WORK and education
A look at the studios, companies, and teams I’ve been part of over the years, places where I learned, collaborated, and created work I’m proud of.
CHISHOLM HUNTER
SENIOR DIGITAL DESIGNER
August 2021 - Present
I’m currently Senior Digital Designer at Chisholm Hunter, working at the heart of the Marketing and E-Commerce team. I lead on all things design, across digital, print, and in-store, with a particular focus on brand consistency, customer experience and ensuring we stay luxurious.
I manage and mentor our junior designer, oversee everything from nationwide POS campaigns, emails to our database, website design, and keep our asset library and brand guidelines running smoothly.
I’ve also stepped into broader marketing roles, such as coordinating seasonal photoshoots, managing comms with our stores & partner brands, and making sure every detail is covered.
CORA GRAPHICS
MIDDLE-WEIGHT GRAPHIC DESIGNER
September 2020 - August 2021
I started at Logo Labels as the sole designer, handling everything from pre-press and vinyl cutting to print-ready artwork, a fast-paced, high-output environment.
When the same team launched Cora Graphics, I was very eager to follow along. I helped build the brand from scratch and joining from the company’s conception, allowed me to create an entire new brand for their new business, even coming up with the name “Cora”. I managed all design work, and created a catalogue system to streamline orders. I was a key contributor in launching the company’s vehicle graphics programme and it’s implementation and execution, all while single handedly running day-to-day artwork production.
Service Graphics
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & STUDIO TECHNICIAN
June 2015 - August 2020
I worked as part of a small design and pre-press team, file prep, and varied design work. Alongside supporting the lead designer, I taught myself how to use Vectorworks and rendering tools, like Artlantis, to bring exhibition spaces to life.
I also got hands-on with production, picking up skills like operating vinyl and Mimaki cutters, and took full ownership of organising my files and keeping our shared server tidy. It was a fast-paced, collaborative role where good communication was key. It taught me to handle tight deadlines, details, and different devices, sometimes all at once. It was a very hands-on role where I learned new skills every single day.
James McVicar
Printers
JUNIOR DESIGNER + PRE PRESS OPERATOR
April 2015 - June 2015
WIGWAM MARKETING
JUNIOR DESIGNER
September 2014 - October 2014
On loan from Kenwil Print & Design
KENWIL PRINT
& DESIGN
JUNIOR DESIGNER
July 2013 - December 2014
EDUCATION
Formal training in design equipped me with the tools, curiosity, and critical thinking I bring to every project.
City of Glasgow College
HND Digital Media for Design and Print
Grade A
2011 - 2013
Graphics Enterprise Scotland
Modern Apprenticeship SVQ Level 3 in Digital Print Production - Digital Artwork for Pathway
2013-2014
Knightswood secondary school
4 Highers, 2 Advanced Highers
Student of the Year 2010
for Graphic Communication