SKILLS
Excellent knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premier and XD as well as other Adobe Creative Cloud, Cinema 4D and Microsoft products
A knowledge of design, typography and layout
Can work independently and as part of a team
Making confident decisions in cooperation with clients, stakeholders and team members
Ability to deliver high quality results, at times under pressure
Defining the design brief in consultation with the client and agreeing the methods of realisation
Taking the responsibility for design, planning and production from conception to final delivery
Ability to manage multiple projects at once
Understanding of graphic design, digital media and motion design whilst maintaining and reinforcing brand identities
Conceptual and creative thinking
Preparing and collating preparatory research material in support of the design concept
Creating effective print, event and digital designs
Accuracy and attention to detail while prioritising tasks and working on multiple projects
Highly organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic/Motion Design 11-2019 – to date
Advising clients on how to realise their graphic design requirements within given budget and deadline restraints and supplying finished artwork where required
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Senior Graphic Designer 04-2004 – 11-2019
Ideal Shopping Direct
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Managed small dynamic design teams
Providing full time design support to the broadcast, marketing and internal communications teams to design POS materials and creative assets for exhibitions and events as well as digital content for web, print and TV
Supervised the hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
Delivered an exceptional level of service to clients, colleagues and shareholders
Project managed projects with challenging budget and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Good communication skills to interpret and negotiate briefs
Time management skills
Recognised for long hours, commitment to clients, professionalism, attention to detail, and follow-up
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PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS
Learning IT (Stirling)
Orbit Communications Company (Rome)
Yorkshire Television (Leeds)
BBC (Leeds and Manchester)
EDUCATION
CIW Professional - Learning IT (Stirling)
B.A. (Hons) Graphic Design - Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art (Dundee)
Scotec Diploma in Art and Design - Falkirk College of Technology (Falkirk)