helen@creativesuiteltd.co.uk
Helen Harper-Collins PORTFOLIO
Art Editor & Graphic designer
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Tel: 07517 175 872
Email: helen@creativesuiteltd.co.uk
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I have been a Graphic Designer and Art Editor for over twenty years. My most recent role as Art Editor of the national, consumer titles, Coast and The Great Outdoors Here I produced engaging and eye catching layouts from initial design concept to finished published magazines for both print and digital platforms.
For the last seven years I have operated as a freelance Graphic Designer and Art Editor for a wide range of publications and projects across multiple sectors, with a client list including: Marie Claire, House & Graden, Instyle, Woman's Own, Good Homes, Gurgle, Look, Mindful Gardening, The Christmas Magazine, Royal Family Bookazine, Co-Op Magazine, Data Centre Management and Period Homes & Interiors. I have developed brand ideas and contributed to large scale presentations and events in the Dentistry, Data Centre and Financial professions.
SKILLS
• Highlighly organised with the ability to work across multiple projects and deadlines
• Skilled remote worker
• Creative thinking and idea generation
• Attention to detail
• Great communicator
• Highly skilled in Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Experience with MS Powerpoint and Figma
Director / 2020 - present date CREATIVE SUITE LTD
In 2020 I formed Creative Suite Ltd. As well as maintaining Art Editorship of Coast Magazine and The Great Outdoors
Freelance Art Editor / 2016 - 2020
Working as a freelance I developed working relationships with several publishing clients including Time Inc, Bauer and Media 10.
Designer & Art Editor / 2000 - 2016 KELSEY MEDIA LTD
Working initially as a team member within the design bank, I was responsible for delivering creative design solutions for advertising clients. My passion and flair for editorial design florished and I was promoted first to the position of editorial designer on various hobby and interest titles and later to Editorial Designer on Period Homes & Interiors.
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Helen Harper-Collins
Art Editor & Graphic Designer
helen@creativesuiteltd.co.uk
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Helen Harper-Collins
Art Editor & Graphic Designer
helen@creativesuiteltd.co.uk
Helen Harper-Collins
Art Editor & Graphic Designer
helen@creativesuiteltd.co.uk
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