James Pryor
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James Pryor

Art DirectorLondon, United Kingdom
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James Pryor

Art DirectorLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Having worked in print and publishing for almost 10 years, I have had the opportunity to work for an array of established and prestigous titles such as British GQ, Esquire, Elle, The Irish Independent and across the entire Telegraph portfolio. I have carried out roles including art direction, editorial re-design, commissioned iconography and publication branding and have been delighted to win numerous awards during this time. Currently I am the Art Director of Features for The Daily & Sunday Telegraph newspaper.
Projects
  • Muhammad Ali Obituary
    Muhammad Ali ObituaryPages from the obituary supplement that I designed for the Daily Telegraph newspaper on the death of Muhammad Ali in 2016. It was the first obituary to go to press, being designed & printed on the day of his death and being available for purchase the following morning. The supplement won an award at the European News Design Awards for best supplement in 2016.
  • Euro 2016
    Euro 2016Leading up to the Euro 2016 I was part of the design team at The Daily Telegraph where I was responsible for designing the pre tournament supplement. The supplement including my own bespoke iconographic branding that went on to feature across London advertising. The paper itself went on to win an award at the European News Awards for best supplement cover 2016
  • Samotor Magazine Redesign
    Samotor Magazine RedesignIn 2017 I took on the role of re-branding and re-designing a consumer trade magazine for the RAA in South Australia. The publication has a subscription of over half a million and was met with great response. Since its launch, it has been shortlisted for redesign of the year at the Mumbrella Media Awards 2018 in Sydney, Australia.
  • GQStyle A/W 2018
    GQStyle A/W 2018In 2018, I had the opportunity to design the Autumn/Winter edition of British GQStyle. Alongside their fantastic fashion team, I had the role of designing the book from front to back incorporating the editions theme of ‘British & Proud’. It was great to be a part of, collaborating with such great stylists, fashion designers and writers.
  • Irish Independent Redesign
    Irish Independent RedesignDuring the summer of 2018, I was asked to come on board a re-design for Irelands biggest newspaper. Alongside a London-based creative director, I was given the task of redesigning the feature section of the daily paper, alongside the weekly Review supplement. Including bespoke typography and an array of new furniture, the newspaper launched in August.
  • Nottingham Trent University
    Nottingham Trent UniversityIn 2012/13 I was asked to conceptualise, brand and design all collateral for the Masters Art & Design exhibition for Nottingham Trent University. I took on the project solely, taking it from brief through to print delivery. The event was for international students allowing the final designs to be shipped internationally to all contacts of the university.
Work history
    The Telegraph logo
    The Telegraph logo
    Art DirectorThe Telegraph
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    The Telegraph logo
    The Telegraph logo
    Senior DesignerThe Telegraph
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
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Skills
  • Indesign
  • Art Diection
  • Layout Design
  • Commissioning
  • Creative Typography
  • Iconography
  • Photoshop
  • Branding
  • Editorial Design
  • Print
Education
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    BA (Hons) Graphic Design - First ClassNottingham Trent University
     - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Awards
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    MeritEuropean Newspaper Awards