Phil Willan Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

Doncaster, England, United Kingdom

Derby

I started in a junior position but quickly showed my dedication and value. Within days of starting, I was attending meetings with clients on large projects. It was less than two years when my role changed to Lead Designer, this involves:- Recruiting and mentoring new colleagues- Project management- Point of contact for clients- Management decisions- Managing the design department- Developing Koobr’s brand

Derby, United Kingdom

Following my graduation from university I joined Watermelon Creative for a new project working, which involved creating designs for personalised products using mainly Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm assets. I worked on most stages of the project, including design, amendments and social media call to actions.Another role was creating the online products using a Print on Demand program without any training being provided. This program allowed the designs to be applied across multiple… Show more Following my graduation from university I joined Watermelon Creative for a new project working, which involved creating designs for personalised products using mainly Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm assets. I worked on most stages of the project, including design, amendments and social media call to actions.Another role was creating the online products using a Print on Demand program without any training being provided. This program allowed the designs to be applied across multiple products and then customising the settings and editable fields in the back end.Near the end of my employment I have been moved onto other projects where I was working with other licensees by designing and creating product designs. Once approved these were then realistically mocked up using Photoshop and issued to the client for final approval. Show less

Working on a selection of freelance opportunities including a large project for Strawdog Studios, Derby as well as other smaller volunteer projects especially for a local, non-profit community organisation.

Derby, United Kingdom

Following a previous project I worked on with Strawdog Studios between my first and second year studies I worked again for them after finishing university on drafting concepts for approval and then completing the final design. The designs were for a new children’s learning mobile app game that tested the child across various subjects and they were rewarded with the final design that I worked on.

Derby, United Kingdom

Ply is a student lead design collective working on live briefs from professional clients. I have undertaken several roles including Chairman where I was responsible for the organisation and day to day management. This included communicating with clients or project managers to ensure the work was being completed on time. I have also managed projects on my own or co-managing with inexperienced members to help other members develop their skills.

Derby

Applying through the University of Derby’s Internship programme, I was offered an internship at a letterpress company based in Derby. I was allowed to start working on the companies projects. The biggest achievement I worked on during my time was a letterpressed calendar that was later featured on Creative Bloq, as one of the top 10 2016 calendars for designers.

During my time at university, I have worked on several freelance design projects, which included branding and illustration work. However the biggest and most rewarding was on a project I worked on with Strawdog Studios in Derby. They were working on a kids electronic drawing game and needed over 300 illustrations completing based on key objects, items or locations. In total the project lasted over 8 weeks with weekly deadlines. The illustrations were then used for an international game for… Show more During my time at university, I have worked on several freelance design projects, which included branding and illustration work. However the biggest and most rewarding was on a project I worked on with Strawdog Studios in Derby. They were working on a kids electronic drawing game and needed over 300 illustrations completing based on key objects, items or locations. In total the project lasted over 8 weeks with weekly deadlines. The illustrations were then used for an international game for one of the largest children’s toy and educational manufacturers. Show less

Nottingham, United Kingdom

I managed the bar and facilities at a rugby club and liaised with external clients and suppliers to bring large events and organisations to the rugby site in order to bring extra revenue to the club.

I assistented in the warehouse by picking and sorting out orders to be shipped out to stores and sellers.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

I worked from the age of 15 in an aquatic store, where I gained strong communication skills helping customers by answering their questions and solving their problems on a range issues they were experiencing.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

I ran my own online business from identifying a niche market supplying live fish food via mail order. This came from utilising the skills I had learnt whilst working in Bardills Aquatic Centre.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Course Representative

Betec National Diploma, Fish Managment, Distinction

8 Gcse'S At Grade B Or Above

Activities and Societies: Rugby Team Y10-Y11