Specialities
Claire Jacks
Senior Creative Artworker
After studying graphic design and typography, I started out as a typesetter for a local newspaper company. My passion, attention to detail and experience led me to the role of Lead Creative Artworker, working on Shopper & Retail advertising and Experiential Marketing.
In October 2014 I decided to take the plunge into the freelance world and am now available for any creative artwork projects, however big or small, joining you in your office, or working remotely from home. Please contact
me for further details.
Excellent Mac skills in:
InDesign CC
Photoshop CC
Illustrator CC
Also experienced in:
PowerPoint
Word
Specialities
Senior Creative Artworker - Freelance
Various companies including: Adding Value, Butternut Box, Cubo, Deezer, Google EMEA, JP Dunn Construction, Lion Creative, Pi Top, RPM Ltd, SwaG Design, S1 Design, TRO and OneWeb
October 2014 - to date
Since October 2014 I have been freelancing at various companies, in and around London and over recent years I have found working remotely to be beneficial to both my clients and myself. I pride myself on being flexible, having excellent time management and great communication skills. I have gained further artworking experience, working on a variety of projects from BMW exhibitions to laxative packaging guidelines! Brands include Ascot, BMW, Alpro, Activia, Dulcolax, Evian, Google, L'Oreal, Graze, Knight Dragon, The Berkeley Group.
Senior Creative Artworker - Freelance
Google EMEA
August 2023 - Present
Remote
Working alongside the Technical Production Designer to produce in-store graphics and online banners for Fall Launch and continuing support for CX Team across all European markets.
Senior Creative Artworker - Freelance
S1 Design
April 2019 - September 2022
On-site
Working closely with the creative director to produce high quality premium printed brochures for the luxury housing market. Artworking digital banners, large format site hoarding and property plans and layouts.
Senior Creative Artworker - Freelance
Lion Creative
March 2017 - October 2022
On-site
Working in the busy studio along side the designers and account team, on brands such as Danone, Evian, L'Oreal and Nestlé. Artworking all collateral including large format print and online digital banners.
Lead Creative Artworker
RPM Ltd
September 2009 - October 2014
On-site
Lead Creative Artworker in a team of artworkers within the creative department of a busy experiential marketing agency. Being responsible for members of the team including yearly reviews and development planning. Working with Creative Heads/Designers in all aspects of the artwork process from pitch/concept stage to preparing print ready artwork, whilst keeping a close eye on costs and budgets. Retouching and building high resolution artwork from low res design comps, while adhering to all brand guidelines. Working on brands including Britvic, Cadburys, Dairy Crest, Diageo, Eon, Reebok, SKY, Weetabix and Ascot Racecourse.
Senior Creative Artworker
La Senza UK
September 2007 - September 2009
On-site
A member of a small team in the studio at the head office of nationwide retail outlet La Senza Lingerie. Working alongside the Visual Merchandisers and Marketing & PR team to produce print ready artwork for store windows, in-store graphics and point of sale for all stores throughout the UK, adhering to company guidelines. Retouching and recolouring images for leaflets, advertising, packaging and all promotional material.
Creative Artworker
Byron Design
May 2004 – September 2007
On-site
Working for an agency with an in-house 5 colour printing press allowing me to gain thorough working knowledge of the print procedure including all pagination and colour separation requirements. This position gave me the opportunity to work through the complete process, including running and checking my own film ready for plates to be made.
Artworker
Boyne Publicity
March 2000 - May 2004
Artworker
Calibra Marketing
January 1999 - March 2000
Typesetter
Imedia Print & Design Ltd
March 1998 - March 1999
"Claire is a great creative artworker who we have booked and will continue to book. She has solid artwork skills across different media as well as a can-do attitude who is both quick and a pleasure to work with and have in the studio."
- Jon Miller, MD SwaG Design
"Experienced, conscientious
senior creative artworker with extensive skills."
- Nicky Hughes, Creative Services Manager, RPM Ltd
"A brilliant creative artworker, manager and mentor. I had the pleasure of working with Claire for 4 years at RPM Ltd, working on many projects together including Ascot Racecourse, Diageo and Cadbury. Claire is a meticulous artworker with extensive knowledge and experience of design and print. I learnt so much working with her over the last few years. As a team member and manager, Claire earns my highest recommendation."
- Michael Betts, Technical Production Designer at HH Global -
Google EMEA
"Lion Creative have used Claire on a number of occasions and we can highly recommend her as an excellent Freelance Senior Creative Artworker. Claire is a very personable professional and we were very happy with her creative abilities & technical skills, her diligence and her willingness to work on any project. We would have no hesitation in using Claire for any future projects at Lion."
- Rob Jones, Studio Manager,
Lion Creative
HND in Design & Typography
West Herts College
1996 - 1998
ND in Graphic Design
Uxbridge College
1993 - 1996
Volunteering
Re-Engage
February 2019 - December 2022
Re-engage is a charity that helps older people keep engaged in the community, who would otherwise be at home alone and unable to get out and about. My role is to host an afternoon tea for up to 10 people or to collect an elderly person, sometimes two, and accompany them for the afternoon. Looking after the older generation is important to me and this is a very rewarding experience for everyone.