About me
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Multilingual (Catalan / Spanish / English) Graphic Design and Multimedia Graduate with solid qualifications and a comprehensive skill-set, underpinned by industry experience in pressurised environments whereby self-motivation and a positive response to pressure are essential. Quick and willing to assimilate and apply new work procedures; familiar with InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator and Freehand combined with high standards of literacy, an eye for detail and exceptional typographic and creative design skills.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS
* Leonardo Da Vinci Graphic Design Work experience - 2006
* Master in Graphic Design and Multimedia Applications; Barcelona University - 2003
* Pedagogic Adaptation; Barcelona Polytechnic University - 2001
* Degree in Fine Arts (Graphic and Editorial Design; Barcelona University - 2002
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Photoshop
* InDesign
* Freehand
* Flash
* Illustrator
* Microsoft Office
* Packaging
* Editorial Design
* Textile Design
* Marketing
* Painting
* Drawing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Active Webdesiz Studio, London
Graphic Designer
2006 - Present
Currently accountable for project managing graphic design activities from start to inception, often within stringent time constraints requiring a positive response to pressure:
* Maintaining liaison with clients to best ascertain their requirements;
* Interpreting client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose;
* Developing design briefs, gathering information and data through research, to clarify design issues;
* Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts;
* Using innovation to redefine design briefs and satisfy client constraints;
* Keeping abreast of new technology encompassing graphic design.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE / EARLY CAREER
2003
Majoral Graphic Design Studio, Barcelona
Graphic / Editorial Designer
2002
Joan Miro Museum, Barcelona
Cultural Manager
2002
Municipal Council of Andratx, Majorca
Graphic Design Trainer
2002
Martorell Art and Tech Secondary School, Barcelona
Art and Design Teacher
1999
Summer School, Majorca
Drawing / Painting Teacher
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth 21, May 1978
Nationality Spanish
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