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︎ ︎ Curriculum Vitae
ZINES, MURALS, BRANDING, ILLUSTRATION, MERCHANDISE, PACKAGING DESIGN, ARTWORKING, LIVE EVENTS, ANALOGUE, BAND ART, WORKSHOPS, TALKS, ART DIRECTION, GRAPHIC DESIGN, PRINT
ABOUT
GORDON ARMSTRONG (MR GORDO)
I am an illustrator and graphic designer with experience in education and leadership roles, and over twenty years of experience in the creative industry.
Throughout my career, my work has spanned editorial, branding, marketing, live drawing events, packaging design, murals, art direction, and artwork for digital and vinyl record releases.
Some of my long-standing clients include Fire Records and Altogether Otherwise with NOMA Manchester, amongst many others, including HOKA, It's Nice That, Freitage, Camden Brewery, Nottingham Trent University, The National Trust, Tate, The Lemonheads, Weird Walk, Liberty London, Concord Records, Sumerian Records and Long Way Up Production, to name a few.
In addition, I cofounded Zine Swap with Rob Peart.
Please get in touch to enquire about commissions, collaborations and workshop hosting.

︎ BY HELEN ARMSTRONG
CURRICULUM VITAE
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



















































