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Ivybridge, Devon

Clients have ranged from small businesses, design/marketing agencies to a publishing company with high profile sports teams. Design projects range across branding, print and web. I have achieved awards for match day magazine designs over the previous 3 football and rugby seasons.

Exeter, England, United Kingdom

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Exeter, United Kingdom

Working for a busy design studio, I was responsible for creating and developing designs for print and web. I prepared files for lithographic and digital printing using imposition software. This post advanced my understanding of print techniques and production. Key Responsibilities• Creative designs for branding and marketing material• Artworking, sourcing photographs/graphics and preparing files for on and offline publication• Setting up production files and colour… Show more Working for a busy design studio, I was responsible for creating and developing designs for print and web. I prepared files for lithographic and digital printing using imposition software. This post advanced my understanding of print techniques and production. Key Responsibilities• Creative designs for branding and marketing material• Artworking, sourcing photographs/graphics and preparing files for on and offline publication• Setting up production files and colour management • Attending meetings/briefings with clients and colleagues• Managing workload with multiple tasks, making independent decisions in a fast-paced environment Show less

Plymouth, United Kingdom

As an in-house designer for an international company, I created and managed a variety of web and design projects. I was responsible for the development of the design from initial concept to final production, as well as executing amendments to existing projects.Key Responsibilities• Working on a variety of design projects including websites, web apps, printed literature and marketing materials• Developing and communicating a range of creative ideas and concepts from initial… Show more As an in-house designer for an international company, I created and managed a variety of web and design projects. I was responsible for the development of the design from initial concept to final production, as well as executing amendments to existing projects.Key Responsibilities• Working on a variety of design projects including websites, web apps, printed literature and marketing materials• Developing and communicating a range of creative ideas and concepts from initial client brief • Leading projects from initial conception through to final artwork for printers and web ready slices for development• Working alongside colleagues to ensure branding and consistency within products• Organising annual exhibitions – production of stand designs/marketing materials, liaising with external exhibition teams and contractors• Managing timescales and deadlines • Liaising with external suppliers, printers, design agencies and clients• Working closely with the UK Development Manager to design and develop InfoMentor’s cloud-based user interface. This was for curriculum planning and assessments. Show less

Newton Abbot

Working for an in-house design agency at the world’s largest online sports retailer, I worked closely with leading brands such as Adidas, Nike and Puma. I was responsible for overseeing the production of design projects from concept to completion, working as part of a team in a busy design studio.Key Responsibilities• Graphics and artwork of print and web-based work• Assisting with project management and the creation/implementation of briefs• Liaising with clients/brand… Show more Working for an in-house design agency at the world’s largest online sports retailer, I worked closely with leading brands such as Adidas, Nike and Puma. I was responsible for overseeing the production of design projects from concept to completion, working as part of a team in a busy design studio.Key Responsibilities• Graphics and artwork of print and web-based work• Assisting with project management and the creation/implementation of briefs• Liaising with clients/brand representatives• Supervising the work of junior designers in line with brand guidelines. Show less

Plymouth, United Kingdom

I lead the design of projects across a wide variety of media including brand, print and web. Whilst overseeing all stages of the design process, I worked to tight deadlines and managed multiple projects.Key Responsibilities• Print-based designs, front-end web designs, project and budget management, commissioning printers, photographers and translators• Managing (with the team’s input) the external creative reputation of the company• Working with Directors to establish… Show more I lead the design of projects across a wide variety of media including brand, print and web. Whilst overseeing all stages of the design process, I worked to tight deadlines and managed multiple projects.Key Responsibilities• Print-based designs, front-end web designs, project and budget management, commissioning printers, photographers and translators• Managing (with the team’s input) the external creative reputation of the company• Working with Directors to establish and achieve strategic goals• Managing the work flow of freelancers• Providing a public face for the company; attending meetings, giving presentations• Working with the Account Manager to manage an effective workflow in the team• Appropriate administration, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, communication and liaison Show less

Working for a publishing company, I was involved in a range of print and some web-based design. I designed two premiership football match-day programmes simultaneously throughout the season and achieved awards for both programmes: ‘Best Designed Programme’ and ‘Most Improved Programme’ (Programme Monthly, March 2007). I was responsible for the design concept through to completion, and demonstrated efficiency and commitment to deadlines. Whilst maintaining high standards of my own work, I… Show more Working for a publishing company, I was involved in a range of print and some web-based design. I designed two premiership football match-day programmes simultaneously throughout the season and achieved awards for both programmes: ‘Best Designed Programme’ and ‘Most Improved Programme’ (Programme Monthly, March 2007). I was responsible for the design concept through to completion, and demonstrated efficiency and commitment to deadlines. Whilst maintaining high standards of my own work, I utilised previous experience to advise and supervise junior staff. Key Responsibilities• 84-page magazine designs with 3 day turn-arounds• Web-based media such as advertising banners, splash pages and updating existing web pages • Accurate artwork • Overseeing junior members of staff Show less

Australia

During a year of worldwide travel, I gained creative inspiration from a wide range of cultural resources. I worked as a freelance designer in Melbourne, Australia, and benefited from the experience of marketing and managing my own business.

Swindon, United Kingdom

Responsible for a wide variety of designs for high-profile companies within the education and charity sectors, throughout their creative lifespan. This included print-based designs such as corporate branding, exhibition stand designs, advertising, and promotional tools. I produced front-end web designs whilst working jointly with programmers. The position required strong design and typography skills, plus a good eye for detail. I provided original solutions to meet design briefs. Whilst… Show more Responsible for a wide variety of designs for high-profile companies within the education and charity sectors, throughout their creative lifespan. This included print-based designs such as corporate branding, exhibition stand designs, advertising, and promotional tools. I produced front-end web designs whilst working jointly with programmers. The position required strong design and typography skills, plus a good eye for detail. I provided original solutions to meet design briefs. Whilst liaising with clients and external printers, I demonstrated effective project management skills, maintained daily job progress reports for the team, handled accounts, and calculated estimates for clients. Training courses enhanced my customer care skills and my ability to work effectively within budget and to tight deadlines.Key Responsibilities• Print-based designs• Front-end web designs• Project and budget management• Commissioning printers, photographers and translators• Fresh, creative ideas for business pitches• Discussing design concepts directly with clients Show less

Dunwoody Sports Marketing, The Litten, New Town Rd, Newbury.

Here I was responsible for designing various sports-related literature, whilst liaising closely with clients and editors. My main responsibility was to design 64-page match day football magazines from conception to print. I worked to tight deadlines, usually with a three-day turnaround.Key Responsibilities• Literature design including football and rugby programmes, product labels, leaflets and flyers• Creative plate-ready artwork

Ba (Hons), Graphic Design

Btec (National Diploma), Graphic Design