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Sharnbrook

Creating brands, websites, and all things design for small to medium businesses, while delivering top-notch freelance services to agencies, corporations, and charities. Trusted for my design skills, dedication, and experience, I’ve built strong relationships with many businesses.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS+ Gaining a retainer with TUI to design collateral and advertising for both online and print in their retail sector.+ Creative artworking for the entire production of the LIDL ice rink at… Show more Creating brands, websites, and all things design for small to medium businesses, while delivering top-notch freelance services to agencies, corporations, and charities. Trusted for my design skills, dedication, and experience, I’ve built strong relationships with many businesses.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS+ Gaining a retainer with TUI to design collateral and advertising for both online and print in their retail sector.+ Creative artworking for the entire production of the LIDL ice rink at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, and marquees and assets for the Royal Highland Show in Scotland.+ Winning a proposal to name and brand ‘The Pesticide Collaboration,’ which unites organisations and academics to urgently reduce pesticide use.+ Producing and developing print and online resources for the RSPB.+ Creating brands for various start-ups and rebranding for established businesses, including architects, planners, building suppliers, theatre groups, solicitors, photographers, visa and customs services, and more. Show less

Sandy Uk

After returning to the UK from Australia I joined the RSPB and was asked to help with rebranding the family sector brand and support with other design projects - print and online.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS+ Part of a team that revitalized a rigid family brand, injecting new life into it.+ Given full control over the ‘family pack’ design, receiving ongoing positive feedback from members.

Adelaide/Sydney

I started my design company after moving from London to Adelaide and quickly built a strong client base, working with councils, associations, charities, and startups. After relocating to Sydney, I continued expanding my business.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS+ Developed and launched a new brand for Orion, a luxury cruise ship focused on environmental travel.+ Led the rollout of Orion’s annual luxury brochure, from concept to print sourcing.+ Created a new brand for Semaphore, South… Show more I started my design company after moving from London to Adelaide and quickly built a strong client base, working with councils, associations, charities, and startups. After relocating to Sydney, I continued expanding my business.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS+ Developed and launched a new brand for Orion, a luxury cruise ship focused on environmental travel.+ Led the rollout of Orion’s annual luxury brochure, from concept to print sourcing.+ Created a new brand for Semaphore, South Australia, to attract visitors.+ Secured clients such as Cancer Care Centre, Suzuki Music SA, and Port Adelaide Council.+ Invited by the Mayor of Port Adelaide for the Australian Navy artwork unveiling.+ Expanded design skills in promotional design at Apollo, working with blue-chip food and drink clients. Show less

London

Based in London supplying freelance concepts, creative design and artworking services to design agencies and businesses including Thomson Travel and RSPB.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:+ Designed ‘Fly’ in-flight magazine for Thomson Travel.+ Created a ‘Do it all on a cruise’ campaign, including newspaper ads, brochures, in-store promos, direct mail, and email campaigns.+ Designed logos and marketing materials for two new Thomson Cruise ships.+ Developed artwork for a Thomson port… Show more Based in London supplying freelance concepts, creative design and artworking services to design agencies and businesses including Thomson Travel and RSPB.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:+ Designed ‘Fly’ in-flight magazine for Thomson Travel.+ Created a ‘Do it all on a cruise’ campaign, including newspaper ads, brochures, in-store promos, direct mail, and email campaigns.+ Designed logos and marketing materials for two new Thomson Cruise ships.+ Developed artwork for a Thomson port, including wall panels, desks, and banners.+ Designed a collaborative brochure for a Sainsbury’s and Thomson Travel promotion.+ Conceptualized and designed the 2005 RSPB annual report.+ Designed and created marketing materials for RSPB’s major events: ‘Chelsea Flower Show’ and ‘National Feed the Birds Day’. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

During a year in Sydney on a working holiday and after returning to the UK, I worked as a freelance designer on various placements, both through recruitment agencies and for my own clients.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS+ Developed a full brand for a luxury resort in Mission Beach, including all marketing materials, website, and onsite photoshoot.+ Became a preferred contractor for a recruitment agency.+ Designed for OzAd, an established agency with clients like Sydney Transport and Pirelli.

London, United Kingdom

Managed a team of designers to produce promotional material, catalogues, advertising and surface packaging for the toy and hobby market.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS+ Managed a yearly 400-page catalogue and 40-page quarterly brochure from concept to print, including design, photography, and artworking. Coordinated translations in German and French.+ Implemented a job tracking, briefing, and allocation system.+ Created a new department structure.

London, United Kingdom

Managed the in-house design team in this mobile solutions company. Work included advertising, design for marketing material and exhibition stands.

London, United Kingdom

Providing creative solutions for this high end London based creative agency with clients including, Ericsson, Disney, and Film Education.

London, United Kingdom

Starting in a junior position in this large travel specialist design advertising agency I quickly worked my way up to the position of creative team leader, producing new concepts and ‘pitch winning’ artwork to generate new business.

Ba(Hons), Design, 2:1

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