Work Experience

APRIL 2023 – PRESENT

Led design and stylistic direction for Steam Railway and Model Rail magazines, producing impactful hero pieces.
Collaborated with the design and production center to ensure consistent visual style across all pages, streamlining workflow.
Managed and maintained InDesign templates within WoodWing Studio, ensuring accuracy and currency.

AUGUST 2016 – APRIL 2023

Owned and developed the visual identity of Steam Railway magazine, serving as the primary creative lead.
Conceptualised and designed popular annual bookazines, expanding the magazine’s brand presence.
Collaborated closely with the editor on flatplanning, ensuring effective content flow and layout.
Served as the key liaison between editorial, advertising, marketing, and production teams, facilitating seamless workflow.
Maintained a dynamic online presence through engaging website and social media visuals.
Designed in-magazine advertorials, translating advertiser briefs into compelling visual content.

JUNE 2010 – AUGUST 2016

Controlled workflow, coordinating editorial, production, design, and print.
Provided key flatplanning support to editors, ensuring effective communication between advertising, marketing, and production teams.
Led and managed a team of designers and sub-editors.
Designed magazine pages and provided essential cover during team absences, maintaining consistent production schedules.
Collaborated with project management and events teams to produce event materials, in-magazine advertorials, and paid supplements.

MARCH 2005 – JUNE 2010

Managed the design and production of magazine pages and event materials across four titles.
Ensured consistent visual style and brand identity across all projects.
Mentored and provided guidance to a team of three designers.

APRIL 1997 – MARCH 2005

Collaborated within a design team to produce content for five publications: Rail, Steam Railway, Model Rail, Steam World, and Coach & Bus Week.