Creative Direction, Design Management, Branding, Graphic Design, Project Management, 3D, Animation, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Client Facing, Self Motivator, Cinema 4D, Expert with all the usual software packages.Responsibilities & Duties:The delivery of creative solutions for sales pitches, POS concepts, aspirational retail displays, packaging and brand exhibitions globally. I work directly with big name brands and retailers developing strong marketing campaigns and creative… Show more Creative Direction, Design Management, Branding, Graphic Design, Project Management, 3D, Animation, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Client Facing, Self Motivator, Cinema 4D, Expert with all the usual software packages.Responsibilities & Duties:The delivery of creative solutions for sales pitches, POS concepts, aspirational retail displays, packaging and brand exhibitions globally. I work directly with big name brands and retailers developing strong marketing campaigns and creative display solutions using the usual Adobe packages and Cinema 4D. I manage the creation of digital assets such a motion graphics for promotional video, apps, 3D conceptual models and work directly with external agencies, manufactures and print suppliers globally. Writing briefs, manage designers and their work flow. My role involves international travel visiting suppliers and clients in China, Hong Kong, Turkey, Hungary, Ukraine, Holland, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Poland. Above all I’m a hands of skilled creative. Show less

Creative Direction, Design Management, Graphic Design, Project Management, 3D, Animation, Illustration, Client Facing, Self Motivator.Responsibilities & Duties:I headed up two design teams one in Northumberland and the other in West Yorkshire. Fuzzwire specialised in Graphic and 3D design for the international retail and seasonal retail display industry. As Head of Design I dealt with operational and management issues, managed projects and pitches with contracted values in excess of… Show more Creative Direction, Design Management, Graphic Design, Project Management, 3D, Animation, Illustration, Client Facing, Self Motivator.Responsibilities & Duties:I headed up two design teams one in Northumberland and the other in West Yorkshire. Fuzzwire specialised in Graphic and 3D design for the international retail and seasonal retail display industry. As Head of Design I dealt with operational and management issues, managed projects and pitches with contracted values in excess of £2 million, provided creative direction, client presentations, product development and account handling on a daily basis. I headed a team of Illustrators, Graphic Designers, 3D Modelers, CAD Operators, and Product Designers. I also produced and managed the production of 3D models and motion graphic presentations using Cinema 4D and Adobe After Effects. I also designed and developed touchscreen games and data collection units for Fuzzwire’s interactive range of products. Show less

I was responsible for the smooth and efficient running of this busy design studio which involved dealing with operational and management issues, project management and account handling on a daily basis with clients from the retail sector. I organised and overseen development and training of all staff to ensure the highest quality of design work was maintained, as well as compiling all 6 monthly appraisals. I delivered business KPI’s, database management, stock control, print and media buying,… Show more I was responsible for the smooth and efficient running of this busy design studio which involved dealing with operational and management issues, project management and account handling on a daily basis with clients from the retail sector. I organised and overseen development and training of all staff to ensure the highest quality of design work was maintained, as well as compiling all 6 monthly appraisals. I delivered business KPI’s, database management, stock control, print and media buying, administration and reported directly to the senior partners. During my time with Somethinkelse I changed many working procedures to improve work flow, productivity, quality and accuracy in order to achieve ISO 9001 certification. I also used and offered training on all Adobe and standard studio software packages to employees. as well as being a hands on Graphic, Web, 3D Designer, Illustrator and Senior Creative. I worked at the parent company Simpson Group Ltd, one of the country’s leading POP and POS specialists on a daily bases.Clients: Sony, EA Games, Thomson, Hasbro, The Pen Shop, Greggs, InStore, Poundstretcher, Coloroll, Mobilis, Moto, Umbro, Nichols Bakery, Morrison’s, Matalan, The Officers Club, Knauf, CG Group, among others. Show less

Production - PublishingI co-ordinated the smooth and efficient running of the production department, managing 2 deputy managers and 24 employees. The department teams produced 3 regional weekly magazines, which consisted of over 400 pages. With fast turnarounds and short lead times, I gained an invaluable amount of experience working in a high-pressured environment. I dealt with all of the departmental administration, disciplinarys, staff appraisals, recruitment, training, development… Show more Production - PublishingI co-ordinated the smooth and efficient running of the production department, managing 2 deputy managers and 24 employees. The department teams produced 3 regional weekly magazines, which consisted of over 400 pages. With fast turnarounds and short lead times, I gained an invaluable amount of experience working in a high-pressured environment. I dealt with all of the departmental administration, disciplinarys, staff appraisals, recruitment, training, development and health and safety. I provided monthly reports to the company director’s as well as holding weekly performance meetings. I liaised with agencies, printing companies, other service providers and customers on a daily basis.Studio:I managed a highly skilled design team who produced over 1000 adverts per week on time and to customer requirements, ensuring that high creative standards and technical abilities were maintained. Being a creative designer allowed me to provide training and assistance in studio software packages such as Adobe Photoshop, In-Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Quark Xpress, Freehand, Strata 3D Pro and several bespoke database packages tailored for the business needs. I personally produced creative work for external advertising and artwork for national magazine cover designs.I.T:I was responsible for the management of all I.T. within the North East sector of the company. Show less

Responsibilities: Providing creative solutions and accurate artwork for the country’s leading accounting software company. Designing of all packaging, promotional and marketing material.

Responsibilities: Designing and producing editorial layouts for a daily newspaper, as well as digital and traditional illustrations information graphics and caricatures for editorial features within the paper.