Pre Press Artworker - Falconer Print - Elland
(2025-01)
- Artworking Beauty, alcohol and pharmaceutical products with Braille
- Making Braille plates
- Producing proofs and checking Customer Proof's
- Liaison with sales and customers and agent suppliers
- Supported team members with technical problem solving, software use, and quality expectations.
- Identified technical and quality issues early and worked with suppliers and internal teams to resolve them efficiently
Online Artwork Digital Manager - Card Factory - Wakefield
(2020-01 - 2025-01)
- Managed the end-to-end workflow of an Online Artwork & Digital team, ensuring products met quality, technical, and production standards.
- Worked closely with designers, buyers, production teams, and third-party suppliers to deliver ranges ready for manufacture and online launch.
- Reviewed, approved, and signed off artwork, specifications, and final outputs to ensure consistency with approved standards.
- Identified technical and quality issues early and worked with suppliers and internal teams to resolve them efficiently.
- Managed production critical paths, capacity planning, and deadlines across multiple departments.
- Maintained detailed documentation and ensured accurate records across product ranges.
- Supported team members with technical problem solving, software use, and quality expectations.
Online Project Leader - Card Factory - Wakefield
(2017-01 - 2020-01)
- Planned ranges based on trends and customer demand, working closely with designers to develop concepts into production-ready products.
- Briefed and supported a large in-house design studio, ensuring designs met technical and commercial requirements.
- Approved designs and artwork prior to production and digital release.
- Liaised with buyers, merchandisers, digital teams, printers, and third-party suppliers to ensure smooth production flow.
- Worked to tight deadlines, managing priorities and resolving issues quickly to maintain delivery schedules.
Online Artworker - Card Factory - Wakefield
(2015-01 - 2017-01)
- Designed and art-worked products for online production, ensuring files met technical specifications and platform requirements.
- Prepared production-ready files and PDFs for approval and manufacture.
- Supported designers and third-party suppliers with file setup and technical accuracy.
- Assisted with quality checks and troubleshooting to ensure products performed correctly online and in production.
Senior Creative Artworker / Constructor - Card Factory - Wakefield
(2011-01 - 2015-01)
- Produced production-ready artwork and construction files for store and online ranges.
- Created specification information sheets for UK and Far Eastern printers.
- Specified finishes, materials, and construction details to ensure product quality and consistency.
- Produced mock-ups, visuals, and samples to represent final products.
- Guided and trained junior team members in technical and quality standards.
Senior Artworker - Tigerprint – Hallmark Cards - Bradford
(2004-01 - 2011-01)
- Art-worked a wide range of products including packaging, gifting, stationery, and 3D products.
- Liaised daily with UK and Far Eastern print houses to resolve technical and production issues.
- Checked specifications, artwork accuracy, and proofs prior to print approval.
- Maintained technical documentation and ensured products met quality and brand standards.
Artworker / Repro - Pickles Printers
(2002-01 - 2004-01)
Strong grounding in print production, reprographics, proofing, and quality control. Direct experience dealing with customers, suppliers, and press checks.
Designer / Repro - Craft Collection / Ready Cut
(2000-01 - 2002-01)
Designer / Artworker - Armstrong Products
(1997-01 - 2000-01)
