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    Chris Edwards

    Chris Edwards

    Freelance Graphic/ Packaging Designer

    Manchester, United Kingdom

    Specialist brand packaging designer - strong conceptual ideas through to production. Over 10 years experience working with international household brands. Illustrator &...Read moreSpecialist brand packaging designer - strong conceptual ideas through to production.

    Over 10 years experience working with international household brands.

    Illustrator & Photoshop


    Area Covered: North West
    Company Name: Chris Edwards
    Employees: 1


    Work Experience
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    Summary: Senior Designer
    Pacific UK, Northwich
    November 2009 - June 2010 (8 months)

    Developed new designs and brands for fashion led cosmetic sets for clients including Debenhams, New Look, BHS, Primark and other large high street retailers.
    -Designed print based promotional artwork to support brands in store.
    -Produced designs from concept through to style guide.
    -Liaised with printers to achieve new printing techniques
    -Developed new packaging formats, POS and cutters in conjunction with manufacturers
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    Graphic Designer
    Ultimate Products, Manchester
    June 2008 - June 2009 (1 year 1 month)

    Worked on concept packaging designs through to print ready artwork for a variety of large clients within the FMCG sector matching briefs to retail strategy.
    -Designed and developed brand identity and produced style guides for large portfolio brands.
    -Completed 3D visualisations and developed new cutter designs for packaging and POS.
    -Clients ranged from large super market chains such as Tesco\'s and B&Q through to lingerie brands and celebrity chef Gino Da\'Campo.
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    Graphic/ Packaging Designer
    Powell Marketing, Manchester
    April 2007 - June 2008 (1 year 3 months)

    Worked on the design, development and maintenance of retail ready packaging for divisional brands alongside retail customers and own label brands.
    -Liaised with clients to ensure projects are delivered on time with efficient product mock-up or product sample.
    -Worked as a graphic designer on brand and corporate imaging for a variety of clients.
    -Developed various promotional material including magazine adverts, brochures and POS.
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    Junior Designer
    RMS International Ltd
    January 2007 - February 2007 (2 months)

    Worked as a creative graphic designer in the packaging studio on a range of packaging products from homewares to children\'s toys.
    -The role involved working up new designs and concepts for the RMS brands and included illustration work and packaging mock-ups.

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    Junior Packaging Designer
    Sara Lee Household & Body Care UK, Slough
    July 2004 - July 2005 (1 year 1 month)

    Worked on the design and development of packaging for the brands Radox and Brylcreem. Developed new packaging shapes and structures and designed artwork for new toiletry ranges.
    -Produced various promotional material including magazine adverts and POS.
    -Worked closely with marketing and engineers to develop new packaging solutions from concept, through to production and launch.
    -Gained sound knowledge of reprographics and main print process through close liaison
    with suppliers during production of artwork.
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    Junior Artworker
    Ness Visual Technology, Widnes
    September 2002 - June 2003 (10 months)

    -Artworker
    -Scanning and retouching artwork and photographic material
    -Reproducing and designing artwork and logos
    Company: John Lawton Architecture & Draughting
    Description: Designed and developed new brand image and logo. Designed full set of business stationery.

    Education Summary: Brunel University
    2:1 BA Industrial Design and Technology

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    Design work for BuzzPinky Imperium Vibrating Wand Massager
    • Chrisby Chris R.
    • Posted: 6 Nov 2019
    • 0
    • 15 Nov 2019 Chris R.
      Chris R.
      City of London, GB

      Excellent job. Professional, organised and talented. Will no doubt use again. Thanks Chris

    ROCKS Gift box packaging
    • Quentinby Quentin D.
    • Posted: 14 Jun 2018
    • 0
    • 14 Jul 2018 Quentin D.
      Quentin D.
      Shanghai, CN

      great work

    • 05 Jul 2018 Quentin D.
      Quentin D.
      Shanghai, CN

      Great!

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    Packaging Design for Sugarcane Juice
    • Andrewby Andrew Q.
    • Posted: 19 Feb 2018
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    • 09 Apr 2018 Andrew Q.
      Andrew Q.
      Singapore, SG

      I had an unfortunate experience working with Chris. Firstly, the work produced by Chris was mediocre as none of the concepts hit the right note. When we gave the initial feedback for refinements, Chris wasn't receptive. He had put it across to us on the urgency to collect the monies on numerous occasions even though I had made a lump sum payment into the escrow account and paid the invoice for the first milestone very promptly.

      Secondly, when working with Chris, I was expected to be looking out for his email vigilantly. When I overlooked his note amidst the hundreds of emails I received after a family vacation, he sent an invoice for the rest of milestones even though he was nowhere near completion of those deliverables.

      After rejecting the invoice and explaining that that was not the way to work professionally, he was not apologetic and even turned defensive for his action. He admitted that he sent the invoice for the remaining amount just to get my attention. I’ve worked with numerous freelancers in the span of 15 years in the design industry but Chris is by far one of the worst freelancers I’ve worked with. Using PeoplePerHour should be a stress free experience. However, I was unfortunate. Hence, I do not recommend Chris to anyone.

    Logo for Essentia Herbs
    • Quentinby Quentin D.
    • Posted: 12 Mar 2018
    • 0
    • 13 Jun 2018 Quentin D.
      Quentin D.
      Shanghai, CN

      Superb work! as always

    • 31 Mar 2018 Quentin D.
      Quentin D.
      Shanghai, CN

      great

    Design and Marketing Agency or Consultant - Cosmetics Specialist
    • Akua Asieduaby Akua Asiedua A.
    • Posted: 4 Jan 2018
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    • 26 Feb 2018 Akua Asiedua A.
      Akua Asiedua A.
      City of London, GB

      I was a little late in providing all the required info to start however Chris was patient and once we started he was just brilliant. He asked very clear questions and as I answered them honestly with inspirational images, he quickly grasped my brand and what I wanted to achieve. Concepts were created in a few days and Chris was just fantastic. Thank you so very much.

    Bread Lame Packaging Walnut Wood Version
    • Quentinby Quentin D.
    • Posted: 14 Feb 2018
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    • 28 Feb 2018 Quentin D.
      Quentin D.
      Shanghai, CN

      My favorite designer, market ready work!

    • 26 Feb 2018 Quentin D.
      Quentin D.
      Shanghai, CN

      excellent

    Product Packaging
    • Quentinby Quentin D.
    • Posted: 18 Jul 2017
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    • 12 Sep 2017 Quentin D.
      Quentin D.
      Shanghai, CN

      Excellent work.

    • 23 Aug 2017 Quentin D.
      Quentin D.
      Shanghai, CN

      Great work!

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    Skincare Label Packaging Design
    • Katieby Katie W.
    • Posted: 24 May 2017
    • 4
    • 21 Dec 2017 Katie W.
      Katie W.
      Dorchester, GB

      Wonderful as always!

    • 21 Dec 2017 Katie W.
      Katie W.
      Dorchester, GB

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    Pack Design
    • Seamusby Seamus M.
    • Posted: 12 May 2017
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    • 26 May 2017 Seamus M.
      Seamus M.
      Boston, GA, US

      Great job, Chris - very impressed!

    Packaging Design
    • Debbieby Debbie S.
    • Posted: 4 May 2017
    • 2
    • 20 May 2017 Debbie S.
      Debbie S.
      Crewkerne, GB

      Great work. Very pleased.

    • 20 May 2017 Debbie S.
      Debbie S.
      Crewkerne, GB

      Really pleased with our finished design. Great communication and understanding of our requirements. Highly recommended.

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