“Good design combines many skills – creativity is just one of them”.
James Craig – Working With Graphic Designers
Phil Collins – Senior Designer & Production artist
Phil is a senior designer/production artist with over 30 years experience in the advertising/creative industry. He has spent his career working on big brands like the BBC, Heinz, Nestlé, Canon, Pepsi, British Telecom, UK Environment Agency and European Commission as well as smaller clients like Arc’teryx and BC Ferries and global charities UNICEF and SEVA.
Phil brings a high degree of skill to each project and works seamlessly with copy writers, photographers and print producers to bring his client’s vision to life; online and in print.
When you work with Phil, you get more than just a safe pair of hands, you get a highly knowledgeable designer who can start with your idea and stay with you through every technical stage of creative development, right through to final production.
core skills
• Creative design and production from concept to finish
• Master of Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• High level skills in image retouching and vector illustration
• Video editing skills – Final Cut Pro X
What People Are Saying
“We employed Phil a number of times at Arcteryx to create professional communications for a variety of uses. Phil was quick to get up to speed on our particular brand standards, and turned out excellent work – always on time. The best part about Phil is he is a nice guy, he is creative, his work is of exceptional quality, and he’s always great to work with! ”
Tom Duguid Former Creative Director, Arc'teryx, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
“Phil is a true professional in every way – his array of graphic design and production skills never cease to impress, regardless of project scope and timing. Phil also has an incredible ability to work under tight deadlines while seemingly always remaining calm under pressure. What’s more, Phil is incredibility refreshing to work with – his positive attitude is infectious and he always seems to have a clever solution to even the most difficult creative challenge. Perhaps his biggest strength is Phil’s ability to create a polished finished product with very little client direction – a skill that on numerous occasions has helped save us time and money. Simply put, more so than his namesake, Phil is a rock star - I look forward to many more years of working together.”
Jay Barré Former VP Marketing, Wesbild Holdings Ltd., Vancouver, BC, Canada
“Phil worked with me at Ideastream Design and was a valuable and well-liked designer and production artist in the team. His work is brilliant, compelling and fresh - I would recommend him to anyone seeking a self-motivated, creative designer to join their team on a short or long-term contract. Phil delivered for Ideastream”.
Catherine Williams Owner, Ideastream Design, Vancouver, BC, Canada
“I have employed Phil on many occasions over the years, during which time he has worked on a wide variety of design projects – many of a complex and highly technical nature. He is an extremely skilled professional who fits in easily with existing teams. He is also utterly reliable and resourceful under pressure and has never failed to meet a deadline regardless of the complexity of the project. I have no hesitation in recommending him for any design project that requires intelligence, meticulous attention to detail and reliability.”
David Seal Director, CX Consulting & Research, London, UK
“I had the pleasure of working with Phil at Karacters Design Group on quite a few packaging projects. He is one of the best production designers and retouching professionals I have worked with. He is very detailed-oriented, thorough and organized. Phil was an exceptional partner, on top of everything, meeting all the deadlines and making helpful suggestions. He is also a great person to work with - calm, kind, funny and flexible. I always looked forward to working with Phil, and hope to again in the future.”
Jennifer Pratt Designer, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
“SilverWood was fortunate to have Phil design and create book covers for a series of historical novels. He understood the brief, worked beautifully with colour and pattern, and presented attractive visuals which the author loved. Phil has great attention to detail, efficiently prepared the digital artwork ready for print on those projects, and is immensely personable and pleasant to work with – which is so important. I have no hesitation in recommending him and his work.”
Helen Hart Owner, Silverwood Books Ltd, Bristol, UK