About me

I have trained in creative design and animation since studying a graphics diploma at the Kent Institute of Art and Design (Now part of UCA) in the late 90s.

My experience is multidisciplinary having worked on motion graphics and web design as a subcontractor for blue-chip McAfee. I have also gained experience of promotional print design producing flyers and posters for a number of music promoters and venues in Southampton. More recent experience includes design for a retail environment and book cover design for a small publisher.

I am also trained as a character animator - my passion is for traditional 2D pen and paper work but I also have some knowledge of working with 3D software.

I am keen to take this versatile range of experience into a studio or office environment where I feel I could gain the vital experience of working as part of a creative team.

Skills

Web design, HTML5, CSS3, PHP, CMS Templating, Fast prototyping with frameworks, - 960.gs, - Bootstrap, Design and layout software , Photoshop CS4, Illustrator CS4, InDesign CS4, Quark, Flash, Video editing and compositing, Adobe Premiere, Cinelerra (linux), After Effects, Character animation , Solid foundation in traditional animation skills, Knowledge of Digicel studio software for 2D, Experience of rigging and animating 3D models with 3dsMax

Sector Experience

2010 - 2011, IS Books Ltd - Designer and Web Assistant, 2009 - 2010, Sherbourne Publications - Junior designer, 2006 - 2007, Soul Cellar - Designer and bar supervisor, 2003 - 2006, Self-employed - Graphic Designer

Awards

Certificate of Higher Education - Animation & Illustration, National Diploma in Design - Graphics, Pass with Merits, 11 GCSEs Grades A*-C

Clients

Integrity In Design Ltd, IS Books Ltd, McAfee, Sherbourne Publications, Soul Cellar Southampton, The Uplifter