I am an open minded individual who is patient, attentive, thorough and diplomatic in difficult situations, capable of working on my own & in group environments, using good communicational skills and experience gained from studying at university & functioning within the design industry. I thrive on challenges knowing that each day is not going to be the same.
Work history
Graphic Designer
London, United KingdomFull Time
Vision On is a one-stop shop for retail and visual merchandising in leisure, retail & Entertainment.
I was part of a busy design studio my duties include;;
• Working with brands such as Pure Gym, New Look & Primark.
• Work on other creative requirements to meet the company’s needs
• Ensure the visual pack team have the support & resources they need to produce their
high quality work
• QC and submission of site packs to Senior Studio Manager
• Manage multiple projects from concept through to creation alongside the Senior Studio Manager
• Annotating the existing visual packs with seasonal creative
• Understanding of production limitations when selecting creative and creative finish
• Liaise with projects team to discuss retail site objectives and requirements
• Establish and develop collaborative relationships within and across the company
• Think creatively to produce all required bespoke designs
• Work with the various production departments to complete and present visual packs for approval
and production
• Attendance of required client facing site visits and complete information capture with the
Project Manager
• Provide quality control over concepts and projects
• Help implement new processes where required
• Creating 3D objects and elements to support the packs or help the visualise certain aspects of the
companies merchandise / store designs
Graphic Designer
- Stanmore, United KingdomFull Time
Madison is a UK based action sports & cycling company & is the largest cycling distributer in the UK, home to brands such as Animal, Thor, Genesis, Giro and Ridgeback e.t.c
Here I am part of a small inhouse marketing team
My duties included;
• Brand managing assistant for some of Madison own brands.
• Organising photo shoots also writing briefs for shoots.
• Planning how best to market the brand. (setting up meetings with clients, pitching & researching competitor markets and also branding for some of Madison own brands)
• Designing packaging.
• Project Management, client liaison, working closely with suppliers
• Planning campaigns and working to tight deadlines
• Develop design ideas and basic concepts into fully worked out design solutions for new projects.
• Creating Artwork For Marketing Purposes.
• Assisting on shoots. (Art Direction, commissioning photographers & models)
• Negotiating print costs and sourcing new printers
• Preparing & creating work for print and web based usage (Liaising with printers).
• Designing and creating adverts, magazines & trade catalogues for Madison’s brands.
• Ensuring that the brand is identity is always followed.
• Attending events and planning strategies for future campaigns.
• Proofing
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Skills
- Packaging
- Branding
- Corporate Identity
- Print Design
- Art Direction
- Websites
- Typography
- Brand Design
- Brand Identity
- Logo Design
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Photoshop