About me

My experience spans a range of creative work from branding, to print, product development,

photography and digital media. I am an enthusiastic and professional Graphic Designer who desires to be part of a successful and productive team and able to work well on my own initiative yet still have competent communication skills to be part of a team and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. I have gained invaluable experience during my career thus far as well as a competent ability in numerous software, providing me with key skills to achieve and excel as a visual communicator.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and Acrobat), Proficient in MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel, Mac OS and PC Windows literate, Photography, Photo Editing/re-touching, Working knowledge of Wordpress and basic HTML editing

Sector Experience

Sole graphic designer for a leading toy manufacturer, managing all in-house design. Part of a 6 person, product development team I produce product concepts, digital image manipulation, packaging, concepts and design, instruction manuals (multi lingual), photography and marketing collateral., Working with global entertainment licenses such as Thomas, Bob the Builder, Power Rangers, Ben 10,, Star Wars, Peppa Pig and many more to a variety of in-house brands which require attention to detail, and a high level of creative flair on a day to day basis. Working to multiple deadlines, communicating, and liasing with overseas production departments are all part of daily duties.

Awards

2004 - 2006 Leeds College of Art and Design - HND MULTIMEDIA STUDIES, 1999 - 2001 Walsall College of Arts and Technology -, BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN - 2001 & PRINT MAKING STUDIES - 2001, 1994 - 1999 Wood Green High School College of Sport - 8 G.C.S.E’s Grade A-C - 1999

Trade Associations

Toy Industry, Fire and Safety