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Develop packaging, leaflets and promotional material for multiple toys and games.Oversee and coach design employees on implementation of projects.Build and maintain files for all creative assets and resources, including art materials, software, and specific fonts, required for book-keeping and referencing.Attained high productivity and allocations by monitoring and reviewing production resources.Aided in building/initiating the brand, marketing strategies, and ideas regarding designs.Developed innovative / unique designs from ground-up in line with brand image, demands, and specifications.Ascertained completion of tasks / projects within scheduled deadlines and delivery of exceptional job quality.Optimised creativity and excellence in performance and delivery through collaboration with other members of graphic design team.Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.Created corporate brand imaging by designing cohesive and engaging logos, letterheads and business cards.Designed printed brochures, banners and signs, aligning visual collateral with brand mission and values.Worked with clients to define marketing and design vision for various graphic design projects.Utilised extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create high-quality images.Provided day-to-day artwork, receiving design briefs and fulfilling design requests across print and digital.Contributed to development of brand visual identity, keeping consistent application of brand style guide.

Liaised in close collaboration with team of art workers for smooth execution of daily operations.Aided in designing multiple cover layouts and illustrations for different university book publications.Provided one-on-one coaching to improve productivity and skills of employees.Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of employees.Prioritised large-volume workloads according to set deadlines and work timescales.Transferred digital text and graphical content to different devices or machines for printing.Worked within parameters of brand guidelines to achieve desired style.Provided additional information to support production of designs.Consulted with clients to understand project limitations and constraints.

Established and attained project briefs by coordinating with the clients.Created corporate brand imaging by designing cohesive and engaging logos, letterheads and business cards.Created innovative design packages as part of on-brand marketing materials.Designed printed brochures, banners and signs, aligning visual collateral with brand mission and values.Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.Utilised extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create high-quality images.

Expanded knowledge about magazine layout and design for a variety of monthly publications along with working at Music Maker Publications.Developed dexterity in using/running camera operations as well as retouching and reproducing photos manually.Worked within parameters of brand guidelines to achieve desired style.Managed deadlines to deliver finalised functional and aesthetic materials on time.Prepared and shared design drafts, sketches and layouts to communicate initial progress.

Acquired understanding of essentials of trade, encompassing formulation/creation of artwork from initial briefs to local publicationsMaintained expert understanding of new reprographics and printing techniques and technologies, enhancing department capabilities.Performed artwork alterations and corrections to meet print conformance standards for faultless results.Carefully proofed client artwork, ensuring files met all required production specifications.Aligned and formatted text and graphics into formats suitable for various printing processes.Applied scanning, masking and other creative design processes in transferring copy to film.