Jon Guthrie

With over 20 years experience as a graphic designer / pre press Mac artworker, I have vast experience in self management, working to strict deadlines and producing artworks for a variety of clients to help fulfil their many and varied design requirements. Working mainly in large format print, I also have experience in litho printing, logo design, typography, brochure design and stationery.

I have done a wide variety of works for a multitude of differing clientele. I have designed and artworked signage and billboards for retail stores Marks and Spencer, Mothercare, Next and Waitrose. External signage and wall graphics for The Gate, The Alnwick Garden and Alnwick Castle. Exhibition design for Newcastle University, Northumbria University, Great Exhibition of the North.

Artworking and printing of Point of Sale posters, signs, billboards, exhibition systems and lightboxes.

Designing graphics for large format exhibitions system for major clients and regional city councils.

Organising and ensuring external work is correct and workable to the specifications of the output devices and dispatched in good time to meet all deadlines.

Designing and maintaining artwork and signage to national and international stores.

Managing my own workload.

Liaising directly with clients to help meet their desired design and branding needs, through initial concept, design, printing, proofing and delivery.

Design and production for blue chip clients including Nike, The Alnwick Garden, Northumbria Police.

Scanning, maintaining and archiving work.

Digital manipulation and retouching of photography for large format reproduction.

Printing directly on a variety substrates on the Durst Rho flatbed screen pres

Newcastle College (1997-1998) Computer Applications in Art & Design BTEC Diploma

Leeds Metropolitan University (1993-1996) Fine Art Degree

Newcastle College (1992-1993) Foundation Studies in Art & Design

Kings School Tynemouth (1990-1992) A-Levels English, Art, CDT