Nathan Balsom

Nathan Balsom – Designer

Hi Im a 18 yrs experienced freelance designer, designing covers for Robbie Williams Roald Dahl also marketing, branding & illustrion

Overview

I am a freelance graphic designer and illustrator, I am a motivated, confident, committed and creative designer with over 18 years of design experience previously working at Bonnier Publishing for Blink Publishing as Senior Cover/Book/Branding designer/illustrator, before that as Branding and marketing for Bonnier and also before that as Sales Designer at Penguin Books UK and Puffin Books club. I am skilled in design from branding, POS, illustrations, web design, cover and internal book design, web banners, magazines, music album design, creative marketing solutions and sales pitches.


My most recent role as Senior cover designer allowed me to design covers for high profile books for the Robbie Williams, Jenson Button, Scarlett Moffat, F2 Freestylers, Vlogger Alfie Deyes and many more. I have designed for companies such as McDonalds, Waterstones, Nationwide, Bentley and The National Trust, and designed box sets including Roald Dahl, Peppa Pig, Peter Rabbit, Jamie Oliver and James Bond. These roles have given me an excellent insight into the creative side of design and all that it encompasses. It has encouraged me to develop a deeper knowledge of the role as designer and allowed me to express my talent in design working on adult and children’s marketing as well as working on various sales pitches including Anthony Joshua, Jenson Button, Adele, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and M&S.


I am confident with managing all aspects and stages of a design, layout, colour correction, and production and have the ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment. I am highly proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, also i am able to use Final Cut Pro and After Effects. I am a commissioned illustrator too and really love to incorporate my talent at illustration in to my work.


I’m fun loving, innovative, eager to learn and possess strong skills in design, layout, illustration and have a sophisticated sense of typography.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment Sports & Outdoors True Crime
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels Mystery & Crime Picture Books Young Adult
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Apr, 2018 — Present

Freelance Senior Designer - graphic design, illustration, any book design (covers, internal, illustration, marketing, advertising, publicity) sales and marketing design

Self-employed

Mar, 2018 — Present

Self-employed

Jan, 2018 — Present

Blink publishing

Jan, 2015 — Nov, 2017 (almost 3 years)

Senior cover design for blink publishing and also for bonnier as senior branding design - including marketing, POS, publicity, logo design

Portfolio

Recalling his life and career spanning over 50 glorious years, the legendary actor gives special attention to the two great loves of his life, Dinah Shore and Sally Field, his son, Quinton, as well as to the countless people who got in his way on his journey t... read more
Use this limited edition tin for all sorts of handy things - store your pencils, make-up, notes or even your lunch in this ultimate accessory to the PointlessBlog. Packed with exclusive new activity cards to accompany Alfie's new free festive app; a canvass Po... read more
Elizabeth Mountbatten never expected her father to die so suddenly, so young, leaving her with a throne to fill and a global institution to govern. Crowned at 25, she was already a wife and mother. Follow the journey of a woman learning to become a queen. As B... read more
This special edition comes in a red velvet box with the book nestling in black silk. Inside the front cover is a certificate from the Fleming estate. The book has the jacket printed straight onto boards (Different from the standard edition). It also comes with... read more
Steadfast: My Story

Lizzie Armitstead

Bake a cake in a mug; take part in a people-watching challenge; create a time capsule; diarise a week of your life and learn to make origami. Fully illustrated and packed with a host of games, activities and pranks, Alfie invites you to join his online followi... read more
Hey guys, I'm Alfie and welcome to The Scrapbook of My Life! Inside this book you'll read all about the day I was born and what it was like growing up with my family in Brighton. Read stories from my childhood and teen years, right up until present day, and, o... read more
My Baby & Me

Sam Faiers

For Sam Faiers life as part of the TOWIE cast, living it up Essex style, partying the night away is a distant memory but she wouldn't change it for the world. Since becoming a mum to Paul Jnr her life has taken a magical turn although at times it can be just a... read more
Hiya, my name's Scarlett Moffatt and I love random facts! Almost as much as I love sitting on me sofa. You might know me best from my most famous and celebrated sit thus far on the I'm A Celebrity throne. You might also know me from all sorts of other seats, m... read more
When Freddie Mercury died in 1991, aged just 45, the world was rocked by the vibrant and flamboyant star's tragic secret that he had been battling AIDS. The announcement of his diagnosis reached them less than 24-hours before his death, shocking his millions o... read more
The ultimate football adventure story from the world's greatest football duo, The F2When the evil Galaxico aliens steal the game of football from planet Earth, it's up to Jez and Billy (and the help of their trusty time machines) to assemble the greatest team ... read more
Face

Pixiwoo

Sam and Nic Chapman are the expert make-up artists behind the popular YouTube channel Pixiwoo. Providing make-up demonstrations for a wide-range of styles, from everyday specials and costume make-up to classic evening looks and recreation of celebrity looks, P... read more
Discover the untapped power of the human mind. How do champions like Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic and Usain Bolt suppress their fear of failure and find the belief to win? How did Michael Phelps and Jessica Ennis-Hill visualise their own futures? What exactl... read more
March 2016: boxer Chris Eubank Jr stops his opponent Nick Blackwell in round ten of a British title fight. Blackwell, having collapsed in the ring, then dies momentarily in the back of an ambulance, before being brought back to life. He remains in a coma for s... read more
We're The F2 and this is our World of Football. Inside we give away the biggest secrets of the greatest footballers on the planet. Want tricks like Neymar? Or to hit free-kicks like Ronaldo? Or to dribble like Messi? We show you how. We've been travelling the ... read more
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The Real Greek

Tonia Buxton

Barbara O'Hare was just 12 when she was admitted to the psychiatric hospital, Aston Hall, in 1971. From a troubled home, she'd hoped she would find sanctuary there. But within hours, Barbara was tied down, drugged with sodium amytal - a truth-telling drug - an... read more
Lucky

Stephen Manderson

It was never easy for Professor Green. Born into a tough Hackney estate and raised by his grandmother, the rapper was always learning the hard way - whether at school, on the streets of east London or during impromptu freestyling shows at friends' house partie... read more
Jenson Button is one of the greatest racing drivers of his generation. His seventeen years in Formula 1 have seen him experience everything the sport has to offer, from nursing underpowered cars around the track to winning World Championships and everything in... read more
Mary Creighton was just 15 when she found herself pregnant out of wedlock, in 1960s Ireland. She dreamed of a happy life with her child, but that was shattered when she was sent away to Castlepollard - a home for mothers and their unborn babies. Stripped of th... read more
This gift box has eight great classics of our time.
large trade edition paperback fine condition In stock shipped from our UK warehouse
Hatton Garden... straight from the horse's mouth, as told to the factual producer on ITV's new HATTON GARDEN drama series.For this team of old-school career criminals, The Hatton Garden Heist was supposed to be one last job, the fortune that would sort their r... read more
45 Audio Book CDs read by Joanna David, Juliet Stevenson, Richard Pasco, Hugh Laurie, Jill Balcon, Alex Jennings, Harriet Walter & Nigel Anthony, all contained within a metal round case.
Diary of A Wimpy Kid Collection 9 Books Box Set.
Titles in this collection (10) Diary of a Wimpy Kid Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Rodrick Rules Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The Last Straw Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Dog Days Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The Ugly Truth Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Cabin Fever Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The T... read more
Jamie oliver collection 4 books set includes titles in this set:- the naked chef, the return of the naked chef, happy days with the naked chef, jamie's kitchen. Description:- The Naked Chef The Naked Chef teaches you how to make beautiful dishes from scratch, ... read more
The complete boxed collection of Beatrix Potter's beloved Peter Rabbit books is a must for every child - and will make the perfect Christmas or christening gift. Having enchanted young readers for generations, the timeless books in this charming set also inclu... read more
You can now find a new version of this collection, with updated jackets and artwork, by entering the Product Code NROJ in the search box. Undoubtedly the country's best loved children's author, Roald Dahl's stories continue to delight, excite, shock, entertain... read more
Can We Live Here?

Sarah Alderson

'Last week, I was sitting in seven layers (two of them thermal) next to a fire, with a blanket wrapped around me. Now, I am sleeping in kickers and a vest under a fan. Let the mosquitos bite me. They can have me ... Can we live here? ... If I don't become road... read more
The Lost Olympian of the Somme

Jon Cooksey and Graham McKechnie

Impeccably detailed and beautifully written, The Lost Olympian of the Somme is the story of an Olympic gold medallist and forgotten war hero. Frederick Kelly's first-hand account offers a startling personal insight into the Great War and offers a unique look i... read more
Duchesses - Living in 21st Century Britain
The Forgotten Spy

Nick Barratt

In this remarkable tale Nick Barratt delves into the shadows of the British and Soviet secret services to reveal the shocking story of his great uncle Ernest Holloway Oldham. After serving in the British army during the First World War, Oldham was drafted into... read more
Never Look Down

James Kingston

"How free climbing changed my life".....
Want to know more about history and politics? Then you should probably go and read a proper book. Fancy a laugh at some smutty jokes? Then go and read Viz. But if you fancy a combination of the two, this is the book for you., In Off The Record, bitter and twis... read more
Ever wondered what the colours you choose say about you? Go on a journey of self-discovery in Russell Grant's Art of Astrology colouring book for adults. Lose yourself by colouring in beautiful designs, based on the key signs of the Zodiac, their accompanying ... read more
Big Sam's Guide to Life

Noel @TheBig_Sam

Love Food

Josie Gibson

In this wonderful new cookbook, celebrity food writer and personal trainer Josie Gibson debunks the myths about healthy living being time-consuming and dull, and brings the wonderful world of nutritional cooking to life! With over 100 mouth-watering recipes, t... read more
Stronger

Jeff Bauman

Jeff Bauman woke up on 16th April 2013, in the Boston Medical Center, groggy from a series of lifesaving surgeries and missing his legs. Just 30 hours prior, Jeff was surrounded by revelry at the finish line of the Boston Marathon cheering on his girlfriend, E... read more
After leaving Wernham-Hogg, David Brent has been working as a rep selling cleaning (and ladies personal hygiene) products up and down the country, but he hasn't given up his dream of becoming a rock star - or, more specifically, songwriter and lead vocalist fo... read more
Ayrton Senna - McLaren

Maurice Hamilton

Legendary Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna's intensity and commitment earned him a reputation as one of the biggest names in world sport. In his brief, fiery Grand Prix career, he won 41 races and three world championships. But it was his belief, passion a... read more
Alain Prost - McLaren

Maurice Hamilton

Four-time Formula One Drivers' Champion Alain Prost is one of the best racing drivers of all time. Having discovered karting at the age of 14 during a family holiday, Prost progressed through motorsport's junior ranks, winning the French and European Formula T... read more
The Sunday Times Top Ten BestsellerTV and radio presenter Kate Garraway has a lot on her mind. She's turned 50, and suddenly seems to have MANY questions about EVERYTHING. Should she get plastic surgery? Will the menopause ruin her life? What's the secret to m... read more
Many of us, for various reasons, are trying to reduce the amount of meat and dairy in our diets but are reluctant to let go of our favourite foods.When chef Sam Murphy decided to change her lifestyle, originally just to lose weight and have a more balanced die... read more
From the Uk's smartest and most controversial sex blogger comes a unique story of ordinary love and incredible sex - and what happened when they came together. This is Girl on the Net's true story - of falling in love and falling apart. From the honeymoon days... read more
Candid, outspoken and supremely honest, and including interviews with those close to him, #2Sides is Rio's unique story: from his early days in Peckham, through to picking up the Champions League trophy on a rainy summer's night in Moscow, #2Sides is the tell-... read more
Title in this Set: The Pointless Book The Pointless Book 2 Description:- The Pointless Book Brought to you by YouTube Vlogger Alfie Deyes, The Pointless Book, accompanied by the free downloadable app, is the ultimate addition to his YouTube channel a weird & f... read more
We all know the story by now: Leicester City were relegation fodder at the start of the 2015/16 season. Written off, laughed at, berated in the press the team and their manager were dead certs to be kicking off the following season in the Championship. Then, s... read more
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Paul Joynson-Hicks & Tom Sullam

When the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced a contest for the funniest animal photo, they received entries from all over the world. Now authors and the original Award founders Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam showcase the best of the best - as well ... read more
Go F*ck Yourself, Cian! is a laugh-out-loud alternative relationship guide by Facebook's favourite comedian, Cian Twomey.Fine, nothing, and okay are three words when used by your partner, that are guaranteed to make a man's testicles shrink in fear - and so th... read more
Dogs and Their Faithful Celebrities

Dogs Trust Trustee Limited

Sorry Bro!

Ben Phillips

So recently my bro Elliot's been learning to read, and it gave me the idea that I should write up our story... also, that way, he can relive everything I've put him through.This is my book!It's a journey filled with laughter (mine), tears (Elliot's) and even r... read more

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