Stuart Mcdowell Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Jun13-Jul17Responsible for managing the production of the digital magazine platforms while overseeing the design of NLM app titles and providing animation support to the respective teams. Assessing each issue before release, highlighting areas that could be improved and bug fixing. Successfully transitioned from Woodwing to Adobe DPS app platforms while handling app updates and store management in both Apple and Google Play app stores.Aug17-currentWith changes to team structure and the move to new platform Purple DS, designed new html article templates for Vogue Australia, Vogue Living and GQ Australia. Now responsible for repurposing print content into digital layouts while continuing to manage both the applications themselves and the app stores they're available through. Also producing bespoke web content through custom web publishing platform Ceros. Additional management of 3rd party delivery to partners like Zinio, PressReader and Readly.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Paid ContentAfter the closure of Alpha magazine, I moved into Paid Content, an overarching team tasked with overseeing the rollout of other digital magazine applications across NewsLifeMedia. Throughout this time we launched engaging app experiences for Super Food Ideas, Masterchef and Donna Hay Magazine - full of animation, video and easy to follow cook modes. Involved in the development, creation, templating and deployment of these apps as well as designing advanced advertising units the platform catered for.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Alpha MagazineWorking as a graphic design all-rounder, the role included assisting the art director with print layouts, though I was mostly brought on to help develop the digital magazine app. As one of the first apps of its kind, the opportunity to work on such a unique format was incredibly rewarding. Alpha's app was a high touch, engaging experience full of motion and interactivity - launching to high industry praise.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Australian Football WeeklyBrought on to launch the new A-League matchday program, overseeing the design of the magazine from concept to production and to serve as art director for the weekly seasonal sports title. Producing an engaging print product on a tight weekly schedule as the sole design employ in the team.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Initially hired in just an editorial capacity, responsible for magazine layouts and annual titles – before being promoted into a full brand design role, looking after marketing materials, advertising design, production and merchandise from coasters to tshirts.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Responsibilities included updating content in annual publications Identicar and the Australian Immigration Handbook, while providing design services to CMP Marketing gaming clients such as Canterbury Leagues Club and other licensed venues. Output included direct marketing, in-venue promotions, brochures and outdoor advertising.

Certificate Iv Graphic Design

High School Diploma