Martin Barrett

Experience

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  Authorised Ltd

  Jan 1989 - Dec 1991

  Technical Illustrator

  Three-year Technical Illustrator apprenticeship, working on BAe 146, BAe Hawk 51 and Fokker 50 & 100 Aircraft. Producing Illustrations for Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Structural Repair Manuals, Service Bulletins and Illustrated Parts Catalogues to ATA100 standards.

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  Intereurope

  Jan 1992 - Apr 1992

  Technical Illustrator

  Producing illustrations for Aircraft Mechanical and Electrical Service Bulletins to ATA100 specifications and Illustrated Parts Catalogues for the British Aerospace 146 and ATP aircraft.

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  Howards

  May 1992 - Aug 1994

  Graphic Designer

  Worked within a team producing graphics and illustrations for a three year Ministry of Defence contract. The contract required the production of overhead projection slides, 35mm slides, display panels, full colour visuals, manual covers and cartoon work. Short-notice deadlines meant overtime was a frequent necessity.

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  Sonovision UK Limited

  Aug 1994 - Apr 2022

  Sonovision UK is a national centre of excellence and leading member of Sonovision Group, a global leader in the provision of Technical Documentation Engineering operating from 35 locations around the world spread across eight countries.For over 30 years, Sonovision UK has provided clients in a diverse range of sectors including Aerospace, Defence (Land, Sea and Air), Naval, Energy (Nuclear, Oil and Gas) and Commercial Engineering with solutions tailored in Technical Publications, Technical Translation, Training, Integrated Logistics Support, Obsolescence Management and Ground Support Equipment.Our formidable global resources complement our award-winning in-house expertise, with teams including Project Managers, Design Engineers, Technical Authors, Technical Editors, Technical Illustrators, Technical Translators, Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) Engineers, Instructional Designers, Graphic Designers, 2D & 3D Animators, Desktop Publishers and Quality Assurance (QA) personnel.Sonovision UK continues to evolve and enhance its capabilities and service offering within the group to respond and adapt to growing global requirements. Operating from our offices in Letchworth and Bristol, we work with Sonovision Group to provide a first-class service serving major clients including Airbus, Bombardier, Dassault, Honeywell Aerospace, MBDA, Pilatus Aircraft and Thales Show less Take briefs from clients/project managers and interpret their vision. Identify the design requirements and allocate the best suited resource from the design team. Line manage and motivate the design team. Ensure projects are completed and delivered to agreed timescales, within budget and to the highest standards. Undertake graphic design projects ranging from; concept design, product brochures, catalogues, technical manuals, user guides, template creation, full colour visuals, exhibition displays, point of sale material, multimedia presentations, 3D animations and voiceover, interactive CDs, business plans, tender documents, bid graphics, logos and corporate branding, website design, illustrations and cartoons.Mentor team members to help them to deliver on objectives. Show less Take briefs from clients/project managers and interpret their vision. Identify the design requirements and allocate the best suited resource from the design team. Line manage and motivate the design team. Ensure projects are completed and delivered to agreed timescales, within budget and to the highest standards. Undertake graphic design projects ranging from; concept design, product brochures, catalogues, technical manuals, user guides, template creation, full colour visuals, exhibition displays, point of sale material, multimedia presentations, 3D animations and voiceover, interactive CDs, business plans, tender documents, bid graphics, logos and corporate branding, website design, illustrations and cartoons. Show less Take briefs from clients/project managers and interpret their vision. Identify the design requirements and allocate the best suited resource from the design team. Line manage and motivate the design team. Ensure projects are completed and delivered to agreed timescales, within budget and to the highest standards. Undertake graphic design projects ranging from; concept design, product brochures, catalogues, technical manuals, user guides, template creation, full colour visuals, exhibition displays, point of sale material, multimedia presentations, 3D animations and voiceover, interactive CDs, business plans, tender documents, bid graphics, logos and corporate branding, website design, illustrations and cartoons. Show less

  • Managing Director

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2022

  • Creative Director/Studio Manager

    Aug 2008 - Jan 2016

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    Aug 2003 - Aug 2008

  • Graphic Designer

    Aug 1994 - Aug 2003
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  Herts Design and Creative Services

  Jun 2022 - now

  • Director

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Director

    Jun 2022 - now
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  Allan Webb Ltd

  Nov 2022 - Feb 2025

  Supporting Allan Webb as Operation and Business Development Manager spearheading growth in the Commercial sector within a collaborative team setting. Specialising in Aerospace, Defence, and Commercial Engineering, with a distinct focus on the Aurora Engineering Delivery Partner contract for Allan Webb Ltd. Dedicated to cultivating robust client relationships and leveraging strategic BD sales to propel mutual success.

  • Business Development Manager

    Nov 2022 - Feb 2025

  • Operations Programme Manager

    Nov 2022 - Mar 2023