J-P Stanway

J-P Stanway – Designer

Editorial designer with 15 years of experience helping global organisations such as the RAF and independent publishers tell their story.

Overview

I have a broad range of experience within the publishing sector. In the past I have worked with international organisations such as the OECD and projects for the G7 and G20 summits as well as government departments as the Royal Air Force. I have also worked on consumer and B2B magazines as well as a number of book projects on aviation history and science fiction.

I am confident in art direction, typography, illustration, infographics, cartography and photo retouching. I have a strong knowledge of pre-press and printing processes with proven experience managing printers.
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Economics History Political Science & Current Affairs
Languages
English
Certifications
  • BA (Hons) Graphic design

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2016 — Present

Working remotely, but closely with the following clients:

Raconteur
Designing artwork for advertisers (Anydata, Agua Via) appearing in Raconteur’s weekly reviews distributed with The Times newspaper.

Vine Resources
Created an eBook series that reinforced their status as a thought-leader in the recruitment and technology sector. Designing email templates and landing pages, mapping out an effective user journey for the distribution of the eBooks.

Collinson
(Priority Pass, Collinson Latitude)
Working on a variety of projects from Infographics, marketing material such as brochures and event stands to pitch documents and presentations.

Harfield Media
Developing and creating publications for the Royal Air Force, RAF Museum Hendon, Atlantic Treaty Association, COMSEA, Healthcare in London and Amber.

Senate Publishing
Designed Migena Topciu’s MG Academy 2018 Look Book.

Collinson

Sep, 2015 — Aug, 2016 (11 months)

Responsibilities:
• Working closely with marketing stakeholders and project owners to help deliver compelling, creative print and digital collateral.
• Help organise and ensure optimum design workflow
• Ensure brand guidelines are relevant and up-to-date
• Managing Junior designer and freelancers
• Collaborate with the team to help cross-pollinate ideas for various other projects.

Newsdesk Media

Apr, 2011 — Present

Responsibilities:
• The visual look and feel of the company’s publications and marketing material
• Generating cover and layout designs in multiple languages, setting style guides and sourcing images
• Creating proposal presentations for new business
• Presenting design concepts to company directors and clients
• Developing publication for digital editions on iPad and working with external web developers for websites
• Coordinated and designed the feature walls for the company’s new central London office
• Managing a team of two art editors plus freelance designers
• Supporting the editor-in-chief, editorial team and production department
• Overseeing the work-flow of projects, working within a budget and liaising with the sales and marketing department
• Building relationships with suppliers, obtaining quotes and technical information from printers as well as negotiating rates with image libraries
• Representing the company at various events, most recently for the British Army Journal launch at Church House, and Invest in the Czech Republic at the Czech Republic Embassy

Clients and partners: Royal Air Force; British Army; Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA); G7 and G20 Research Group at the University of Toronto; OECD; London Stock Exchange Group; FIA Europe; WIEF; ICSS; African Union; Nigerian High Commission, London; South African Government; The Republic of Kazakhstan Government; Czech Republic Government

Portfolio

This fieldbook is a result of extensive conversations with innovators who wish to contribute creatively to the growing field of mindfulness training, as well as teachers and researchers who care deeply about the integrity and quality of mindfulness innovations... read more
Discover how you sell better to giant industrial companies. Industrial Sales enforces your selling system. Within a few steps, you will create a more effective commercial process, which will bring more sales with the same effort. Industrial Sales will help boo... read more
1st Old Forge Publishing edition 2008 hardcover fine book in fine dw In stock shipped from our UK warehouse
RAF Coltishall Fighter StationMike Jennings MBEComprehensive 304-page history of the famous Battle of Britain fighter station which sadly closed in 2006. Fifteen chapters, seven of which cover World War Two operations with details of every squadron and the ext... read more

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Bram V.

Bram V.

Aug, 2019

J-P got me over the finish line for my first book. He understood my eagerness to finish and guided me through the process with professionalism. I would recommend J-P for every book design and typewriting work. He is very communicative and is reliable. I enjoyed working with him. J-P gave me confidence. After his work was done, I could flawlessly upload the ebook and paperback version into Amazo...
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