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Joe Staples

10/06/12

Dear, Brandtastic

I am seeking the opportunity to apply myself to the Junior Graphic Designer position - building on my education and recent work experience, whilst allowing me to advance my career in the design industry.

I have recently completed a 3 year BA (Hons) Illustration degree at Southampton Solent University where I have become increasingly experimental in the methods of printmaking as well as illustration. Working in printmaking has meant I care about attention to detail and I am always conscience of layout and procedure. As my CV and portfolio demonstrates, I have also amassed some significant professional illustration and design experience, allowing me the opportunity to work with a variety of clients. From this I have learnt a great deal about working with people and delivering to deadlines. I believe two commissions in particular have a strong relevance to the position I am applying for.

Firstly, I produced some illustrations for Third Floor, an annual fashion publication. The brief required me to illustrate and design 3 title pages for the main chapters in the publication. I was also required to design a decorative typeface that would be used throughout the publication as well as the title page. This commission means I have had experience of working on a fashion brief and also demonstrates my design sense.

The other was an illustration/branding job for a noteworthy client Apples and Snakes - an Arts Council funded organisation who promote and put on poetry performances around the country. This commission involved producing a logo/identity for an event they were organising - from this I also had to produce images that would be used in print for flyers and posters, as well as web banners, Facebook logos and mailer icons. This job means I have had experience in branding and creating images to be used in print and online.

I strongly believe I am suitable for this position because I will use these experiences and skills I have already learnt working as a freelance illustrator and apply them to working in a team environment. I also hope to develop new skills that I would otherwise not learn if I were to remain freelance. My skills and abilities that are evident in my portfolio are highly relevant for the position I am applying for and my desire to continue learning mean I would be hugely valuable for your organisation. I hope therefore that on consideration of my application that you will be persuaded by my ability as well as my potential.

I have attached my CV and my portfolio for your review and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Joe Staples

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