Ben Summers
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Ben Summers

Art Director/ Visual artist/ Product managerLondon, United Kingdom
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Ben Summers

Art Director/ Visual artist/ Product managerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Creative professional with interdisciplinary experience across the arts and media industries spanning 10 years. Over the last five years, I've provided specialist art direction, content development and business support, mostly to digital creative start-up ventures, SMEs and social enterprises. Now seeking the next opportunity to contribute towards long-term projects. Clients and collaborations have included Millennium TV, IPA Arts, Victoria and Albert museum, Brand Communications, Fitch, Amnesty International UK, PASH Global & Channel 4.
Work history
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    Content & Social Media ManagerIP Arts
     - London, United KingdomFreelance
    IPA arts is an international arts advisory service for private clients/ collectors. Creating a new social media strategy Managing and scheduling all posts and video content Advising on image and content quality. Supporting and liaising with artists and private clients. Conducting studio visits with IPA artists to interview & produce new content. Creating coordinated hashtag systems to increase engagement. Streamlining overall brand presence to maximise online collector sales.
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    Art DirectorPASH Global
     - London, United KingdomFreelance
    PASH GLOBAL was founded to advise, structure, develop, finance, own and operate energy and infrastructure projects globally. My role: Consulted and advised on the design and aesthetics for new permanent splash page content for the website. Visualised and designed graphic elements. Collaborated with motion graphics designer to produce content
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Skills
  • Artist Painter
  • Fine Arts
  • Mural Art
  • Art and Creative Direction
  • Adobe Graphics
  • Illustration Storyboarding
  • Social Meda
  • Content
  • CMS Management
  • Art Directing
Education
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    2:1 BA (Hons) Fine Art PaintingSlade School of Fine Art
    London, United Kingdom
    With a focus on painting, the course encompassed an intensive studio practice with critical feedback sessions and Art History. Developed skills in silk screen printing, editing, photography and metal work.
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    BusinessLondon Small Business Centre
     - London, United Kingdom
    Business course focused on obtaining funding for startup ventures and social enterprises. Developed and fine tuned business plan covering marketing, P&L, cashflow, turnover and accounting with a view to pitching for and obtaining development funding.
Awards
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    Creative Industry Finance AwardArts Council England
    Awarded funding for developing a creative start up venture.