About me

Im specialist in licensed stationery, gifts and bags on big brands including Disney, Nickelodeon, Mattel and Hasbro. I am competent graphic designer able to use industry design programmes such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to create and take projects from concept to print. An enthusiastic individual with strong desire to broaden my design knowledge.

Skills

- 4 years commercial experience of graphic design, retail and development of stationery, gifts and bags., - Creation of professional concept visuals in digital format. Executed to Disney and Tesco standards., - Creating support material including proposals and sales sheets for sales team., - Designing large scale POS for the company showrooms and national exhibitions., - Operating licensor approval systems., - Ability to manage several brands and prioritise urgent tasks., - Exceptional knowledge of supplying artwork for UK print production and Far Eastern suppliers., - Creative, versatile, vibrant and trend conscious., - Able to work within brand guidelines and innovate new ideas., - Experience in producing advertisements published in industry magazines.

Sector Experience

- Designed licensed stationery, gifts & bags., - Liaised closely with design team & product managers , innovating new product concepts., - Trend research/ art direction to maintain knowledge of current fashion brands., - Operated licensor approval systems, ensuring products designed within brand guidelines., - Constructed quality mock ups/sales sheets & presentations for sales pitches., - Daily supplier contact ensuring product sampling process runs smoothly., - Designed large scale POS company showrooms/national exhibitions., - Managed multiple brands & projects under pressure with tight deadlines., - Devised complex packaging nets for new products, ensuring the execution is achievable., - Developed artwork for multiple ranges with extensive product scales., - Followed artwork printing process procedures, maintaining critical accuracy in artwork.