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Andrew Collins

@andrewcollins

Graphic designer and art director at 68-design, creating brand identities and campaigns for cultural clients including CinemAfrica.

Sweden

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What I'm looking for

I'm relocating to London and am available sooner if required. I have full right to work in the UK.

At 68-design, I create brand identities, print materials, websites and digital campaigns for cultural, charitable and hospitality clients. For CinemAfrica, I designed festival posters and campaign materials for its Stockholm festival across four cinemas.

I designed website page layouts and applied the brand identity for the National Black Theatre of Sweden. My work also includes creating Meta advertising, banners and social media assets in line with client brand guidelines, taking projects from brief through delivery.

At Scandinavian Soul, the independent publication I founded, I developed its brand, website and editorial direction. I write and edit reviews, interviews and features, and built a network of more than 50 artists, promoters and cultural partners across Europe.

At Zayrah AB, I led concept development and brand identity for a personal safety product, from initial idea to launch communications. The concept received the Audience Favourite award at Uppsala Innovation Centre.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Editor

Current

Scandinavian Soul

Jan 2012 - Present (14 years 10 months)

Founded and developed an independent publication dedicated to Nordic soul music, establishing its brand, website and editorial direction. Write and edit reviews, interviews and features, overseeing content planning, production and publishing.

Editorial Content Planning Brand Development Web Development Writing Editing Networking

Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

Current

68-design

Oct 2008 - Present (18 years 1 month)

Design brand identities, print materials, websites and digital campaigns for cultural, charitable and hospitality clients. Manage projects from initial brief to delivery, including concept development, client presentations, supplier quotes, proofs, final artwork and invoicing.

Brand Identity Print Design Web Design Digital Campaigns Project Management InDesign Adobe Illustrator Photoshop WordPress Canva Affinity Designer

Concept Developer

Zayrah AB

Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 (11 months)

Led concept development and brand identity for a new personal safety product, from initial idea to launch communications. Produced visual materials and digital content to establish a consistent brand.

Concept Development Brand Identity Visual Design Digital Content Canva

Site Responsible / Master SGW Instructor

Fitness 24 Seven

Oct 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Managed site operations, including scheduling, stock, documentation, health and safety, and member and contractor contact. Led small-group training sessions and trained new instructors.

Operations Management Scheduling Health and Safety Training Customer Service

Web Content Manager

GE Healthcare

Oct 2016 - Mar 2017 (5 months)

Maintained CMS content across digital channels, working with writers and digital teams and clients to assess accuracy and consistency with brand standards.

CMS Content Management

Brand Standards

Digital Channels

Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director

Hemisphere Design

Oct 1997 - Sep 2005 (7 years 11 months)

Art directed print materials for the Cunard Queen Elizabeth World Cruise. Produced event graphics for shows at Earls Court and the Royal Albert Hall. Designed magazines, advertising and print materials from concept to final production, including colour approval on press.

Art Direction Print Design

Event Graphics

Magazine Design Advertising

Color Approvals

Freelancer Management

Supplier Management