Experience

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  Penguin Random House UK

  • 80 Strand, London

  • Text Design Co-ordinator

    • Feb 2016 - Nov 2019
    • 80 Strand, London

    I am working part time on the organisation and creation of illustrated material and plate sections for the Penguin Books adult list.

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  Michael Davis

  • West London

  • Freelance Graphic Designer, specialising in children's book design

    • May 2014 - Feb 2016
    • West London

    Working on attractive, informative book spreads and striking covers, combining text, photographs, illustrations and graphics. Concept development, visualisation, 
art direction, graphics, cartooning and typography. 
I can direct designers, cardboard engineers, illustrators, photographers and use picture libraries, while working closely with publishers, authors and editors.Fully understanding the production process of books and related publicity media, especially in regard to co-edition titles. I can use the latest book design applications on both Apple OS and Windows.These applications are: InDesign CC, Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, Acrobat and Quark Xpress. COMPANIES I HAVE WORKED FOR INCLUDE:MethuenHeinemann EducationalFranklin WattsKingfisherPan MacmillanOctopus PublishingWindmill BooksScholastic

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  Macmillan

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Kingfisher Books, Art Director

    • Oct 2007 - Apr 2014
    • London, United Kingdom

    Created and supervised the development of new Kingfisher illustrated non-fiction books.Worked closely with authors and editors on project development, budgeting and scheduling. Directed designers both in-house and out. Commissioned illustrators, photographers and cardboard engineers. Liased closely with production team on budgets, schedules and workflow.

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  Kingfisher Publications

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Art Director

    • Jun 1995 - Sep 2007
    • London, United Kingdom

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  Watts Publishing Group

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Art Director

    • 1992 - 1995
    • London, United Kingdom

    Developed and visualised new book projects.Introduced Apple Macintosh computers to Watts Books and Orchard Books. Commissioned freelance designers, illustrators and photographers. Supervised in-house design staff.Liased with editorial and production staff.

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  Heinemann Educational Books Limited

  • Oxford

  • Marketing Design and Production Manager

    • 1988 - 1992
    • Oxford

    Visualised, presented and produced marketing literature.Introduced both Apple and IBM computers into the Marketing Department.Supervised in-house design and production staff. Commissioned outside designers,illustrators and photographers.Bought repro and print.Trained staff in new technology

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  Heinemann Educational Books Limited,

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Marketing Design Manager

    • 1986 - 1988
    • London, United Kingdom

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  Associated Book Publishers

  • Head of Publicity Design

    • 1983 - 1986

    Directed the design of advertising, publicity and point-of sale material for major children’s and adult brands including: Dick Bruna, Tintin, Winnie the Pooh, Adrian Mole and Monty Python.

  • Senior Designer, Head of Publicity Design

    • 1974 - 1983

  • Graphic Designer

    • 1973 - 1974

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  Kent Messenger Group

  • Maidstone

  • Studio Assistant

    • 1972 - 1973
    • Maidstone