About me

I'm from a mixed media background, having just left as digital art director for Northern and Shell publications (Daily Star and Daily Express) to go freelance, I was approached by Attitude magazine to design their special edition due out in February. I'll also be helping the magazine convert to digital with emphasis on designing for tablets (iOS).

Having worked in design for almost a decade, I've gathered huge insight from print to digital running the art direction for two national news websites (simultaneously) and gaining valuable experience in branding, marketing and advertising acquisition. Fast paced to keep on top of breaking news as well as being able to manage multiple projects, budgets and staff at the same time has certainly allowed me to learn to remain calm and focused in high stress situations. I build strong lasting, internal and external relationships at all levels across all channels (inc agencies) and always support staff when required (very hands on). These lasting connections have helped the company achieve targets that are continually developing week by week.

Managing a team of designers and editorial staff, I've covered everything from general website upkeep to mobile platform design interface. Banners, home page layouts, features, MPU design, scribble widgets and site navigation as well as micro site creation all at rapid pace and tight cost.

Short film/interview direction uploading to Brightcove and production of iDents for branding and marketing purposes are also a weekly remit.

Meetings with UX designers and production team help to get the best from the sites through constant updating and maintenance of technical and UI/UX issues. Working so closely with technical teams enables me to appreciate a much better understanding of limitations and advances in digital specific trades. SEO and social media played a huge part in our figures so maintaining up to date best practices was paramount to the success.

To show my commitment to personal development, I've also just enrolled on the Google squared digital marketing course to gain further insight and a much firmer grasp of digital 360 principles.

I hope to hear from you in the near future.

Regards, Stephan

Digital Art Director