Chris Charlton's Unconventional Path as an In-House Illustrator at OurCreative
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Abbey Bamford
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Summary
Chris Charlton's unconventional journey as an in-house illustrator at OurCreative, showcasing adaptability, technical skill, and creativity amidst challenges.
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Today, Chris is the in-house illustrator at OurCreative, where he's been for the last 20 years.
Chris Charlton's story isn't the kind you'd see on a neat careers diagram at a design school open day. In fact, it's anything but.
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