DESIGN STUDIO LEADRavensworth Printing Services 2010 - PresentLeading a team of graphic, digital and technical designers, providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback to optimize individual and team performance. Collaborate with clients to understand their design needs and develop creative solutions that align with their brand identity and business goals. Oversee multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring their successful completion within the assigned timeframes and budget constraints. Plan, create and manage internal marketing campaigns, liaising with the Head of Sales to keep ahead on market and client spending trends. Organising attendance to industry events from designing stands, samples, liaising with key suppliers and managing all logistics. Conduct regular team huddles to discuss project progress. Produce monthly capacity and utilisation reports for the Director of Service. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting open communication, creative thinking, and professional growth. Review and provide constructive feedback on design concepts, layouts, and final deliverables to maintain a high standard of quality.PRODUCTION MANAGERJAK Publications Ltd 2006 - 2010I initially became part of JAK in 2006 as a Production Assistant, assuming the position of the company’s inaugural employee at a nascent publishing and design enterprise based in the North East region. Primarily entrusted with the task of crafting advertisements for a trio of monthly magazines, I steadily progressed through the ranks over my tenure of four years, ascending from the role of Production Assistant to that of Graphic Designer and ultimately assuming the responsibilities of a Production Manager. As a Production Manager, my duties encompassed the creation and design of multiple monthly magazines, the development of visually engaging advertisements for various businesses, and the composition of editorial features for inclusion within each publication.PRODUCTION ASSISTANTCare Choices 2005-2006I commenced my journey by joining the esteemed design team responsible for the creation of meticulously crafted advertisements featured in prominent national monthly magazines catering to the care home industry. Initially hired as a maternity cover for a duration of 12 months, I was subsequently presented with the opportunity to assume the position on a full-time basis.I adeptly mastered the art of generating visually captivating spreads and layouts for the magazines, skilfully employing software such as Quark Express, Photoshop, and Illustrator.