in Art & Design I Spain
Advance Certificate in Plastic Arts & Publicity Graphic Design
2 Years full time course
