Simon introduces himself as a graphic designer with creative skills. He has worked for various companies and gained experience over the years developing skills. He provides his CV for review which details his employment history and roles in graphic design, layout, artwork production and management.

1. Hi.
My name’s Simon and
I’m a Graphic Designer with
a creative edge.
I’ve worked at some really
great places and done
some great things
for some great people over
the years.
I’ve also gained plenty
of experience along the way,
as well as developing a few
skills so I thought I’d put it
all in my CV for you to
take a look at.

2. 19841983 1985 1986 19881987 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
1. Jan 1985 - Dec 1985
Responsible for the hand decorating ofResponsible for the hand decorating ofResponsible for the hand decorating ofResponsible for the hand decorating ofResponsible for the hand decorating of
porcelain and alloy pieces, used in theporcelain and alloy pieces, used in theporcelain and alloy pieces, used in theporcelain and alloy pieces, used in theporcelain and alloy pieces, used in the
production of the finished product, using anproduction of the finished product, using anproduction of the finished product, using anproduction of the finished product, using anproduction of the finished product, using anproduction of the finished product, using an
airbrush. The company produced a wideairbrush. The company produced a wideairbrush. The company produced a wideairbrush. The company produced a wideairbrush. The company produced a wide
range of high-quality artworks aimed at anrange of high-quality artworks aimed at anrange of high-quality artworks aimed at anrange of high-quality artworks aimed at anrange of high-quality artworks aimed at anrange of high-quality artworks aimed at an
exclusive clientele, and I was also part ofexclusive clientele, and I was also part ofexclusive clientele, and I was also part ofexclusive clientele, and I was also part ofexclusive clientele, and I was also part of
a small team required to repair and restorea small team required to repair and restorea small team required to repair and restorea small team required to repair and restorea small team required to repair and restorea small team required to repair and restore
any damaged pieces to an ”as new“any damaged pieces to an ”as new“any damaged pieces to an ”as new“any damaged pieces to an ”as new“any damaged pieces to an ”as new“
condition for customers.condition for customers.condition for customers.condition for customers.
AEROGRAPHER/CERAMIC REPAIRS
AT BOEHMS PORCELAIN
1
2. Apr 1986 - May 1990
Design and layout of editorial andDesign and layout of editorial andDesign and layout of editorial andDesign and layout of editorial andDesign and layout of editorial and
advertising for a leading publisher of hobbyadvertising for a leading publisher of hobbyadvertising for a leading publisher of hobbyadvertising for a leading publisher of hobbyadvertising for a leading publisher of hobbyadvertising for a leading publisher of hobby
and craft magazines. Duties included designand craft magazines. Duties included designand craft magazines. Duties included designand craft magazines. Duties included designand craft magazines. Duties included designand craft magazines. Duties included design
and production of camera-ready artwork forand production of camera-ready artwork forand production of camera-ready artwork forand production of camera-ready artwork forand production of camera-ready artwork forand production of camera-ready artwork for
a wide range of titles, working to very tighta wide range of titles, working to very tighta wide range of titles, working to very tighta wide range of titles, working to very tighta wide range of titles, working to very tighta wide range of titles, working to very tighta wide range of titles, working to very tighta wide range of titles, working to very tighta wide range of titles, working to very tighta wide range of titles, working to very tighta wide range of titles, working to very tight
deadlines. First designer in company to bedeadlines. First designer in company to bedeadlines. First designer in company to bedeadlines. First designer in company to bedeadlines. First designer in company to bedeadlines. First designer in company to be
awarded sole responsibility for productionawarded sole responsibility for productionawarded sole responsibility for productionawarded sole responsibility for productionawarded sole responsibility for productionawarded sole responsibility for production
of a title, ’Marine Modelling‘.of a title, ’Marine Modelling‘.of a title, ’Marine Modelling‘.of a title, ’Marine Modelling‘.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
AT TRAPLET PUBLICATIONS
2
3. May 1990 - Aug 1991
Employed to produce all in-house designEmployed to produce all in-house designEmployed to produce all in-house designEmployed to produce all in-house designEmployed to produce all in-house designEmployed to produce all in-house design
and artwork for a medium-sized printers.and artwork for a medium-sized printers.and artwork for a medium-sized printers.and artwork for a medium-sized printers.and artwork for a medium-sized printers.and artwork for a medium-sized printers.
Duties involved production of camera-readyDuties involved production of camera-readyDuties involved production of camera-readyDuties involved production of camera-readyDuties involved production of camera-readyDuties involved production of camera-readyDuties involved production of camera-readyDuties involved production of camera-readyDuties involved production of camera-readyDuties involved production of camera-readyDuties involved production of camera-ready
artwork, seperations, film and final plates. Aartwork, seperations, film and final plates. Aartwork, seperations, film and final plates. Aartwork, seperations, film and final plates. Aartwork, seperations, film and final plates. Aartwork, seperations, film and final plates. A
wide range of clients and projects, includingwide range of clients and projects, includingwide range of clients and projects, includingwide range of clients and projects, includingwide range of clients and projects, includingwide range of clients and projects, including
the production of local free papers.the production of local free papers.the production of local free papers.the production of local free papers.the production of local free papers.
DESIGNER/LAYOUT ARTIST
AT RECORD PRINTERS
3
4. Nov 1991 - May 1997
DESIGNER/ARTWORKER
AT CONCEPT ADVERTISING
& PUBLIC RELATIONS
4
6. Sep 1999 - Aug 2000
FREELANCE/AGENCIES
6
5. May 1997 - Mar 1998
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
AT ARTWORK CREATIVE
5
7. Apr 2002 - Sep 2003
Initially employed as an aerographerInitially employed as an aerographerInitially employed as an aerographerInitially employed as an aerographerInitially employed as an aerographer
decorating figurines, subsequentlydecorating figurines, subsequentlydecorating figurines, subsequentlydecorating figurines, subsequentlydecorating figurines, subsequently
re-trained as a gilder. The work involved there-trained as a gilder. The work involved there-trained as a gilder. The work involved there-trained as a gilder. The work involved there-trained as a gilder. The work involved there-trained as a gilder. The work involved the
application of coloured and gold glazes to aapplication of coloured and gold glazes to aapplication of coloured and gold glazes to aapplication of coloured and gold glazes to aapplication of coloured and gold glazes to aapplication of coloured and gold glazes to a
broad range of ware utilising both hand andbroad range of ware utilising both hand andbroad range of ware utilising both hand andbroad range of ware utilising both hand andbroad range of ware utilising both hand andbroad range of ware utilising both hand and
machine techniques.machine techniques.machine techniques.
AEROGRAPHER/GILDER
AT ROYAL WORCESTER PORCELAIN
7
8. Apr 2004 - Sep 2006
Design and layout of editorial andDesign and layout of editorial andDesign and layout of editorial andDesign and layout of editorial andDesign and layout of editorial and
advertising for a leading publisher of hobbyadvertising for a leading publisher of hobbyadvertising for a leading publisher of hobbyadvertising for a leading publisher of hobbyadvertising for a leading publisher of hobbyadvertising for a leading publisher of hobby
and craft magazines. Working to very tightand craft magazines. Working to very tightand craft magazines. Working to very tightand craft magazines. Working to very tightand craft magazines. Working to very tight
deadlines, the work involved the productiondeadlines, the work involved the productiondeadlines, the work involved the productiondeadlines, the work involved the productiondeadlines, the work involved the productiondeadlines, the work involved the production
of several of the company‘s titles, as well asof several of the company‘s titles, as well asof several of the company‘s titles, as well asof several of the company‘s titles, as well asof several of the company‘s titles, as well asof several of the company‘s titles, as well as
liaising with editorial and advertising.liaising with editorial and advertising.liaising with editorial and advertising.liaising with editorial and advertising.liaising with editorial and advertising.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
AT TRAPLET PUBLICATIONS
8
9. Mar 2007 - Oct 2012
As Design Manager, I was responsible forAs Design Manager, I was responsible forAs Design Manager, I was responsible forAs Design Manager, I was responsible forAs Design Manager, I was responsible forAs Design Manager, I was responsible for
the creation and development of the majorthe creation and development of the majorthe creation and development of the majorthe creation and development of the majorthe creation and development of the majorthe creation and development of the major
branding projects as well as overseeing thebranding projects as well as overseeing thebranding projects as well as overseeing thebranding projects as well as overseeing thebranding projects as well as overseeing thebranding projects as well as overseeing the
design, and production of all other projects,design, and production of all other projects,design, and production of all other projects,design, and production of all other projects,design, and production of all other projects,design, and production of all other projects,
including supervision of all print artworkincluding supervision of all print artworkincluding supervision of all print artworkincluding supervision of all print artworkincluding supervision of all print artworkincluding supervision of all print artwork
and websites created by the small team ofand websites created by the small team ofand websites created by the small team ofand websites created by the small team ofand websites created by the small team ofand websites created by the small team of
designers and web developers, includingdesigners and web developers, includingdesigners and web developers, includingdesigners and web developers, includingdesigners and web developers, includingdesigners and web developers, including
liaison with clients and service providers.liaison with clients and service providers.liaison with clients and service providers.liaison with clients and service providers.liaison with clients and service providers.liaison with clients and service providers.
DESIGN MANAGER
AT ARTWORK CREATIVE
9
10. Oct 2012 - Present
FREELANCE DESIGNER
AT 36DUFFRYN
10
11. Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
AT DAYDREAM EDUCATION
11
TAGLINES
STATIONERY
ICONS
ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATION
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
ADVERTISING STRATEGY
INTERPRETATION
LOGOS
PRODUCT CATALOGUES
SHAREHOLDER PACKS
POS/POP
PACKAGING
LETTERPRESS
PRESENTATION MATERIAL
CHARACTER DESIGN
BRANDING
HTML EMAIL
BESPOKE SIGNAGE
3D MOCKUPS
DIRECT MAIL
BRAND GUIDELINES
ANNUAL REPORTS
NEWSLETTERS
APP DESIGN
CARTOON STRIPS
CUTTER GUIDES
RESPONSIVE WEBSITES
EXHIBITION DESIGN
MAGAZINES
PERFECT-BOUND BROCHURES
Software
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
PHOTOSHOP
QUARKXPRESS
ACROBAT
DREAMWEAVER
ILLUSTRATION
TECHNICALILLUSTRATION
BRANDING
TYPOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY
PROOFREADING
COPYWRITING
ARTWORKING
MARKETING
LAYOUT
ADVERTISING
ARTDIRECTION
PRINT
PRINTMANAGEMENT
PACKAGINGDESIGN
WEBDESIGN
Skill Sets
Creativity
Effort
Input
Print
Digital
Output
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
1. Jan 1985 - Dec 1985
AEROGRAPHER/CERAMIC REPAIRS
AT BOEHMS PORCELAIN
1
2. Apr 1986 - May 1990
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
AT TRAPLET PUBLICATIONS
2
3. May 1990 - Aug 1991
DESIGNER/LAYOUT ARTIST
AT RECORD PRINTERS
3
4. Nov 1991 - May 1997
Solely responsible for all design and artworkSolely responsible for all design and artworkSolely responsible for all design and artworkSolely responsible for all design and artworkSolely responsible for all design and artworkSolely responsible for all design and artwork
for a large and varied portfolio of clients,for a large and varied portfolio of clients,for a large and varied portfolio of clients,for a large and varied portfolio of clients,for a large and varied portfolio of clients,for a large and varied portfolio of clients,
from local businesses to multi-nationalfrom local businesses to multi-nationalfrom local businesses to multi-nationalfrom local businesses to multi-nationalfrom local businesses to multi-national
companies. Responsibilities also includedcompanies. Responsibilities also includedcompanies. Responsibilities also includedcompanies. Responsibilities also includedcompanies. Responsibilities also includedcompanies. Responsibilities also included
copy and header writing, proof reading,copy and header writing, proof reading,copy and header writing, proof reading,copy and header writing, proof reading,copy and header writing, proof reading,
liaising with print and repro houses, etc. toliaising with print and repro houses, etc. toliaising with print and repro houses, etc. toliaising with print and repro houses, etc. toliaising with print and repro houses, etc. toliaising with print and repro houses, etc. to
produce a wide range of above and belowproduce a wide range of above and belowproduce a wide range of above and belowproduce a wide range of above and belowproduce a wide range of above and belowproduce a wide range of above and below
the line artwork and material.the line artwork and material.the line artwork and material.the line artwork and material.
DESIGNER/ARTWORKER
AT CONCEPT ADVERTISING
& PUBLIC RELATIONS
4
6. Sep 1999 - Aug 2000
Various part-time & temporary positions.Various part-time & temporary positions.Various part-time & temporary positions.Various part-time & temporary positions.Various part-time & temporary positions.Various part-time & temporary positions.
FREELANCE/AGENCIES
6
5. May 1997 - Mar 1998
Recruited mostly for design and conceptualRecruited mostly for design and conceptualRecruited mostly for design and conceptualRecruited mostly for design and conceptualRecruited mostly for design and conceptualRecruited mostly for design and conceptual
abilities, but involved in all aspects ofabilities, but involved in all aspects ofabilities, but involved in all aspects ofabilities, but involved in all aspects ofabilities, but involved in all aspects of
artwork and production from initial designartwork and production from initial designartwork and production from initial designartwork and production from initial designartwork and production from initial designartwork and production from initial design
through to print. Small design agencythrough to print. Small design agencythrough to print. Small design agencythrough to print. Small design agencythrough to print. Small design agency
producing for local government, businessesproducing for local government, businessesproducing for local government, businessesproducing for local government, businessesproducing for local government, businessesproducing for local government, businessesproducing for local government, businessesproducing for local government, businessesproducing for local government, businessesproducing for local government, businessesproducing for local government, businesses
and schools, as well as a major blue-chipand schools, as well as a major blue-chipand schools, as well as a major blue-chipand schools, as well as a major blue-chipand schools, as well as a major blue-chipand schools, as well as a major blue-chip
client. Artwork ranging from advertising toclient. Artwork ranging from advertising toclient. Artwork ranging from advertising toclient. Artwork ranging from advertising toclient. Artwork ranging from advertising toclient. Artwork ranging from advertising to
exhibition design, illustration to packaging.exhibition design, illustration to packaging.exhibition design, illustration to packaging.exhibition design, illustration to packaging.exhibition design, illustration to packaging.exhibition design, illustration to packaging.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
AT ARTWORK CREATIVE
5
7. Apr 2002 - Sep 2003
AEROGRAPHER/GILDER
AT ROYAL WORCESTER PORCELAIN
7
8. Apr 2004 - Sep 2006
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
AT TRAPLET PUBLICATIONS
8
9. Mar 2007 - Oct 2012
As Design Manager, I was responsible forAs Design Manager, I was responsible for
the creation and development of the majorthe creation and development of the major
branding projects as well as overseeing thebranding projects as well as overseeing the
design, and production of all other projects,design, and production of all other projects,design, and production of all other projects,
including supervision of all print artworkincluding supervision of all print artwork
and websites created by the small team ofand websites created by the small team of
designers and web developers, includingdesigners and web developers, including
liaison with clients and service providers.liaison with clients and service providers.
DESIGN MANAGER
AT ARTWORK CREATIVE
9
10. Oct 2012 - Present
I left Artwork in order to pursue projects andI left Artwork in order to pursue projects andI left Artwork in order to pursue projects andI left Artwork in order to pursue projects andI left Artwork in order to pursue projects andI left Artwork in order to pursue projects and
clients that had a more personal resonanceclients that had a more personal resonanceclients that had a more personal resonanceclients that had a more personal resonanceclients that had a more personal resonanceclients that had a more personal resonance
with my personal aesthetics specialising inwith my personal aesthetics specialising inwith my personal aesthetics specialising inwith my personal aesthetics specialising inwith my personal aesthetics specialising inwith my personal aesthetics specialising in
branding creation and development,branding creation and development,branding creation and development,branding creation and development,branding creation and development,branding creation and development,
particularly for start-up businesses. Recentlyparticularly for start-up businesses. Recentlyparticularly for start-up businesses. Recentlyparticularly for start-up businesses. Recentlyparticularly for start-up businesses. Recentlyparticularly for start-up businesses. Recently
completed projects for clients as far afieldcompleted projects for clients as far afieldcompleted projects for clients as far afieldcompleted projects for clients as far afieldcompleted projects for clients as far afieldcompleted projects for clients as far afield
as New York, Nottingham and Australia.as New York, Nottingham and Australia.as New York, Nottingham and Australia.as New York, Nottingham and Australia.as New York, Nottingham and Australia.as New York, Nottingham and Australia.
FREELANCE DESIGNER
AT 36DUFFRYN
10
11. Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
Employed on an initial 3 month contract to freshen up the company’sEmployed on an initial 3 month contract to freshen up the company’sEmployed on an initial 3 month contract to freshen up the company’sEmployed on an initial 3 month contract to freshen up the company’sEmployed on an initial 3 month contract to freshen up the company’sEmployed on an initial 3 month contract to freshen up the company’sEmployed on an initial 3 month contract to freshen up the company’sEmployed on an initial 3 month contract to freshen up the company’sEmployed on an initial 3 month contract to freshen up the company’s
GCSE Physical Education poster range, I was subsequently retained toGCSE Physical Education poster range, I was subsequently retained toGCSE Physical Education poster range, I was subsequently retained toGCSE Physical Education poster range, I was subsequently retained toGCSE Physical Education poster range, I was subsequently retained toGCSE Physical Education poster range, I was subsequently retained toGCSE Physical Education poster range, I was subsequently retained toGCSE Physical Education poster range, I was subsequently retained toGCSE Physical Education poster range, I was subsequently retained to
provide the same level of design expertise to their KS2 and GCSEprovide the same level of design expertise to their KS2 and GCSEprovide the same level of design expertise to their KS2 and GCSEprovide the same level of design expertise to their KS2 and GCSEprovide the same level of design expertise to their KS2 and GCSEprovide the same level of design expertise to their KS2 and GCSEprovide the same level of design expertise to their KS2 and GCSEprovide the same level of design expertise to their KS2 and GCSEprovide the same level of design expertise to their KS2 and GCSE
Maths and English ranges. Re-branded and updated the company’sMaths and English ranges. Re-branded and updated the company’sMaths and English ranges. Re-branded and updated the company’sMaths and English ranges. Re-branded and updated the company’sMaths and English ranges. Re-branded and updated the company’sMaths and English ranges. Re-branded and updated the company’sMaths and English ranges. Re-branded and updated the company’sMaths and English ranges. Re-branded and updated the company’sMaths and English ranges. Re-branded and updated the company’s
Pocket Poster Revision Guides brand - streamlining the productionPocket Poster Revision Guides brand - streamlining the productionPocket Poster Revision Guides brand - streamlining the productionPocket Poster Revision Guides brand - streamlining the productionPocket Poster Revision Guides brand - streamlining the productionPocket Poster Revision Guides brand - streamlining the productionPocket Poster Revision Guides brand - streamlining the productionPocket Poster Revision Guides brand - streamlining the productionPocket Poster Revision Guides brand - streamlining the production
methods in the process - including creating graphics for the digitalmethods in the process - including creating graphics for the digitalmethods in the process - including creating graphics for the digitalmethods in the process - including creating graphics for the digitalmethods in the process - including creating graphics for the digitalmethods in the process - including creating graphics for the digitalmethods in the process - including creating graphics for the digitalmethods in the process - including creating graphics for the digitalmethods in the process - including creating graphics for the digital
versions. Helped with the refresh of the company website homepageversions. Helped with the refresh of the company website homepageversions. Helped with the refresh of the company website homepageversions. Helped with the refresh of the company website homepageversions. Helped with the refresh of the company website homepageversions. Helped with the refresh of the company website homepageversions. Helped with the refresh of the company website homepageversions. Helped with the refresh of the company website homepageversions. Helped with the refresh of the company website homepage
and provided numerous website banners, emails, flyers and mailers.and provided numerous website banners, emails, flyers and mailers.and provided numerous website banners, emails, flyers and mailers.and provided numerous website banners, emails, flyers and mailers.and provided numerous website banners, emails, flyers and mailers.and provided numerous website banners, emails, flyers and mailers.and provided numerous website banners, emails, flyers and mailers.and provided numerous website banners, emails, flyers and mailers.and provided numerous website banners, emails, flyers and mailers.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
AT DAYDREAM EDUCATION
11
TAGLINES
STATIONERY
ICONS
ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATION
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
ADVERTISING STRATEGY
INTERPRETATION
LOGOS
PRODUCT CATALOGUES
SHAREHOLDER PACKS
POS/POP
PACKAGING
LETTERPRESS
PRESENTATION MATERIAL
CHARACTER DESIGN
BRANDING
HTML EMAIL
BESPOKE SIGNAGE
3D MOCKUPS
DIRECT MAIL
BRAND GUIDELINES
ANNUAL REPORTS
NEWSLETTERS
APP DESIGN
CARTOON STRIPS
CUTTER GUIDES
RESPONSIVE WEBSITES
EXHIBITION DESIGN
MAGAZINES
PERFECT-BOUND BROCHURES
Software
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
PHOTOSHOP
QUARKXPRESS
ACROBAT
DREAMWEAVER
ILLUSTRATION
TECHNICALILLUSTRATION
BRANDING
TYPOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY
PROOFREADING
COPYWRITING
ARTWORKING
MARKETING
LAYOUT
ADVERTISING
ARTDIRECTION
PRINT
PRINTMANAGEMENT
PACKAGINGDESIGN
WEBDESIGN
Skill Sets
Creativity
Effort
Input
Print
Digital
Output

3. In fact, I’ve been a Graphic Designer since before
I even knew the term existed - sitting in my
bedroom at the age of 12 meticulously copying
the cells from my 2000AD comics...
My first Graphic Design role was actually an
apprenticeship (back in the days of drawing
boards, galley type, Letraset and repro cameras)
where I learnt the craft.
Subsequent roles over the years in a variety of
design studios - whether as the sole designer,
just one part of a collaborative team or leading
that team - have allowed me to develop and
hone those skills.
These roles have seen me responsible for the
creation and development of major branding
projects as well as being responsible for
overseeing the design, creation and production
of artwork created by others, including liaison
with clients and service providers.
Although a primarily print-oriented designer I do
have experience in HTML email, web, UI and app
design, along with a basic working knowledge of
HTML and CSS.
I can also bring with me excellent technical and
freehand illustration skills, studio photography
and art direction experience along with a
meticulous attention to detail.
I also have plenty of experience of not just
designing, but of copy and headline writing too -
as well as advertising and body copy I have
provided previous clients with everything from
straplines to entire websites, and from
proof-reading services to guidelines on what
kind of language to use when connecting with
their customers online.
I have a passion for design in all forms, in
particular typography, colour and print and
packaging techniques, and along with good
illustration, image manipulation and layout skills,
the ability to consistently design for a wide range
of marketing collateral within and without brand
guidelines, a good working knowledge of the
possibilities and limitations of print, and, as the
person ultimately responsible for the delivery of
on-brief, on-brand and (most importantly) on
time final product, good organisational skills.
So if you’d like to know some more...
get in touch.
Email: 36Duffryn@gmail.com
Portfolio: 36Duffryn.com
Tel: 0789 1521431
36Duffryn
simon-bates-creative
Simon Bates
36 Duffryn Street
Pontlottyn
Bargoed
Mid Glamorgan CF81 9RQ