If you ever need help with anything from print, web, HTML emails, to video editing and motion graphics just give me a shout. I can help and I am competitive with rates too!

As graphic designer I work within the strategy and portfolio department reporting to the Head of Design and I'm primarily responsible for the production of the company’s marketing materials, html emails and website design.My typical responsibilities include: • Interpreting briefs provided by the marketing, development and commercial teams to deliver against specific objectives.• Providing designs for a range of onsite and external activities including email, print and the web. • To be responsible for the design and on-going development of a number of differently branded websites working in conjunction with the web development team and marketing teams.• Designing, creating and amending electronic advertising including email marketing, web banners and buttons, articles, micro sites and site takeovers.• Designing of printed material including catalogues, display advertising, outdoor advertising and individual pieces of Direct Mail.• Supporting the wider marketing team on a broad range of marketing campaigns and working closely with the commercial department to identify key products for promotion within these campaigns.

Concept and design of direct mail campaigns for Emerald Waterways and Scenic Tours • Design and development of Scenic Tours and Emerald Waterways national press advertisements • Design and development of brochures for Scenic Tours and Emerald Waterways in Europe and North America, Canada, South America, Australia and New Zealand

Experienced working on a variety of design briefs from advertising, catalogues, direct mail, POS, exhibition, marketing and web including photography, for multiple companies including electricals, clothing, fashion accessories and promotional merchandise • art directing photo shoots and taking digital photography of products at the in-house studio for catalogues and marketing materials • concepts for promotional campaigns and the design of direct marketing materials to support them • digital mock-ups of packaging and products • research and development of new packaging and materials • design and control of html email marketing for Laltex Group plc • design of exhibition stands for Trade Only Show • training and development of other team members.

As the first in-house graphic designer for NST Travel Group I successfully set-up the studio and put into place systems, hardware and schedules to ensure the smooth running and production of marketing materials • art directing photo shoots and the hiring of freelance designers and agencies as and when required • design of html email marketing for NST Travel Group plc • oversaw the company rebranding excercise and developed the new corporate identity still in use today.

Job description: Reporting to the Creative Manager and Marketing Department to design and co-ordinate the print of brochures and direct marketing materials for the second largest travel company in Europe.Achievements: The successful design and print of over 20 brochures every 12 months • illustration of country and city maps for the Airtours, Cresta, Manos, Tradewinds and Direct Holidays brands • redesign of template and branding of Cresta, Tradewinds Worldwide and Swiss Summer brochures • design and print of direct marketing materials to be delivered by post and email to customers to support brochure sales • worked on a variety of design briefs from advertising in the national press, brochures, direct mail, in-store POS, marketing and web including photography.