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ZINES, MURALS, BRANDING, ILLUSTRATION, MERCHANDISE, PACKAGING DESIGN, ARTWORKING, LIVE EVENTS, ANALOGUE, BAND ART, WORKSHOPS, TALKS, ART DIRECTION, GRAPHIC DESIGN, PRINT
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Currently working on various freelance Illustration & Graphic Design projects.
Always looking for more.... ︎ ︎ themrgordo@gmail.comFire Records
Freelance Illustrator
& Graphic Designer
Nov 2023 - PresentRemote, London
- Artwork, design, and illustration for vinyl and digital record releases, events, and merchandise.
Altogether Otherwise
Freelance Ilustrator
& Graphic Designer
Nov 2024 - PresentRemote, Manchester, UK
- Producing editorial, promotional, and event visual material, and development of creative assets.
Print.inc
(Formerly Awesome Merchandise)
Senior Designer / Illustrator
Apr 2017 - July 2025Leeds, UK
Illustration, graphic design, marketing, and client management.
- Responsible for creating all creative assets across the business, ranging from paid social media content to internal marketing materials.
- Ensure that all content and marketing collateral align with brand guidelines.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to deliver creative assets for email marketing, competitions, and social media, in accordance with the marketing plan.
- Work alongside the e-commerce and product teams to produce content and assets for the Print.inc website and for sub-brands and customers.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to develop and launch new products, following product plans and business strategies.
- Create designs, prototype products, select suppliers and product finishes, and assess the production viability of new products.
- Develop product templates and assets for customer use, including artwork specifications for the product pages on the website.
- Partner with the VIP team to create merchandise design solutions for local and global clients, utilising existing assets, creating mood boards, and completing custom designs as needed.
- Able to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Possess knowledge of print and production processes, including limitations across a wide variety of products.
- Create email templates and build email campaigns using the Mailchimp platform.
- Utilise the Infigo platform to keep the Print.inc website updated and to develop new products.
Analogue
Junior Graphic Designer
& Illustrator
Apr 2016 - Apr 2017Leeds, UK
- Collaborate with the creative team to generate innovative ideas and develop creative solutions for a variety of clients.
- Produce final design outputs, including logos, banners, menus, and promotional materials.
- Present creative concepts to clients and team members.
- Complete design tasks as assigned by senior staff members.
Seven Doors Tattoo
Studio Manager
Feb 2014 - Nov 2015London, UK
Manager of a Demanding and Fast-Paced Studio.
- Assisted in the opening of the new studio on Brick Lane.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional studio culture.
- Organised and scheduled up to ten resident and international artists.
- Handle bookings, consultations, inquiries, and feedback.
- Build client relationships and ensure exceptional service.
- Designed and produced promotional materials and merchandise.
- Coordinated exhibitions and events.
- Management of business accounts and financial handling.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies, overseeing the online presence, social media, and promotions.
- Supervised apprentices and inducted new staff members.
- Performed general administration duties.
- Responsible for opening and closing the studio, as well as general upkeep.
- Monitor and order supplies.
- Ensuring strict health and safety compliance (sterilisation and regulatory requirements).
Jolie Rouge
Studio Manager
Feb 2012 - Feb 2014London, UK
Sole manager of a compact and busy studio, with responsibilities similar to those mentioned above.
Redwood BBDO
Production Editor / Advertising Production Coordinator
Jun 2007 - Feb 2012
London, UK
As the Production Editor on LIV, Volvo’s global consumer magazine published across twenty three language versions my day to day tasks included:
London, UK
As the Production Editor on LIV, Volvo’s global consumer magazine published across twenty three language versions my day to day tasks included:
- Collaborating with a team in a busy and fast-paced environment.
- Managing tight deadlines while maintaining high standards.
- Problem-solving and providing solutions and support for the team.
- Updating and maintaining the production schedule for all magazine versions.
- Acting as the client's primary point of contact and directing issues to the appropriate team members.
- Working closely with print management
- Ensuring the team adheres to the production schedule and providing weekly and daily updates.
- Assisting in monitoring and managing spending on freelancers and contributors.
- Tracking and verifying invoices against the budget.
- Overseeing and analysing processes to ensure both the client and the work team are satisfied.
Blowback Magazine
Assistant Designer
Nov 2006 - Apr 2007Birmingham, UK
- Creating a variety of articles, advertisements, residential pages, and promotional flyers for a national counterculture magazine based in Birmingham and London.
Havas People
MAC Operator
Jul 2006 - Nov 2006Birmingham, UK
- Creating recruitment advertisements for both regional and national publications.
Nottingham Trent University
Graphic Design
First, BA (Hons) Graphic DesignSep 2003 - Jun 2006
Nottingham, UK



















































