Amy-ann Birchall

I have been within my current role for 10 years and have gained many skills that I believe would be transferrable to many different roles. I create high quality bespoke artwork on various different products to follow current trends and/or following briefs from internal and external sources.

I have worked with Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign within my role.

I have also personally written and illustrated two children’s books that I have self published on Amazon.

Experience within my role

● Creating print ready artwork using Photoshop, Illustrator & Indesign using both PC & Ipad platforms

● Producing artwork for a variety of personalised gifts for different seasons and occasions in varied styles

● Producing product mock ups for Clients

● Following briefs and instruction from internal and external sources to create bespoke designs across varying products

● Developing and creating fresh designs independently to follow current and upcoming trends

● Worked with Licences such as Me To You, Hotchpotch London, Peppa Pig & more to create unique products by combining assets from style guides

● Following strict timescales and adapting to changes

● Photographing and editing products

● Arranging samples of new lines and setting up relevant files

● Assisting with customer service at busy periods including handing direct phone and email queries

● Securely filing customer data following strict procedures

● Assisting with manufacturing and packaging e.g. sublimation, UV printing and using plotter cutters

● Experience working within a drop shipping/print on demand personalisation company

I have a national diploma in graphics design, attended classes to further my skills within Illustrator and Photoshop and also completed an online course for Children's book illustration.