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About me

I am a professional integrated Art director, hands on designer and sound strategic thinker with over 20 years experience of working on Global and FMCG brands through multiple channels. I have strong design principles and believe in delivering crafted visual stories simply and effectively.

- 20+ years of experience as an Art / Design Director, Brand Designer

- An integrated portfolio demonstrating strong design skills and branding experience across a range of brands and multiple touch-points.

- Knowledge of UX and UI design , printing process, materials and proofing methods.

- Strong understanding of the principles of design, typography, composition, photography and colour for print.

- Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

- Ability to work with technical teams and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

- Exceptional attention to detail.

- Expert skill level within Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

- Experience working in a start-up environment, agency and in-house.

- Bachelor's degree in Design Management.

- Understanding of brand and visual system development.

- Experience designing for global brands.

- Experience with product and location photography and the ability to manage photo shoots.

- Experience in a highly agile environment.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.

- Fluent in English with a proven track record of presenting to and influencing Senior stakeholders.

Details

AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractPerm, Freelance, Temp-Perm, Part time, Remote

LocationSTREATHAM, London: United Kingdom

Working locationsLondon: United Kingdom, Brighton: United Kingdom, Manchester: United Kingdom

Skill LevelSenior, Director

LanguagesEnglish. Basic French and German.

Tagged Job TitlesCreative Director, Design Director, Art Director

Achievements

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Skills

Advertising, Art Direction, Branding, Creative Direction, Direct Mail, Exhibition Design, Experiential Marketing, Graphic Design, Interface Design, Internal Communications, Photo Editing, Photography, Photoshop, Print Design

Sector Experience

Automotive, Branding, Care Provision, Event Organisers / Management, FMCG, Healthcare, Hotels & Resorts, Interiors, International, Internet, New Media, Outdoor, Point of Sale, Publishing, Retail, Telecoms, Tobacco

Clients

Alcon, Avon Cosmetics, Beat that Quote, BNFL, Britvic, Canon, Dove, gsk, Honda, Macdonald Hotels, NHS, Nokia, OCTO Telematics, QVC, Schroders, Serco, Shell, Thomas Cook, TiGi, UTC, Vodafone, Wentworth Club

Awards

CiB Award, PrintWeek Award

CV / Resume

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Richard's work

Heart & Soul

Smirnoff Sorbet

Kelly Hoppen for QVC

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