Vincent Cusack

An experienced, versatile, and highly motivated graphic designer and Creative Artworker with superb design ability complemented by top-level artwork skills and industry-level print production knowledge. Has successfully delivered high-end design for top-profile clients. Confident as a project leader and supportive as a team member. Responds positively to high-pressure situations and tight deadlines. A proven track record in leading design projects, improving workflow, customer satisfaction and sales. Seeking a challenging opportunity where advanced design abilities, extensive print production knowledge, liaison skills and years of experience can be fully utilised.

Skills & Expertise 

Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent understanding of design principles, encompassing typography, page layout and advanced image editing ability.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear articulation of design thinking and rationale behind design choices. Excellent interpersonal skills, adept at working effectively with clients. Confidence in interacting and collaborating with team members and accepting creative direction. Ability to collaborate across departments within the team to solve problems.

Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of design work, ensuring accuracy and precision. Passion for design and staying current with emerging design trends.

Exceptional time management skills with a focus on meeting project deadlines. Proficient with project management, print purchase, scheduling and delivery logistics, budgeting, producing estimates, invoicing, and payment processes

Professional Experience

Senior Graphic Designer / Artworker (full-time)        2004 – Sept 2023

CPI London - London N3

Lead Creative producing printed marketing materials for a wide variety of SME and large corporate clients including advertising, brochures, POS, exhibition displays, email templates and digital assets. Clients include All3 Media, Optimum TV, Conran Restaurants, Pentland Brands, NHS, Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of Ireland (UK), Blick Rothenburg and Saudi Hollandi Bank.

Successfully created, managed, and delivered creative designs across various media channels. Utilized advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite for design projects, ensuring adherence to brand and corporate guidelines. Produced artwork for personalised print from variable data for a variety of items including booklets, catalogues, invitations, greeting cards, place cards and event stationery.

Managing the day-to-day running of the Studio. Responding to and troubleshooting print production issues. Proofing and approval of prepress artwork prior to production. Quality checking of final product prior to despatch to the customer.

Skillfully maintained the file server and organised internal files and client artwork, ensuring adherence to company protocols and maintaining data integrity.

Efficiently managed project budgeting and oversaw competitive bid and negotiation process with suppliers. Proficient with project management, producing estimates and tracking studio time. Organised schedules and delivery logistics. Raised purchase orders, booked in jobs and managed job ticketing, client invoicing and careful tracking of customer finances. 

Graphic Designer/Artworker (full-time)                                                                                

Stuart & Co Ltd -  London EC1R

Created high-level design and artwork for a wide range of in-flight magazines, trade publications, POS travel brochures, and promotional literature for major British tour operators including, First Choice Holidays, Thomas Cook, Ebookers and Flybe.com. Produced artwork for brochure price grids using data import software

Collaborated on innovative workflow for high-profile exhibition catalogues and show guides using database-driven applications in the hospitality, security, and gaming sectors. Served clients, including United Business Media International/CMP.

Managed exhibitor database, manually inputting/correcting data, implemented efficient proofing procedures, and controlled data export to page template. 

Responsible for design, layout, and prepress production, supervising and flight checking supplied exhibitor adverts for print readiness. Liaised directly with advertisers to resolve any artwork issues.

Graphic Information Design B.A. (Hons) - University of Westminster 

Diploma in Art & Design - London College of Printing