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Gresford, Wales, United Kingdom

Helping businesses achieve and exceed their goals by offering services such as brand building, digital design, graphic design and content creation.Providing intelligent and strategically crafted solutions with thought and understanding to build lasting brands, finding the most effective ways to articulate a brands’ core purpose.

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities:• Management of all aspects of the studio• Leadership and oversight of the creative output of the agency• Design lead for brand, print and digital content• Creating UX insight, and creative concepting right through to the fine detail of interaction design• Assisting the CEO and Creative MD with the quality and completion of client work• Project management, scheduling, budgeting and team coordination • Costing and quoting• Account management• Leading client engagements through project delivery and monthly retainers• Pitching and presentations

Wrexham

My role as Studio Manager is to direct and maintain the high standard required for all print and digital production.Working closely with the Design team, mentoring and proactively identifying ways in which to improve processes and projects that promote the smooth management of the studio. Responsible for collaborating with our clients and all elements of the studio on a daily basis to ensure projects run effectively and we are delivering outstanding solutions.Delivering strategic insight led design and marketing campaigns, utilising appropriate print and digital media to maximise impact and reach.

Wrexham

Analysing business and operational requirements to draft design strategies for the development of Moneypenny digital products.Working on a broad range of digital projects including apps for iOS and Android , online portals and email marketing. Advising on improved user journeys & architecture with extensive wireframing, and U.I. design. Rapid prototyping, information architecture, interaction and marketing communication design.

Responsible for the analysis of business and operational requirements, creating digital design and content strategies for the development of Iceland products.Delivering a highly engaging visual experience/journey and engaging rich media interface for all digital platforms including iceland.co.uk, poweroffrozen.co.uk, foodwarehouseiceland.co.uk, ifcf.org.uk, social media content and email campaigns. Working closely alongside the development and customer insight teams and UX designers to determine a successful user experience and information architecture across multiple platforms and devices. Ensuring brand continuity across all digital platforms, utilising a user-centred design approach, including cross-channel user experience, design and content production to ensure all digital promotions, marketing activity and new functionality are delivered and optimised at a consistently high standard, on time and to meet the needs of the business, and the customer.

Chester, United Kingdom

In August 2007 I joined Eclipse Creative Consultants, a full service design agency based in Chester. My role consisted of working both independently and as a member of a team on a variety of B2B and B2C accounts. I was required to liaise with clients directly, managing all aspects from project creation to final production. I work to tight deadlines on short and long-term projects against multiple briefs.Within this post I have undertaken a spectrum of projects including; branding and developing visual identities; design and layout solutions for print; exhibition projects and delivering engaging graphic interfaces for web and multimedia presentations.I have also developed in-house skills and resources within SEO and SEM, to provide our current clients and businesses with internet marketing. I provide the following services to a variety of clients:Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation, Competitor Analysis, Onsite SEO & Architecture, Keyword Rank Tracking, Content Syndication & Aggregation.

Manchester, United Kingdom

In April 2006 I joined ADZ Media as Senior Graphic/Web Designer, an award winning advertising and web design agency based in Manchester. Essentially, this role involved taking ownership and responsibility for all aspects of design, production and project management using a variety of design software and authoring tools. My role was to provide strategic art direction and concept development as well as to collaborate with the design and marketing teams on a variety of print and digital media projects.My key tasks included the creation of integrated advertising campaigns; full colour brochure design; magazines and promotional literature, web design, online interactive and corporate identity systems; email campaigns; Search Engine Marketing and Optimisation.Clients included: Coca Cola Enterprises, Honda, Renault, Seat, Jones Homes, Betfred, Magnum Furniture, Natuzzi, Litecraft Lighting, Gaucho Restaurants, Irwell Insurance.

Chester, United Kingdom

In March 2003 I joined The Naked Group, now reallbuzz.com, a web design & online publishing agency based in Chester.I was appointed to build an in-house studio consisting of six designers all with a variety of mixed skills in print and new media. The role involved extensive project management and team co-ordination, job costing analysis, delivery of pitches and client presentations.As part of the position I provided creative direction across all aspects of print and new media, product branding and packaging, brochure work, promotional graphics and seasonal campaigns. Specialising in brand and identity projects and designing highly usable and accessible online web applications and websites that delivered strong results for businesses, organisations and charities. Commendable Projects:The re-design and construction of the London Marathon website in 2004, one of the most comprehensive online events in the UK.Full design and marketing of the Great North Run website in 2005Design and construction of the Adidas Half Marathon website in 2004Clients included:London Marathon, Adidas, Lucozade Hydro, GQ Magazine, Spirit Data Capture, British Runner Magazine, Cancer Research, Barnodos, British Heart Foundation, Children With Leukemia

Chester, United Kingdom

In January 2001 I joined M&M Impact, a small print and web design agency based in Ashton.I was appointed to work alongside the Creative Director. Day to day responsibilities involved creative guidance to a team of four, client facing and presentations, undertaking project management roles from print-specifications to art direction, photoshoots and event management. Projects ranged from graphic design and layout solutions for print, exhibitions, CD-Rom and interactive online solutions. Clients included:BP, North West Fuel, Northwest Renewables, NHS, RSK, Envirolab.

In May 1997 I joined TLG Marketing, a leading direct marketing agency in Cirencester. Now redtag.My workload predominantly included direct marketing campaigns within the financial sector, creative development of marketing communications & campaigns, web design, brochure design, direct mail. Within this role I gained an in-depth understanding of all print processes. Clients included:Kellogg’s, AXA Sunlife, Egg, Lloyds TSB, RNPFN, Royal & Sun Alliance, BAE Systems, British Gas, Readers Digest, Hello Magazine.

In January 1995 I joined Stellram Engineering, a globally integrated technological leader in the development of metal cutting applications. Appointed to work on all in-house branding and marketing communications including point of sale, brochures, catalogues, flyers and posters.