About me

A highly talented, driven and flexible graphic designer with a proven record of delivering creative and innovative design solutions. A proven ability of developing projects from inception through production to final delivery, ensuring that all work is effective, appropriate and delivered within agreed timescales. Thrives in a team environment but equally as happy working alone.

Skills

SOFTWARE EXPERTISE:, Expert:, Adobe Creative Suite, - Photoshop, - InDesign, - Illustrator, Quark Xpress, Intermediate:, Cinema 4D (used to create 2d brand, assets and simple animations but, currently studying to improve skills)

Sector Experience

Social | Head Creative Artworker | March 2012 - present, My role as Head of Artwork included creating designs and artwork for a variety of clients, across packaging, brochures, press, print and digital. Building and managing relationships, with suppliers. Checking work to make sure it adheres to our client’s brand guidelines., Sapient Nitro (formerly Digital and Direct) My role included creating designs and artwork for print campaigns including direct mail, large format posters, TV storyboards, press ads, POS, corporate literature and digital marketing including, websites, microsites, banner ads and social media campaigns. I often covered the studio manager role which included managing a large studio, checking artwork, allocating projects, liaising with outside suppliers and assisting the IT department with technical issues.

Awards

Nottingham Trent University | BA (Hons) Graphic Design - 2001-2004, Walsall College of Arts | BTEC National Diploma Graphic Design - 1999-2001, Kirkley High School | 9 GCSEs including Maths, English and Design - 1992-1996

Clients

Capital FM, Cloud, Disney, Hilton and Natural Retreats, Lucozade, M&S, Merrell, Princes Trust, Sky, Starbucks, Tesco, Vodafone, Woolworths, Yell.com