What did you study, and did you have a particular career in mind?
I studied graphic design, English and religious studies. After high school, because Covid was prevalent, I applied to do an administration and information HND online
How did you find your way into the industry?
I was working in a bakery and not enjoying it. I was applying for multiple jobs each day and finally got an interview at CX Services, which was the one I was aiming for
Did you know anything about print beforehand?
Very little in hindsight
What does your role entail?
I am responsible for sending files to print, printing, quality checks, guillotining, general warehouse duties and using the envelope inserter machine
What’s the most enjoyable or interesting thing about it?
I feel very supported and have an awesome team. I love learning more about even the smallest details of printing
What would be your dream job (print related)?
Digital print technician
What would be your dream job (not print related)?
Working for Fortiche – the French studio who made the show Arcane
Who do you view as an inspiring person?
Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Henry Cavill. I’ve listened to their audiobiographies. I found it all terribly fascinating
Do you have a ‘side hustle’?
I massively enjoy 3D printing and 3D model making
What’s top of your playlist at the moment?
Galactikraken
Which box set would you recommend?
Arcane – it’s visually spectacular and the story is amazing
What’s your most-used app?
Discord, I use it to keep in touch with friends
What has surprised you most about working in print?
I was surprised by how much goes into it
What could the printing industry be doing more of to entice young people into print?
Tell people what they can learn in the print industry and what skills they can develop, and offer career progression, additional training, and new learning opportunities
If you ruled the world...?
I would try to make the world a better place by working together with others, there wouldn’t be a problem we couldn’t solve
