John Sander
Over twenty years of creative and integrated advertising agency experience. John is a reliable, commercially aware, talented print designer with working knowledge of online design for cross platform campaigns with extensive art direction skills. Client facing, photography and image sourcing experience. John has all-round skills with a thorough understanding of the creative process. Strong empathy for typography and imagery with immaculate attention to detail from concept to artwork.
Photography art direction experience ranging from fashion, still life, food and lifestyle. Stock photographer contributor with thorough awareness of copyright and licensing issues regarding the industry.
Learning his craft on film and in the darkroom made way for a career in graphic design until an expedition to Canada inspired John to pursue photography again. After a few years picking up where he left in the film days transferring his skill set to the digital age.
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge and Camera Raw. Capture One tethering. Digital capture using constant, strobe or natural lighting.
Awards
Finalist in the FAB 9th International Food and Beverage Creative Excellence Awards 2007 for The Glenlivet Whisky direct mail pack.
2008 - present
Freelance designer and photographer
Clients include:
Age UK Essex
Benefit
Chelmsford City Council
Essex Air Ambulance
NHS Mid Essex
P.A.S.S. Football Academy
Harley Street Skin Care
Retail Trust
Sky TV
The Financial Times
The Vintage Cosmetic Company
2004 - 2008
Designer, Libertine London
Clients include:
Airport Express
Alliance & Leicester
Artemis Investment
BaByliss
Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Butlins
Chivas Regal Whisky
GAM
HMV
London Metropolitan University
Matalan
Play.com
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Revlon
Samsung
Shepherd Neame
Sporting Odds
The Glenlivet Whisk
Twinings
Waterstones
2002 - 2004
Freelance designer
London
1995 - 2002
Designer, Adlink DDb Needham
Australia
1988 - 1995
Designer, Workhouse Advertising
Australia