About me

I have recently graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University with a degree in Graphic Art and Design. I have also just won a YCN award 2012 with a commendation from clothing brand Peacocks, for a brand awareness campaign I created for them.

Throughout my education I have experimented with most elements of design, and developed a real passion for what I do. During the past few years I have developed a firm understanding of the principals of good graphic design and can turn my hand to any brief thrown at me. So far I have expressed and explored ideas through both self-initiated and commercial live project briefs. This has meant that I have developed a good understanding of the fundamental processes of branding, marketing, type, studio photography and composition. I am comfortable working from the initial concept through to completion, and so am familiar with the processes of digital printing to small and wide formats, from mass produced leaflets to one off exhibition pieces.

My education and work experience have allowed me to develop my Mac skills to an advanced level, and I am proficient in the use of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Flash. I also have a working knowlege of the Microsoft Office package, including Powerpoint, Word and Excel. I am currently putting my excellent Mac skills to use in my current role as lead graphic designer at BounceSIN, a student lifestyle company that produce online articles and a free monthly magazine around Leeds. It is my job to create the general look and brand guidelines for the published monthly magazine. I have a heavy input into the branding and visual aesthetic of the company and have to work to tight advertising and print deadlines. Over ten thousand copies of the magazine are printed and distributed around the Leeds area alone and so this has given me the opportunity to assist with the set up of litho printing.

I currently enjoy working as part of a creative team at BounceSIN and have the ability to communicate with a team of Directors, Writers and Web Designers. It is vital that I communicate effectively in order to produce the magazine for the monthly deadline. As such, I believe I can make a significant contribution to your team.

I can bring my complete portfolio to an interview and look forward to the opportunity to do so.

Many thanks for taking the time to consider my application.

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