About Me
As far back as I can remember I always wanted to be {a gangster} an art dept graphic designer. So in the Summer of 2023, after 25+ years working in the "real world", I decided to scratch a long-held professional itch by getting into that thing of theirs and giving it a go. And I’m delighted to say that so far it’s been a deal, a steal, and the decision of the f****** century!
Starting prep in July 2023 and based at Arbeta in Manchester my first gig was a 4 x 60' drama called Toxic Town, that was produced by Broke & Bones for Netflix. We originally wrapped in November 2023 but then in April 2024 I was lucky enough to be invited back by the new production designer to lead the graphics team at The Sharp Project in Manchester for re-shoots, new scenes and pick-ups. Starring Jodie Whittaker, Robert Carlyle and Rory Kinnear it tells the true story of the toxic waste case that unfolded in the late 1990s and early 2000s in the East Midlands town of Corby.
Next up, starting prep in June 2024 was another chance to lead from the front, this time in a hybrid role between home and the Cobalt Business Park in Newcastle. The programme was a 4 x 60' drama called I Fought The Law and was produced by Hera Pictures for ITV. Starring Sheridan Smith and set in the North-East town of Billingham it tells the real life story of 22-year-old mum Julie Hogg who was brutally murdered in 1989. Julie's killer was acquitted twice due to mistrials but later admitted committing the homicide to a prison officer while serving time on another charge.
Most recently I was the one man graphic design dept working on the TV commercial for the upcoming Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight which should be airing some time in Autumn 2024.
I'm available for freelance projects either in-house or remotely, so please give me a nudge if there's anything you think I could help out with and I'll hopefully catch-up with a few of you good people soon...