Malcolm Nixon
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Jon Evans
Malcolm is a talented creative artworker. I worked with him for the 12 years that I was Creative Director at Navyblue. Obviously in that time there were many changes to the team. However Malc provided the continuity that was required. A very experienced artworker, Macolm is a pleasure to work with and he will not let you down.
Jon Evans
Malcolm is a talented creative artworker. I worked with him for the 12 years that I was Creative Director at Navyblue. Obviously in that time there were many changes to the team. However Malc provided the continuity that was required. A very experienced artworker, Macolm is a pleasure to work with and he will not let you down.
Jon Evans
Malcolm is a talented creative artworker. I worked with him for the 12 years that I was Creative Director at Navyblue. Obviously in that time there were many changes to the team. However Malc provided the continuity that was required. A very experienced artworker, Macolm is a pleasure to work with and he will not let you down.
Jon Evans
Malcolm is a talented creative artworker. I worked with him for the 12 years that I was Creative Director at Navyblue. Obviously in that time there were many changes to the team. However Malc provided the continuity that was required. A very experienced artworker, Macolm is a pleasure to work with and he will not let you down.
Credentials
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After Effects CC 2022 Essential Training
LinkedInJan, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Animation for Social Media
LinkedInDec, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Advanced Accessible PDFs
LinkedInNov, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
After Effects CC 2021 Essential Training: Motion Graphics
LinkedInSep, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Creating Accessible PDFs
LinkedInApr, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Graphic Design Tips & Tricks
LinkedInAug, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Creative Artworker
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Mar 2014 - Present
Clients include: M&S Bank, Elavon, Highland Spring, Stoats, Velux, First Direct, Glenmorangie, Edinburgh Leisure, Quartermile, New College Lanarkshire, Bield and MullerWiseman. Clients include: M&S Bank, Elavon, Highland Spring, Stoats, Velux, First Direct, Glenmorangie, Edinburgh Leisure, Quartermile, New College Lanarkshire, Bield and MullerWiseman.
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Finished Artwork
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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Freelance Creative Artworker/Graphic Designer
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Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
Freelance Creative Artworker/Graphic Designer.Graphic design and desktop publishing service for various financial, banking, sports/leisure, manufacturing, design and charitable organisations.Clients included: Leith Agency, Barnardos, Tangent Creative, ink+tank, City of Edinburgh Council Corporate Communications, Contagious Design, Historic Environments Scotland, Aberdeen FC, Hamilton Accies FC, Dundee United FC, Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC, George Walker Events, Royal London and The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.Proficient in CC Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat XI, Dreamweaver, Quark Xpress and Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
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Martin Currie
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United Kingdom
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Investment Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Marketing Graphic Designer (Contract)
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Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
Managed and controlled the creativity and development of the Martin Currie brand on all sides of the business, specifically through delivery of high quality literature and marketing items both in print and digital format. Created and edited interactive pdfs and powerpoint presentations/publications for internal stakeholders, preparied print ready artwork and liaised with printers, organised and directed photographers, and managed the day-to-day function of the design service. Managed and controlled the creativity and development of the Martin Currie brand on all sides of the business, specifically through delivery of high quality literature and marketing items both in print and digital format. Created and edited interactive pdfs and powerpoint presentations/publications for internal stakeholders, preparied print ready artwork and liaised with printers, organised and directed photographers, and managed the day-to-day function of the design service.
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Emperor Design
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United Kingdom
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Retail Office Equipment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Artworker (Contract)
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Feb 2013 - May 2013
Layout and typesetting of Annual/Financial Reports, received and implemented client changes. Photo retouching, image manipulation, graphics creation, checked consistency of copy and graphics, ensuring files flight checked prior to print. Layout and typesetting of Annual/Financial Reports, received and implemented client changes. Photo retouching, image manipulation, graphics creation, checked consistency of copy and graphics, ensuring files flight checked prior to print.
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Baillie Gifford
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Graphic Designer (Contract)
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Apr 2012 - Jan 2013
Worked on both mac and pc platforms responsible for providing an extensive design and print service within a busy publishing department. Worked closely with the marketing and retail departments to advise on the application of corporate branding and style. Main duties included the design and typesetting of financial reports, bid presentations, training packs, marketing collateral, ensuring that high standards are maintained at all times. Other responsibilities included the digital printing, binding and finishing of publications. During my time with Baillie Gifford I was responsible for the rebranding of their investment reports which was well received throughout the company and resulted in significant print cost reductions.
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NHS Health Scotland
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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100 - 200 Employee
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Artworker, NHS Health Scotland (Contract)
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Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
Provided a comprehensive artworking service and supported the in-house design/editing team. Produced interactive pdfs for various departments within the organisation and worked directly with editors/publishers to edit publications reaching a nation-wide audience. Provided a comprehensive artworking service and supported the in-house design/editing team. Produced interactive pdfs for various departments within the organisation and worked directly with editors/publishers to edit publications reaching a nation-wide audience.
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Senior Finished Artist/Creative Artworker
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Oct 1998 - Sep 2011
Clients: Clarks, New Balance, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Glasgow Rangers FC, Deccan Chargers, Royal & Ancient St Andrews, Orange, Glenmorangie, Forestry Commission, Hankey Bannister Whisky, Scottish Legal Aid, Scottish & Newcastle, Hilton Group, Aggreko, Edinburgh College of Art, Royal Academy of Music & Dance, Miller Homes, Stewart Milne, Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2012, Wood Group.Senior Creative Artworker responsible for preparation of artwork: layout of pages and content, typography, aesthetics and consistency of copy and proofreading. Creation and manipulation of vector based illustrations and plans. Retouching, manipulation and colour balancing of high resolution continuous tone images.
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Design Studio Manager
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Mar 1989 - Oct 1998
Liaised with clients/account managers, produced design visuals through to print ready artwork. Delegated and briefed workload to designers/repro staff and ensured the smooth transition of work through artwork studio. Liaised with clients/account managers, produced design visuals through to print ready artwork. Delegated and briefed workload to designers/repro staff and ensured the smooth transition of work through artwork studio.
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Graphic Designer
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Aug 1988 - Mar 1989
Responsible for design, typesetting and production of newspaper and magazine adverts for national publications, using traditional paste up and repro camera techniques. Responsible for design, typesetting and production of newspaper and magazine adverts for national publications, using traditional paste up and repro camera techniques.
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Stirling Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Graphic Artist
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Aug 1986 - Aug 1988
Produced design and print ready artwork for internal and external publications. Advised staff/departments on print and design requirements. Produced design and print ready artwork for internal and external publications. Advised staff/departments on print and design requirements.
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Illustrator/Graphic Artist
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Aug 1984 - Aug 1986
Worked within a team of 4 creatives and 8 scientific/technical staff, produced a portfolio of illustrations and graphic elements to aid the promotion of the museum exhibitions and education services. Worked within a team of 4 creatives and 8 scientific/technical staff, produced a portfolio of illustrations and graphic elements to aid the promotion of the museum exhibitions and education services.
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Education
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1985 - 1986
Thames Polytechnic, Woolwich, London
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1982 - 1984
Falkirk College of Technology
Diploma in Art and Design, (Graphic Design and Illustration) -
1977 - 1982
Dunblane High School
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