Sam Davis Email & Phone Number

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Manchester, United Kingdom

I am a resourceful, enthusiastic and creative freelance designer who thrives on challenges, whilst enjoying creating all forms of design collateral for use both on and offline, in an innovative, unique and dynamic way.Having been permanently employed in a variety of agencies in the Manchester area, learning the trade and developing a wide rage of skills, I decided to take the opportunity and become a freelance designer in June 2016. This has enabled me to work with some amazing agencies as well as leading blue chip companies. Throughout my career so far I have gained a rich knowledge of the industry, widening my experience of both the design and marketing processes. This in-depth understanding has allowed me to develop into a key component of any design studio. Versatility that sits well with my personality, allowing me to adapt to any job smoothly. Working closely with Creative Directors, or solely on projects, my roles have varied. Taking up traditional design tasks in the studio but also branching out into art direction of video shoots, client meetings, campaign concepting and more recently a large emphasis on UI design.Working across multiple global and national brands on a B2B and B2C basis, I am able to think about clients strategically, positioning them in the right way in order for them to achieve real results.As my experience has developed I have naturally taken on more responsibility, happy to take control of projects, leading teams and easing the pressure on those around me with a real command of the work in hand. I constantly drive to elevate the level of design produced by exploring different techniques, considering user experiences and thinking outside the box, influencing and motivating those around me as well as raising my own levels.

Working as part of the studio team at Clock Creative, I work on international and national brands on a B2B and B2C basis. Forming a strong part of the design team at Clock, I work closely with my Creative Director to produce eye catching artwork, led by insight. Due to the pace of the Clock studio I have been exposed to a wide range of skills which have allowed me to develop into a better, sharper designer and thinker. As well as the traditional design tasks I have been involved in campaign concepting and idea generation, art direction of video shoots, digital design (including wire-framing and UX design), client briefings, presentations and much more. Clock has allowed me to develop into a designer that thinks first, developing provocative designs of a high quality, with positive results for the clients and that are now being short-listed for various awards.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Working with the studio team at 90 degrees, I was brought in to work on branding projects. With insight into the markets, I was able to produce pitch winning designs for clients around the North West. Further to the success of these projects I continued to work with 90 degrees on consumer and business facing designs for the retail and property sector. This included website designs, adverts and other design mediums for clients such as Key103, Allied Property and others.

Manchester, United Kingdom

At Wests Design Agency, I initially worked on a below the line campaign to launch the new wi-fi scheme for P&O, producing a campaign message and design collateral. While at Wests I was also involved with in-store graphics and corporate literature for Asics, working to brand guidelines to produce final pieces.

Blackburn, United Kingdom

At Touch Agency I worked as part of a small exciting creative team producing varying forms of print media and branding solutions from start to finish. I was involved in web design and account management dealing with customers and printers directly.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Air Creative gave me the opportunity to take a placement as part of my degree course for 6 weeks. I was in contact with their art director (Jason Bennett) on a regular basis reporting back to him, discussing ideas and eventually presenting my work. After seeing the excitement and creativity within this sort of workplace, I knew it was for me!

Ba Honours, Graphic Design With Advertising

(combined) Graphic Design and Advertising 2008 - 2011

Education record

4 A level qualifications: Graphic Design (A) English Language (B) Geography (B)

8 Gcse'S A To C, Including English, Science And Maths

Bachelor'S Degree, Graphic Design & Advertising