About me
Experienced Graphic Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the charity sector and within marketing teams. Skilled in design for digital and print materials including design for editorial, out of house marketing, press advertising, social media campaigns and advertising, fundraising campaigns and branding. Highly proficient in using Adobe Creative Cloud. Strong project management professional with a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from University of Lincoln.
Work history
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Graphic DesignerWood Green, The Animals Charity
United KingdomFull Time
Working alongside the fundraising team designing a wide range of assets and materials across print and digital. Consulting with clients about project aims and timeframes, to come up with creative new ideas, developing materials and products on time and to a high standard.
Efficiently and effectively project managing creative briefs from concept through to completion for a wide range of print and digital materials, within agreed budgets and timescales, and ensuring work meets agreed quality and client service standards.
Working closely with the Head of content and Marketing and Digital Engagement team to continuously apply and evolve the brand to meet strategic and business objectives of the charity.
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Senior Graphic DesignerUniversity of Lincolns Students Union
- Lincoln, United KingdomFull Time
Managing all creative projects by working with the marketing team, departments and internal and external clients to co-ordinate projects from brief to completion.
Creating and implementing design for both online and print, including design for the SU website. Responsible for design for the Union's social platforms.
Managing a team of junior designers, overseeing the work of the team.
Developing the brand, creating updated brand guidelines, making sure they are adhered to by all and in line with the SU’s strategy, mission and values.
Liaising with external companies, photographers and videographers, maintaining the brand vision. Contacting suppliers, obtaining quotes (in line with departmental budgets) and creating print ready artwork for printers, along with proofing.
Assisting the Marketing Manager on design strategy to effectively engage key audiences. Line-managing two junior designers and overseeing the Marketing teams workflow.
Design and Market research, keeping up to date with current trends and design related training.
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Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Copwriting
- Band Management
- Digital Branding
- Direct Mail
- Logo Design
- Design Development
- Photo Editing
Education
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(BA hons) Graphic DesignUniversity of Lincoln
- Lincoln, United Kingdom