Senior Designer with over 20 years design and account management experience. I have a passion for creativity with practicality – design that works. I have a friendly and professional approach and will go to extreme lengths to deliver within deadline and within budget. I can work individually, or as part of a creative team.Design experience includes concept work, taking initial visuals through to the finished article for either print or digital output. Accounts have varied from small businesses to PLCs. My work experience includes brand development, point of sale, corporate id, corporate literature including brochures, staff magazines and website development.My experience and track record illustrate the following skills:Skills - Graphic Design:Very proficient in the latest design software:Adobe InDesign – for design and artwork from small documents to large scale publications.Adobe Photoshop – image manipulation, retouching, image creation, creating 3d images from flat artwork, animated/looped web ads.Adobe Illustrator – vector images for large scale output such as logos, diagrams, exhibition work, illustration work produced as 3d rendered imagery.QuarkXPress – alternative to InDesign for publishing work.WordPress – website creation and editing.In addition to software skills, I have experience of art direction of photographic shoots, as well as copy editing and proofreading – with an eye for beautifully crafted typography.Skills – Client Account Management:Discussing and formulating the brief, preparing estimates and managing the project to deliver on time and within budget. Managing the team and presenting to clients. Proactive approach to suggest and develop future opportunities for the client. Regular personal contact and efficient communication with a sociable and friendly approach.