Matt Barber Creative Design www.mbcreativedesign.co.uk
Personal details.
Full name: Matthew Barber Date of birth: April 1973 Address: Manchester, United Kingdom Mobile: +44 (0)7794 376 603 Email: mbarber@mbcreativedesign.co.uk Website: www.mbcreativedesign.co.uk Social media: Instagram: @mbcreativedsgn twitter: @mbcreativedsgn LinkedIn: mbcreativedesign Specialised area: Art direction, artwork, graphic design and image retouching. Specialised software: Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Driving licence: Full with no endorsements. Hobbies: 5 & 7-a-side football, gardening, long-distance running,
mountain biking, photography and PS4 gaming.
Educational history.
University education University: Manchester Metropolitan University Address: Cavendish Street, Manchester. Date: 2010–2013 Qualifications attained: BA (Hons) in Photography (1st Class) University education University: Manchester Metropolitan University Address: Cavendish Street, Manchester. Date: 1993–1994 Qualifications attained: BTEC HNC in Graphic Design (3 Distinctions) College education College: Manchester
City College Address: Sale Road, Northenden, Manchester. Date: 1990–1993 Qualifications attained: BTEC ONC in Graphic Design (7 Distinctions) Secondary School Secondary School: Wellington Boy’s High School Address: Moss Lane, Timperley, Manchester. Date: 1984–1989 Qualifications attained: GCSE English Language (C) GCSE Mathematics (C) GCSE Art & Design (B)
Employment history.
Company: Pixel8 Address: Manchester, United Kingdom Date: July 2013 – May 2018 Position: Senior Creative Artworker > Technical Art Director
Pixel8 is a full service design, advertising and branding agency providing complete solutions for both print and digital marketing. Pixel8 consists 
of experts in graphic design, branding, web design and marketing and work with some of the biggest global brands. Working within a small 
creative team I assisted on the re-branding of Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo and Novus and was responsible for the production of the brand guidelines, brand and marketing collateral and brand assets. Additionally I was involved in the design and creation of brand and marketing collateral, multi-platform social media and advertising campaigns for InterContinental Hotels Group, Hilton Hotels, Radisson Hotels, Kia, 
National Cycling Centre, MCRactive and Manchester Sport & Leisure Trust. During my time at Pixel8 I was the sole creative for the brand refresh of Investors In People, this involved the creation of the brand guideline, 
brand and marketing collateral and brand assets. In addition I held responsibility for creative direction and production of the University of Salford international prospectus, Electricity North West annual reports and City & Guilds brand and marketing collateral. A specific feature of my role at Pixel8 was to create, develop and provide technical support for their award-winning web to print application, BrandIT. This application provides a user-friendly interface that allows clients to create multi-platform, bespoke collateral that adheres to their branding guidelines. For over 5 years I worked with a team of software engineers and developers on this project and I supported the development of the web application from functionality, editing features and UI/UX design to the creation of the dynamic templates and assets. I supported 
City & Guilds, Radisson Hotels and GLL (Greater London Leisure: Better Gyms, Libraries,and Spas) with their integration to the application and 
the building of their campaigns, templates and assets. Skill set: Art direction, artwork, creative direction, graphic design, illustration, image retouching, photography, UI/UX design (web application), website design.
Company: MB Creative Design Address: Manchester, United Kingdom. Date: March 2009 – June 2013 | June 2018 – Present Position: Founder / Freelance Creative
I founded MB Creative Design in 2009 to offer tactical and recruitment support within the design and print industry and to collaborate with
and assist clients on creative print and digital projects. Years of experience and a multi-disciplined approach have enabled me to deliver smart, innovative and creative solutions for artwork, branding, advertising and marketing projects. Skill set: Art direction, artwork, creative direction, graphic design, illustration, image retouching, photography, website design.
Company: Alpharmaxim Healthcare Communications Address: Manchester, United Kingdom. Date: June 2007 – March 2009 Position: Senior Graphic Designer
This role involved working with global pharmaceutical companies that included GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis in areas such as specialist pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, products, devices and diagnostics. I was responsible for the design and creation of effective strategic 
print and digital communications for exhibition, conference, symposium, brand and marketing collateral. The main challenge of this position 
was to present highly detailed scientific literature, data, tables, graphs and technical illustrations, concisely and aesthetically to convey, share 
and promote products, innovations and discoveries. Skill set: Art direction, artwork, creative direction, graphic design, illustration, image retouching, photography. Date: September 2006 – May 2007 Position: Freelance Creative During this time I worked with agencies and clients across the UK on a variety of print and digital projects. From initial creative concepts to print ready artwork I specialised in art direction, artwork, graphic design, illustration, and image retouching. Skill set: Art direction, artwork, creative direction, graphic design, illustration, image retouching, website design. Date: May 2005 – August 2006 Position: Traveller / Photographer Fulfilling an ambition to travel I used this time for personal development, self reflection and to invigorate, inform and develop my creative practice. Through writing and photography I documented architecture, celebrations, communities, customs, environments, food, people, traditions, wildlife, the journey and their stories. The experience later inspired me to return to university and achieve a first class honours degree in photography. Skill set: Creative development, personal development, photography.
Company: QDA (Qualitech Design Agency) Address: Manchester, United Kingdom. Date: August 2002 – April 2005 Position: Senior Creative Artworker > Senior Graphic Designer
At QDA I led a team of designers and managed a portfolio of print and digital projects for clients including Shell, Bellway, HighGrove and Muller Homes. I was responsible for art direction, artwork, graphic design and website design in the delivery of clients brand and marketing collateral. 
A comprehensive understanding of the digital pre-press and the printing process was essential to the role as it enabled efficient print production through the parent printing company Qualitech. Skill set: Art direction, artwork, graphic design, illustration, image retouching, management, website design, workflow.
Company: Papyrus Design Consultants Address: Warrington, United Kingdom. Date: October 2001 – July 2002 Position: Graphic Designer
At this start-up design consultancy I held the position as a Graphic Designer and I worked on various print and website design projects. 
Additionally I was responsible for the implementation of a digital archive and automated backup system and the installation and maintenance 
of a local area network and a macOS server. Skill set: Artwork, graphic design, illustration, image retouching, website design.
Company: Finchmark Address: Manchester, United Kingdom. Date: April 1998 – September 2001 Position: Graphic Designer / Reprographics Technician
Finchmark was an award-winning printers and I held a dual position as a Graphic Designer and Reprographics Technician. I undertook all creative projects and worked with prestigious and high profile clients including Manchester City Football Club, British Aerospace and St. Martins College. Additionally I managed the reprographics department and was responsible for workflow, digital artwork processing, image retouching, film processing, CTP production, digital proofing and technical support. Skill set: Artwork, colour theory, CTP, digital proofing, graphic design, image retouching, impositions, management, pre-press, print, reprographics, workflow.
Company: BWS Reprographics Address: Manchester, United Kingdom. Date: January 1995 – March 1998 Position: Graphic Designer / Reprographics Technician
This role enabled me to develop my knowledge and technical understanding of reprographics and the pre-press/print process and to continue my development as a graphic designer. Additionally as a Reprographics Technician I was trained to manage workflows, process artwork, professionally image retouch and to produce impositions, digital proofs and hi-resolution drum scans. Skill set: Artwork, colour theory, graphic design, illustration, image retouching, image scanning, impositions, pre-press process, workflow.
Company: Creation Publicity Address: Manchester, United Kingdom. Date: June 1994 – December 1995 Position: Graphic Designer
Company: Galt Toys Address: Manchester, United Kingdom. Date: September 1991 – May 1994 Position: Graphic Designer
Company: Colourfield Address: Manchester, United Kingdom. Date: September 1990 – August 1991 Position: Junior Graphic Designer
Company: Charterhouse Address: Manchester, United Kingdom. Date: August 1989 – August 1990 Position: Junior Graphic Designer
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