About me

I have an interesting and varied portfolio for both Book Cover and Marketing Design and Illustration. Currently looking for new opportunity in publishing preferably in fiction focusing on book cover design and insides of children's books, alternatively moving into greeting cards and giftware companies to utilizes my illustration skills. I have an adaptable style, which is bold, colourful and contemporary with a great eye for composition, typography and conceptual design/illustration. Available for freelance work or full time positions.

Skills

In-depth working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Professional and Photoshop (CS5) as well as detailed pre-press knowledge. Strong composition, layout and typographical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Sector Experience

5 years in publishing, 10 years freelance graphic designer / illustrator, 3 years Online Content Editor

Awards

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Visual Communication Design/Illustration, BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design, Adobe InCopy CS4 Adobe Certified, Advanced Adobe Illustrator CS3 Adobe Certified, Advanced Adobe InDesign CS3 Adobe Certified, Advanced Adobe Acrobat 7 Adobe Certified, Intermediate Adobe InDesign CS2 Adobe Certified

Trade Associations

Member of Association of Illustrators