About me

I am a positive, outgoing & focused person who enjoys new challenges & thrives in an interactive working environment. Balancing highly creative & technical design skills with logistical & client facing management, I am able to drive a project from concept to completion.

Experience

Senior Designer/ Project Manager

Prop Studios

May 2010 - Present (2 years 9 months)|Brighton

Prop Studios are a multi-award winning agency offering creative design through to in-house production. Encompassing the best of both worlds I divide my time between London & Brighton to fulfil my role as account handler, designer & project manager. Clients include: House of Fraser, Disney, Anya Hindmarch, Fred Perry, Superdry, Liberty.

Front End Concept Designer

Elemental Design

August 2009 - May 2010 (10 months)|London, United Kingdom

Elemental are a visual communications agency, specialising in retail & events. My role had a keen focus on retail consultation; developing solutions that increase sales, publicity & brand awareness. I worked with a client from initial briefs/ brainstorms to develop mood boards, freehand sketches, 3D renderings, re-design existing store environments or prototype new conceptual solutions. Within the role I developed my knowledge for retail branding strategy; exploring exceptionally creative design whilst implementing rationale behind the solution.

Clients included: Timberland, Space NK Apothecary, L'Oreal, Cartier, anges b, nails inc.

Design & Production Coordinator

Millington Associates

August 2007 - June 2009 (1 year 11 months)|London, United Kingdom

Millington Associates are the UK's leading professional visual merchandising experts in high end specification and 3D communication solutions for high-end & high street retailers. My role was to design & develop concepts for production, ensuring effective communication between clients, our inhouse workshop & external suppliers. The role demanded the ability to work well under pressure & multi-task.

Clients included: Nike, Ralph Lauren, Fiat, Harrods, Debenhams, Asprey, Selfridges, Calvin Klein, Stella McCartney.

Mid-Weight Design Consultant

Logistik

(2 years)|Leeds

Logistik are a live communications agency. This client facing position required me to communicate with confidence & conviction in briefings, meetings & pitch situations. I have designed & project managed events within the UK, Europe & Worldwide.

Clients included: Levi's, WHSmith, M&S, BITC, BMW, Drambuie, Beam, BHS, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer.

Creative Build & Model maker / Junior Designer & Project Manager

Green Creative

July 2003 - June 2004 (1 year)|Leeds, United Kingdom

My role combined design with a workshop-based position. I acquired knowledge of construction methods & finishing techniques. Vast on site experience provided me withbvaluable installation skills & a keen eye for detail & finish.

Clients included: MTV, Gods Kitchen, Mini, Galaxy FM, T in the Park, Asda, Gatecrasher, Leeds Rhinos.