Chris Alcock

I am an innovative and versatile Graphic Designer / Illustrator with extensive freelance experience in digital and traditional media. With skills in concept development, client communication, and project management, I am adept at delivering high-quality visual solutions under tight deadlines. Having worked freelance for a number of years, I am now seeking to leverage my creative talents within a collaborative team environment.

Graphic Designer at VMProductions (2025-01 – Present)

• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite & mixed media techniques to produce versatile, high-quality visual content.
• Adapt poster designs for multiple film festival artwork guidelines, maintaining brand standards.
• Produce graphics and assets for award winning film marketing campaigns.

Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Freelance (2017-01 – Present)

• Develop poster, album, brand, and logo design artwork, enhancing multiple clients' branding and marketing efforts.
• Negotiate project terms, managed contracts, and maintained clear communication to ensure client satisfaction across an average of 3-5 concurrent projects.
• Adapt art styles to meet specific client needs, ensuring alignment with project goals and brand identity.
• Deliver graphic design projects within tight deadlines, incorporating revisions based on client feedback to achieve optimal results.
• Recent projects: Sierra Club event logo, 8Eyes album artworks, Planet Spaceball book design, Silver Fox Vineyards Merchandise, Dephault Recordings cover art, Gamenight Brand Design.

Marketing and Branding Assistant at Killer Cocktails (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Poster & menu design and printing for events such as weddings, bachelorettes, and corporate parties.
• Manage calendar and travel arrangements for the Events Manager for 2-3 weekly events.
• Assist with copy, budgeting, workflows, and advertising strategies.

Bar and Events Manager at Westmead Hotel (2019-01 – 2022-12)

• Supervised a team of 8 staff, coordinated schedules, and optimized workflow.
• Launched new menus and systems to improve service efficiency and customer experience.

B.A in Illustration with Sequential Narrative – Plymouth University (2016-01)

BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design – Birmingham City University (2013-01)