About me

A talented Graphic Designer. Driven individual who is looking for a role to further develop design and business skills while applying current knowledge and ability to exceed company goals.

When not lost in my work, usually found drawing, listening, visiting, spending, watching, talking, training, gaming, cycling, collecting, photographing, reading and most importantly eating

Experience

Art Director/Head of Design & Production

Bamarang UK

April 2012 - Present (4 months) London

Head of the design department, overseeing all pre and post-production tasks.

Insuring design was innovative and of a high quality.

Visual merchandising of Bamarang website and emails.

Creating and applying the Bamarang style guide.

Encouraging and managing production team to receive best possible results in tight deadlines. By doing so, managed to increase company production lead time from 1 to 7 days.

Supporting 11 other countries with the design and production of their Bamarang Websites.

Senior Graphic Designer

Groupon UK & IE

April 2010 - May 2012 (2 years 2 months) London

Senior Graphic Designer working within and occasionally leading the design team in the successful development and maintenance of the groupon website in three countries.

Identifying, developing and implementing new design styles and techniques.

Ensuring department quality standard is maintained.

Providing training and feedback for new and existing designers.

Demonstrating sound business judgement to create a lasting impact on Groupon's Design process and quality.

Graphic Design Lecturer

Barking College

September 2008 - November 2009 (1 year 3 months) London, United Kingdom

Teaching, lecturing and assessing Graphic Design students ranging from First Diploma to FDA level.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Good knowledge of Flash, Dreamweaver and Fireworks., Excellent team member, developed through years of sport exercises and working within design teams., Effective and enthusiastic presentation, communication and leadership skills, due to lecturing and teaching experience., Strong time management and organisational abilities.

Sector Experience

Bamarang. 2012 - Present, Art Director/Head of the design, overseeing all pre and post production tasks., Visual merchandising of Bamarang website and emails., Creating and applying the Bamarang style guide., Encouraging and managing production team to receive best possible results in tight deadlines. By doing so, managed to increase company production lead time from 1 to 7 days., Groupon. 2010 - 2012, Senior Graphic Designer working within and occasionally leading the design team in the successful development and maintenance of the groupon website., Identifying, developing and implementing new design styles and techniques., Demonstrating sound business judgement to create a lasting impact on Groupon’s Design process and quality., Barking College. 2008 - 2009, Teaching, lecturing and assessing Graphic Design students ranging from First Diploma to FDA level.