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Gary Brookman

@garybrookman

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Senior Creative Artworker delivering precise, deadline-driven artwork across print and digital formats.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own print-ready and digital artwork end to end—applying strong colour and pre-press knowledge, collaborating with teams, and delivering consistent, deadline-driven creative with high technical precision.

I’m a Senior Creative Artworker with over 30 years in the creative industry, specializing in artwork production across traditional print media and digital publications. Based in Broadstone, Dorset, I bring a strong track record of precision, consistency, and reliable delivery.

I’m highly proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Figma, with a deep understanding of print processes, colour management, and pre-press requirements. My work spans editorial layout, brochure and catalogue design, large print, OOH / DOOH billboards, POS, e-publications, social media marketing, web banners, and branded content.

In my role at GAIN (formerly Eleven Miles, formerly Thinking Juice), I produced high-quality artwork across digital and print channels, adapted creative concepts to multiple formats and specs, and ensured final artwork maintained both creative integrity and technical precision. I also retouched imagery, created mock-ups, managed scheduling, and collaborated with internal teams and freelancers.

As a Freelance Creative Artworker (since Jul 2009), I’ve continued to work across complex brand guidelines and production workflows—handling print-ready file creation, resizing and versioning, file setup, and liaising with printers and production. I’ve supported a wide range of clients and deliver confidently in on-site, remote, or hybrid setups.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Creative Artworker

Current

Brookman Design

Jul 2009 - Present (16 years 11 months)

Produced print-ready artwork and e-publications across digital and print channels, adapting creative concepts to multiple formats and technical specs. Retouched imagery, maintained creative integrity through pre-press/colour management, and collaborated with internal teams and printers.

adobe indesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Acrobat Figma Colour Management

Freelance Creative Artworker

Columns Design

Sep 2007 - Mar 2008 (6 months)

Delivered retail and promotional artwork for newspaper-related projects, ensuring correct file preparation and consistent visual output.

adobe indesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Colour Management Retouching

Freelance Creative Artworker

News International

Sep 2007 - Mar 2008 (6 months)

Produced retail and promotional artwork for national newspapers, supporting ad-hoc requirements and deadline-driven production.

adobe indesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Colour Management Retouching

Freelance Creative Artworker

Virgin Atlantic

Dec 2005 - Mar 2006 (3 months)

Produced brand collateral and marketing artwork, creating production-ready files and ensuring accuracy for print and digital delivery.

adobe indesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Acrobat Brand Implementation Colour Management

Freelance Creative Artworker

Fidelity Investments

Dec 2005 - Mar 2006 (3 months)

Created investor documentation and marketing materials, implementing brand collateral with consistent layout, typography, and production-ready output.

adobe indesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Acrobat Brand Implementation Colour Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Burrows Communications

Senior Ad-Setter training, Print media / pre-press

1998 - 2003

Worked as a Senior Ad-Setter, creating and setting advertisements to client specifications and processing digitally supplied artwork. Gained hands-on learning in print and creative tools used for ad setting.

Harrison Terry Office Supplies

Mac Operator training, Desktop publishing / print production

1994 - 1996

Worked as a Mac Operator, setting business and promotional materials including business cards, letterheads, leaflet, and voucher layouts. Helped prepare print-ready artwork for client specifications.

Chessington Community College

GCSEs, General education

Completed 9 GCSEs at Chessington Community College.

Informer Publications

Mac Operator training, Newspaper layout / desktop publishing

1996 - 1998

Worked as a Mac Operator and supported newspaper and ad layout tasks, including page layout and advertisement setting. Processed and prepared materials for colour supplements and print.