Ian Gifford Email & Phone Number

Durham, United Kingdom

Milburn House, Dean Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Ne1 1Le

As Design Director, I oversee the visual and creative output for the agency across a number of key accounts.Key to my role is the strategic implementation of creative brand campaigns and product launches. I co-ordinate and execute multi-discipline campaigns across a wide mix of media and online applications.

As Newmedia Director, I worked closely with the Managing Director to build a team of designers and developers to deliver the highest standard of work to a diverse selection of clients including; Gentoo, Woodland Group, Electrical Waste Recycling Group and County Durham Tourism Partnership.Firmly integrated within the core of the agency, I formed a pivotal role in projects from conception through to development and completion, which left me with a wide array of practical and project… Show more As Newmedia Director, I worked closely with the Managing Director to build a team of designers and developers to deliver the highest standard of work to a diverse selection of clients including; Gentoo, Woodland Group, Electrical Waste Recycling Group and County Durham Tourism Partnership.Firmly integrated within the core of the agency, I formed a pivotal role in projects from conception through to development and completion, which left me with a wide array of practical and project management skills.Pitching for new business and face to face meetings with clients formed an important part of my position, liaising with the design team and developers to facilitate a smooth transition of work through the agency. Show less

Working closely with print design and sales & marketing teams to develop cohesive design solutions for a roster of clients. Development of Armadillo’s newmedia offering, from the design and build of static HTML and Flash websites, to design and specification of fully content managed web applications, and Search Engine Optimisation Platforms.Key role in winning and servicing a number of key accounts including ScS Sofas, WardHadaway Law Firm and Tyne and Wear Museums.

Felling, Gateshead

Working closely with the head of design to design and develop interactive multilingual training materials for use in the UK and China.Interface design and Flash development of video rich multimedia application, produced in both English and Mandarin Chinese to be delivered via CD-ROM.

Ba (Hons) Multimedia Design, Multimedia Design

Higher National Diploma, Multimedia Design

National Diploma, Graphics Design

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