Adam Smith Email & Phone Number

Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTaking point on creative direction, across all design platforms, from brief until completion.This workflow includes:- Art Direction;- Conceptualisation;- Image placement; - Critique and review; - Sign offDESIGN MANAGEMENTThis workflow includes: - Sales circulars;- Point-of-sale;- UI design;- Print publications & marketing;- Brand strategy & design;- Quality supervision;- Project management strategyWEB PRODUCTIONFrom concept to completion, including: - Initial art direction; - Sitemap flow; - Design & development of style guide; - Page design including all elements- Prototype mocks; - Packaging of design assets;- Image Titling for standard SEO practice; - Resolve functional / visual discrepancies;- Manage workflow via internal comms- Application & management of site content;- Testing & analysis across screen sizesBRAND DESIGNCreation of collateral for client products or services, including:- Art Direction;- Design of brand logo & identity systems;- Brand strategy workshops;- Brand copywriting;- Mock-up design- Critique & review; - Design brand strategy presentation;- Brand guardian across digital & printMANAGEMENTThis includes:- Ensure all creative direction is carried- Ensure deadlines are met - Design & implement workflow strategy- Manage the development of design team- Carry out all annual Objective reviews- Provide one-to-one support

Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThis workflow includes:- Conceptualisation;- Image placement; - Critique and review; DESIGN MANAGEMENTThis workflow includes: - Sales circulars;- Point-of-sale;- UI design;- Print publications & marketing;- Brand strategy & design;- Quality supervision;- Project management strategyWEB PRODUCTIONFrom concept to completion, including: - Initial art direction; - Sitemap flow; - Design & development of style guide; - Page design including all elements- Prototype mocks; - Packaging of design assets;- Image Titling for standard SEO practice; - Resolve functional / visual discrepancies;- Manage workflow via internal comms- Application & management of site content;- Testing & analysis across screen sizesBRAND DESIGNCreation of collateral for client products or services, including:- Design of brand logo & identity systems;- Mock-up design- Critique & review; - Design brand strategy presentation;- Brand guardian across digital & printMANAGEMENTThis includes:- Ensure all creative direction is carried- Ensure deadlines are met - Provide one-to-one support

Bournnemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

Overseeing the day-to-day operations in the Graphics Department, including:- Developing all Design Briefs on a daily basis- Delegating & monitoring design tasks- Research, concept and delivery phases- Coordinate with other departments to ensure consistency across both print & web- Create & pitch design presentations- Conduct team training- Guiding & motivating the creative team - Ensuring design quality - Liaise with Executives / Clients to discuss their business goals & design requirements- Demonstrate strong communication skills- Providing accurate quotes- Maintaining deadlines

Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

Developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in researchDesigning, preparing and developing teaching materialsDelivering lectures, seminars and tutorialsSupporting students through a pastoral/advisory roleUndertaking personal research projects Undertaking administrative tasks related to the department, such as student admissions, induction programmes and involvement in committees and boardsEstablishing collaborative links outside the university with industrial, commercial and public organisations

Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

Producing detailed drawings to help people understand often complex scientific or technical information.All illustrations produced at a commercial standard in accordance with commission guidelines.All illustrations completed in accordance with scheduled deadlines.Illustration produced for 'How It Works magazine' and 'All About Space magazine'.

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly Photoshop, latest Adobe software and Adobe AppsProducing creative and technical tutorials - print and digitalOverseeing the layout, appearance and content of featured articles and cover imagesOverseeing artwork, design and photography for the features section of the magazineGenerating ideas for features with writing staff, as well as execute them myselfWrite interview, review and feature articles, related to the creative and digital industriesEdit and re-write articles, which may be rejected or returned to the writer for revisionPromoting the brand through maintained WordPress blogs; SEO trainedManaging Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest accounts for marketing purposesCommissioning articles from freelance and in-house writersManaging writing staff and freelance feature writers, organising and attending photo-shootsOrganise meetings with writers and artists to discuss ideas for artwork, layout and featuresNegotiating payments with freelance writersSending out briefs to writers which can include word count, deadline, fee and writing styleProofreading all pages before going to pressRaising the profile of the magazine, networking with industry contacts at industry eventsAssisting other staff to meet their deadlines

Bournemouth, England

Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly Photoshop, latest Adobe software and Adobe AppsLiaise with PR representatives to ensure the availability of latest industry products for reviewProducing creative and technical tutorials - print and digital Produce artwork for coverGenerating ideas for features with Features Editor, as well as execute them myselfWrite interview, review and feature articles, related to the creative and digital industriesRecord and edit podcasts for websiteRaising the profile of the magazine, networking with industry contacts at industry events

Southampton, United Kingdom

Colour correct, retouch and assemble image per correction sheetDevelop creativity by executing design conceptsInterprets colour direction independently by evaluating artwork and proofs Perform a variety of complex technical enhancements and conversions of digital filesExecute extensive colour correction, retouching and silhouetting revisions cited by manager and clientsProvide strategic consultationQuality control and review images for accuracy and completeness With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilitiesEfficiently check own work and the work of others, making sure results are of the highest quality Independently prioritise requests from multiple sources receives general instructions on new assignments Provides technical/process guidance to co-workers within own work group Use independent judgment to resolve problems and make semi-routine recommendationsWorking knowledge of RGB and CMYK colour prepress

Ferndown, England

Ba Honors, Illustration

National Diploma, Art & Design; Visual Communications