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The Coronavirus pandemic is set to profoundly change the way we live our lives. It's a distressing time with a huge amount of apprehension and, while the primary concern is health, there is no doubt that our financial welfare is a pressing concern for virtually all of us.   To help, Union Jackson have come up with 5 different areas of focus to s...

The Coronavirus pandemic is set to profoundly change the way we live our lives. It's a distressing time with a huge amount of apprehension and, while the primary concern is health, there is no doubt that our financial welfare is a pressing concern for virtually all of us.   To help, Union Jackson have come up with 5 different areas of focus to s...

So, 2019 marked our 10 year Anniversary!! Something we are very proud of. We thought we’d share with you some of the company stats... June 2009 – company was set up in the depths of the recession, Julia Jackson working all hours from her dining room with only a laptop and Blackberry phone. August 2009 – already 20 happy freelancers out working v...

It’s that time again to wrap up the year, do some reflecting, and get ready for 2020... When you really think about it, every new year tends to start more or less the same way: Fresh starts. While that’s true, 2019 was something special for us for a few reasons. The most notable event of our year has to be moving into our gorgeous new offices. I...

It’s that time again to wrap up the year, do some reflecting, and get ready for 2020... When you really think about it, every new year tends to start more or less the same way: Fresh starts. While that’s true, 2019 was something special for us for a few reasons. The most notable event of our year has to be moving into our gorgeous new offices. I...

We look at CVs all day, every day. We know how you can write a SH*T HOT CV to bag your dream job! Allow us to help you :-)  When a potential employer asks to see your CV they’re really looking for ONE thing - proof you are the ideal candidate to invest time and money in! Your CV should be pinpointing your unique selling points (USPs), whether yo...

We look at CVs all day, every day. We know how you can write a SH*T HOT CV to bag your dream job! Allow us to help you :-)  When a potential employer asks to see your CV they’re really looking for ONE thing - proof you are the ideal candidate to invest time and money in! Your CV should be pinpointing your unique selling points (USPs), whether yo...

  Top 15 Trends In Graphic Design That Will Make A Splash Change is the only constant and this is entirely true when it comes to trends in graphic design. Retro designs concepts are on comeback mode, adding to the emerging trends. Here is an interesting pick of the top fifteen design trends for 2018:-  Variety is the spice of color – multiple co...

It happens to the best of us, the dreaded mind block. At some point in a graphic designer’s career, the flow of ideas can become repetitive or stale. Freelance or permanent, it’s worth remembering these 7 tips to keep your creative juices in sync… CAPTURE IT Whether it’s outside, inside, on the roof, in the sky, on the wall. If it inspires you, ...

THE EXPERTS ADVICE!  HOW TO MAKE YOUR PORTFOLIO STAND OUT Before you go off for job interviews, you want to make sure your portfolio is looking it's best, so it's really worth spending time on. So, we thought we’d help with some important pointers for presenting your graphic design portfolio to make sure you are creating the right impression. On...