Kazembe Hamadi Email & Phone Number

Slough, England, United Kingdom

Freelance Artist for Resource Productions film projects and local creative events:• I was asked by production company Resource Productions to create a poster design for their new feature film Little English. The film had a short nationwide cinema release in 2023.• Graphic Designer for Flyer Films production Us & In Between, a BFI x Network funded short film, in association with Resource Productions and directed by Katia Shannon. Us & In Between recently had its World Premiere at… Show more Freelance Artist for Resource Productions film projects and local creative events:• I was asked by production company Resource Productions to create a poster design for their new feature film Little English. The film had a short nationwide cinema release in 2023.• Graphic Designer for Flyer Films production Us & In Between, a BFI x Network funded short film, in association with Resource Productions and directed by Katia Shannon. Us & In Between recently had its World Premiere at the HollyShorts Film Festival 2023. I created the film Title Treatment design with feedback from Katia Shannon and additional graphics by Motion Designer Steve Hill. I also created a fully credited one-sheet Poster Design asset for online and print campaign promotional use. Resource Productions is a community interest company that works with local talent and helps to provide individuals with creative development programs and freelance opportunities within the film industry.Skills: Advance Image Editing · Digital Painting · Print Design · Illustration · Graphic Design · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Fresco · Adobe Lightroom · Corel Painter Show less

Uxbridge, London.

Screens co-ordinator 2008 - 2010 & IMAX host/announcer 2010 – 2016.• Ushering guests over 9 screens in very busy periods.• Excellent guest service and film knowledge.• Maintaining screens and organizing team member’s working day.• Dealing with guest concerns.• Working around performance times and special events/screenings.• Working flexible hours including midnight late shows. • First hand IMAX theatre training and knowledge base.• Maintaining and organizing… Show more Screens co-ordinator 2008 - 2010 & IMAX host/announcer 2010 – 2016.• Ushering guests over 9 screens in very busy periods.• Excellent guest service and film knowledge.• Maintaining screens and organizing team member’s working day.• Dealing with guest concerns.• Working around performance times and special events/screenings.• Working flexible hours including midnight late shows. • First hand IMAX theatre training and knowledge base.• Maintaining and organizing IMAX 3D glasses with the glasses washer.• Ushering up to 270 guests into the auditorium.• Making announcements as part of the IMAX experience.• Hosting private shows and special screenings. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

A Remote Work Experience Role with Odeon Cinemas Marketing Department:• I created a mock-up design to celebrate ODEON Cinemas' release of The Batman. With guidance from the marketing team, alterations to my mock-up were rolled out to promote the campaign online across Odeon’s CRM newsletters, social media channels, and digital screens.• I created a print design for a local magazine to support Odeon Dudley. The marketing team used the asset to highlight new film releases for the… Show more A Remote Work Experience Role with Odeon Cinemas Marketing Department:• I created a mock-up design to celebrate ODEON Cinemas' release of The Batman. With guidance from the marketing team, alterations to my mock-up were rolled out to promote the campaign online across Odeon’s CRM newsletters, social media channels, and digital screens.• I created a print design for a local magazine to support Odeon Dudley. The marketing team used the asset to highlight new film releases for the Odeon Cinemas Spring Campaign. The design was featured in the March issue of Village Voice Community Magazines.• I edited and rolled out food and beverage photographic image assets for the Odeon Deliveroo app UI UX design launch.• I edited menu design copy changes by adding calorie information to the Food & Beverage menus and the Oscars Bar Menu, found in Luxe Cinemas around the country including London's Odeon Leicester Square.Skills: Image Editing · Menu Development · Adobe InDesign · UI UX · Customer Relationship Management (CRM) · Print Design · Digital Illustration · Graphic Design · Adobe Photoshop Show less

Slough, England, United Kingdom

I was one of the artists selected for The Slough Hub Lamp Post Artscape Project. We were assigned a lamp post on Slough High Street to design and create a public painting. A graphic design was used to show an in situ mock-up and submitted for judging. French curves were used to create abstract ocean waves and island forms in sandy beach tones. Discover more about me and other artists on the Slough Hub… Show more I was one of the artists selected for The Slough Hub Lamp Post Artscape Project. We were assigned a lamp post on Slough High Street to design and create a public painting. A graphic design was used to show an in situ mock-up and submitted for judging. French curves were used to create abstract ocean waves and island forms in sandy beach tones. Discover more about me and other artists on the Slough Hub website:https://thesloughhub.org/lampposts-artists/kazembe-hamadi/#ARTSCAPE is an ambitious initiative to transform Slough through art, beautification, and environmental consciousness. It seeks to make Slough a beautiful, vibrant town that becomes a talking point for its unique attractions. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Took part in the market research community project for Formula E. The tasks were completed over a 3-day online diary taking place over a race weekend, with a focus on my use of the Formula E app and official website. The research was split into two parts. Part one was registering on the online research platform Qualzy completing screen recordings, video, and text-based exercises on the forum. The second part of the market research involved a 60-minute Zoom interview with an MTM moderator… Show more Took part in the market research community project for Formula E. The tasks were completed over a 3-day online diary taking place over a race weekend, with a focus on my use of the Formula E app and official website. The research was split into two parts. Part one was registering on the online research platform Qualzy completing screen recordings, video, and text-based exercises on the forum. The second part of the market research involved a 60-minute Zoom interview with an MTM moderator. The research was conducted by MTM London Ltd. An independent market research agency, in accordance with The Market Research Society (MRS) Code of Conduct. Show less

West London

• Digitally painted from hand using Adobe Design Suite alongside a photographic reference.• Working with clients' requirements and meeting deadlines.• Creating commissions for personal projects, wedding gifts, anniversaries, and matrimonials.• Each design is a unique and one-of-a-kind original.• Utilizing traditional and modern illustration and drawing techniques.• Gaining clients' trust on a one-to-one basis through networking and meetings.

London, United Kingdom

After winning the State of the Art Cinema ‘design a poster’ competition in 2013, I was given the opportunity by Metrodome Distribution to design a fully credited film poster for upcoming indie musical God Help the Girl.• Combining disciplines such as illustration, colour theory, font type and composition across Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator CS3.• Creating a workflow and pipeline suitable for large scale print production.• Working to standard UK cinema poster sizes.•… Show more After winning the State of the Art Cinema ‘design a poster’ competition in 2013, I was given the opportunity by Metrodome Distribution to design a fully credited film poster for upcoming indie musical God Help the Girl.• Combining disciplines such as illustration, colour theory, font type and composition across Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator CS3.• Creating a workflow and pipeline suitable for large scale print production.• Working to standard UK cinema poster sizes.• Understanding how the Paid Ads Statement relates to the Billing Block and production logos within the final poster design.• Working with a film poster brief and design ideas from Metrodome Distribution and their affiliates. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Contributing 2D animation for London Bus-Tops, a collaborative public art installation project spanning 20 London boroughs to form part of London’s cultural Olympiad. 30 red and black LED screens were dotted around London, on the roofs of bus shelters creating a new exhibition space for the public Arts. • Working to outlined technical specifications.• Conceptualizing and creating ideas to technical specification.• Workflow included a multimedia of software including vector… Show more Contributing 2D animation for London Bus-Tops, a collaborative public art installation project spanning 20 London boroughs to form part of London’s cultural Olympiad. 30 red and black LED screens were dotted around London, on the roofs of bus shelters creating a new exhibition space for the public Arts. • Working to outlined technical specifications.• Conceptualizing and creating ideas to technical specification.• Workflow included a multimedia of software including vector drawing and animating in Macromedia Flash 8, design and illustration in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator CS3 with compositing, animating and rendering in Adobe After Effects 7.0 Show less

London, United Kingdom

I was commissioned to create promotional material for a student film from Bournemouth University (UK) called ChitChatClick. The story revolves around four modern women who communicate via mobile phone but when they finally meet face to face, all is not as it seems, and things turn for the worse.• Working on a script and networking with the film director Georgina Higgins gathering ideas and resources.• Conceptualizing and creating original full-body character designs and head… Show more I was commissioned to create promotional material for a student film from Bournemouth University (UK) called ChitChatClick. The story revolves around four modern women who communicate via mobile phone but when they finally meet face to face, all is not as it seems, and things turn for the worse.• Working on a script and networking with the film director Georgina Higgins gathering ideas and resources.• Conceptualizing and creating original full-body character designs and head profiles in traditional media using professional character-building techniques.• Film title design utilizing typography, illustration, and digital photography.• Designing and illustrating visual concepts for promotional print material and poster art. Show less

West London.

•Using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for vector and bitmap print production work.•Creating vector art for high resolution apparel print production.•Creating original graphic design and logo work.•Restoring and up-scaling damaged or low resolution design work.

Hounslow, London.

• Handling and managing stock in a warehouse environment.• Placing and reserving up to the minute customer orders.• Organising and distributing stock to their correct locations.• Working fast and efficiently under pressure within a team.

Uxbridge, Middlesex.

(Single trial period only)•Design and create a unique illustration with a message for the young and modern person.•Design and create a logo to a set brief and deadline.

Greenford, London.

• Customer service and shop floor assistance.• Product knowledge and advice on a one to one basis.• Detailed demonstrations of products.• Working to schedules and deadlines.• Working to week to week targets.• Coping under pressure.• Training new staff.• Shop floor promotions and price changing.• Stock taking and internal transfers.

Online Course, Business Basics - Self-Employment In The Creative Industries, Pass

I completed an intensive 3-day course in 'Business Basics - Self-Employment in the Creative Industries' with Resource Productions. Online.

Mentorship Program, Art Department

Activities and Societies: - Understanding all the roles within the Art Departments. - Discussing how they work within the studio.

Short Course, Motion Graphics, Higher Education.

Escape Studios, Pearson College, London. Successfully completed the Motion Graphic 12-week short course. 09/01/2018 – 29/03/2018

Bachelor Of Arts. Ba (Hons), Digital Arts With Digital Animation., Bachelor Of Arts With Second Class Honours (First Division) 2:1

Activities and Societies: Gaming Society. Film Night Club. List of modules: SFX. Digital Arts. Experimental Media. Art Practice.

Gce Advanced Level Photography., Photography, Advanced Level Photography Grade C (C)

Example of units: Large Format Self Portraiture. Medium Format Photography. Dark Room Photography.

Vce (Double Award) Art & Design Advanced., Art & Design., Advanced Double Art And Design Grade Ab (Ab)

List of units: 2D Visual Language. 3D Visual Language. Historical & Contemporary References. Working to Set Briefs. Visual Communication.

Intermediate Gnvq Art & Design., Art & Design., Intermediate Gnvq Art And Design Grade: Pass.

List of units: Materials, Techniques & Technology. Exploring Others' Work. 2D & 3D Visual Language. Working To a Specialist Brief. Art.