CV — Rob Shuttz

I'm an artist and musician based in London. As a freelance designer I mainly produce artwork for musicians, focusing on the individual characteristics and stories of my collaborators. I explore a range of different mediums to create a sense of curiosity and craft. I also create logos and branding guidelines as well as static and animated promotional material for social media and print-ready files for vinyl, CDs, clothing and posters. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, and various hand craft techniques, especially drawing and print making.

My sound-based work is experimental. I perform regularly under the alias Haddow, a persona for the exploration of home-made instruments and found sounds. These activities have led to hosting my own workshops, teaching as a visiting lecturer at universities and co-hosting live music events. I’m experienced in a range of recording techniques, producing records and compositions for radio and have also learnt the fundamentals of working with wood and metal.

Communication and accessibility are important to me and whether through art, design, music or more directly with teaching, I am actively invested in local and worldwide creative activites and spaces.

Work
2016 - 2025: Freelance graphic designer focused on album art and release campaigns for clients including AWAL, Kobalt Music, Partisan Records, Chrysalis Records, Craft Recordings, Harbour Artists & Music and independents
2022 - 2025: Workshop leader and radio programming for arts organisation Fieldnotes
2022 - 2025: Self initiated listening, composing and instrument building workshops
2022 - 2025: Co-host for monthly experimental music and sound art event SAOM in South London
2014 - 2025: Live performance as Haddow and in bands at various venues across the UK and Europe
2021 - 2024: Visiting lecturer at Camberwell College of Arts, Goldsmiths and Arts University Bournemouth
2015 - 2024: Head artworker for screen print company 3rd Rail Clothing (remote)
2012 - 2016: Screen printer at 3rd Rail Clothing
2010 - 2012: Manager and promoter at student bar and events space The Wreck, Camberwell

Education
Art residencies at Can Serrat (Catalonia), Supernormal Festival (Oxfordshire) and STEIM (Amsterdam)
Sonology 1 Year Course in The Hague, Netherlands
BA Graphic & Media Design at LCC, University of the Arts London
Art & Design Foundation at Oxford Brookes
A Levels & GCSEs at Oakham School

Rob Shuttleworth