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Leicester, United Kingdom

Building upon established skills using CS 5 to create designs for high street customers, such as Lipsy, River Island for their Childrens and Ladies departments, New Look, Urban Outfitters, and Miss Selfridge, key areas of development were in the extension of skills in designing for repeat pattern as well as placement printing. Responsible for all aspects.

Leicester

• Women’s wear and Girl’s wear print design a key feature of the role specifically in developing designs for Topshop and NEXT, and many of the designs have appeared on both companies websites as featured items. Also.
• Developed the use of Adobe software packages in CS5
• Developed use of advanced colour separation techniques to build high quality digital imagery for the High Street market ie Topshop & Arcadia Group
• Fully committed to a fast fashion environment where meeting deadlines and a high level of personal commitment are important
• Fully conversant with colour separation techniques for Textile Screen Printing using Adobe CS and spot process separation techniques
• Dealing directly with Licensees and the development of lines of communication and the critical path approval process

Leicester, United Kingdom

Development of skills in all graphic areas specifically using Quark, Indesign and Flash, developed an understanding of the mechanics of the print process. Worked on and developed a series of promotional items for the company website, logos and letterheads, cards for local financial companies, calendars and also brand identity for health and safety company..

Leicester, United Kingdom

• Development of Design skills using Adobe Creative Suite, experience gained in the use of digital printing. Sublimation print design and traditional print design were undertaken for a diverse range of clients and.
• Developed the use of web based applications such as Dreamweaver, specifically in designing websites and information platforms
• Web based character design using Flash and the use of music and sound software
• Involved in the training and development of overseas employees in the use of software and to provide long term support on their return to their home country
• Fully conversant with colour separation techniques for Textile Screen Printing using Adobe CS Photoshop and spot process separation techniques

Leicester, United Kingdom

• Broadened range of experience using all major Adobe packages. Built an understanding of both Mac and PC based applications. Developed ranges of socks for Coats Viyella, print Graphics for all age groups and genders..
• Use of Sage for invoicing and payroll requirements for the company
• Developed use of Digital media to broaden photography and artwork skills and their use within the graphic environment. Worked with 3d graphics programmes to produce dynamic visuals and develop a broader range of visual.

Leicester, United Kingdom

• Key responsibilities were to manage all aspects of the running of the Design department including liasing between all areas and suppliers within the group. The management and overseeing of the Production department.
• Writing a full company document and implementing health and safety procedures for all employees on site
• Responsible for design recruitment, staff management and external sales with High Street clients such as Warehouse on a direct supplier basis
• Managing invoicing and the budgets of each department, implemented the use of target related production and sales
• Liasing with suppliers regarding new products, innovations and developing promotional apparel to supply directly to work wear and promotional shirt companiesThrough dedication and hard work quickly achieved promotion.

Leicester, United Kingdom

• Key responsibilities were to develop Designs to brief, complete and develop a wholesale change of approach to the use and development of the sales facility and put in good working practices within the office environment
• Development of design work for Boots baby wear as a direct supplier.
• Direct customer liason and management of a team of four designers managing all aspects of the design department developing new sales including the negotiation of price points and costings.
• Working as an assistant to the Managing Director to deal with sampling and quality requirements for customers
• Developed visualisation skills in a variety of new areas for clients that included London based film production companies and graphics for promotional apparel for record companies dealing with mainstream acts
• Developed a range of nightwear print graphics to coordinate with other products such as socks, bags and underwear for Totes

Leicester, United Kingdom

• Responsible for delivering and developing Fashion Graphics for the high Street market, worked within a team to develop artwork and visuals for all types of clients. The work include sock design, baby wear design, girls.
• Delivering fast paced traditional artwork and layout
• Developing sustainable links between client groups
• Delivering highly original and fresh imagery to tight time lines and on trend
• Fundamental and pro-active role in developing training of new staff and the use of new equipment

Leicester, United Kingdom

Responsible for developing a personal client base and producing artwork to tight deadlines in a customer focussed manner. The work developed traditional book illustration skills and also Graphic Design for clients such as Oxford University Press, The BBC, local Advertising Agencies and regional magazines. Fashion illustration and technical illustration.

Bachelor Of Arts - Honours, Graphic Design

Foundation Degree, Design And Applied Arts