Meet the team

Adam Carwardine

Managing Director, joined 1999

Adam bought Colour Studios in 1999

Coming from a corporate commercial background specialising in sales and marketing Adam provides Colour Studios with the strategic vision and operational expertise needed to run a business in the current climate.

Adam is dedicated to providing a comprehensive response to client’s needs and ensuring they receive a high quality service from our team.

Vanessa Carwardine

Director, joined 1999

Vanessa is responsible for finance, HR and administration and has a bit of a reputation for watching those pennies!!

Vanessa also works alongside Robin and Debbie in a sales capacity and is responsible for key account management

Claire Butler

Finance and Office Services Supervisor, joined 2014

Claire is an integral part of our finance and administration function and with her calm and professional manner keeps us all in order with our paperwork and processes

Claire is your first port of call for any accounting, administration or office services enquiries.

Oliver Harrington

Sales Administrator, joined 2019

Oli has recently joined our busy sales team and is already making his mark ensuring there is a smooth and efficient administrative system throughout the sales office

Oli has a calm and friendly telephone manner and is your first point of contact for any sales enquiries

Robin Cray

Account Manager, joined 2013

Robin is well versed with our complete product range and is happy to discuss your display requirements in any shape or form

Robin enjoys delivering a good joke and is also a force to be contended with at our bi annual skittle events!

Matt Jones

Studio and Finishing Assistant and Delivery Driver, joined 2017

Matt joined us Autumn 2017 from a print finishing background but with a passion and natural flair for studio work.  Matt is happiest at his Mac learning the ropes from our expert studio team but is also becoming a dab hand in the finishing department, assisting on installations and delivering consignments to our lovely customers.

Jason Chivers

Graphics & Exhibitions Installations Team Leader, joined 1999

As the longest serving member of the team Jason can usually find a solution to most client conundrums whether it’s an obscure installation or helping to decide the best way to produce a display….Jason is always happy to advise….wearing his very smart new spectacles!

John Blackwell

Main Operator Graphics Finishing, joined 2004

John is our main operator in the production department and strives to finish every job to the highest standard.

John is chief minder of our Jetrix flatbed printer and loves it almost as much as his cat!.

Scott Yates

Studio Manager, joined 2016

Scott our Studio Manager has a wealth of studio skills under his belt.  Scott brings a calm air of technical expertise to the team, has an keen eye for detail and a natural flair for 3D cardboard engineering.

Jenny Slocombe

Senior Creative Artworker and Production Mentor, joined 2016

With a degree in graphic design from Bath Spa University Jenny brings a creative flair for design to our studio and has an infectious enthusiasm for getting the job in hand done to the very best of her ability.  Jenny is mentor and trainer to our Production Assistants

Kaya - office security

Office Dog, joined 2012

Always happy to meet and greet visitors with a wag of the tail.

Kaya has a reputation for puppy dog eyes in the kitchen waiting hopefully for a treat or two!