About me
Raj is a creative experienced designer, for both agency and in-house, who is digitally savvy with excellent organisational, problem-solving skills, coupled with a positive and enthusiastic ‘can-do’ attitude.
She possesses strong project leadership skills and can project manage concurrently to tight deadlines.
Getting to know how people work and understanding the importance they have on projects is a particular strength as well as her hobbies and interests to connect. She works well under pressure and is flexible to adapt to developments in cultural concept. She keeps up to date with technological changes and learns new skills as necessary to enhance her experiences and knowledge by using Lynda, Skillshare, visiting Museums, local art galleries, exhibitions, experimenting in mixed media with photography and travelling with a pencil and sketchbook.
She has over 8 years experience in Graphic Design, Digital Design and Marketing with illustration elements.
She is currently looking for a Graphic Designer/ Creative Artworker opportunity to continue using her knowledge and experience with Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator) and creating graphics across print and
digital media.
She also has a print portfolio that has been updated showcasing a few samples of her work as a reference
Work history
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Graphic DesignerHerts for Learning
- Stevenage, United KingdomFreelance
Purpose of the job:
• To translate business communications into compelling and engaging visual communication outcomes for print and digital purposes.
• Provide the business with graphic design support, advice and innovation.
Main areas of responsibility:
• Working closely with Marketing Managers and Marketing Leads to understand design requirements using the graphic design briefs provided.
• To create, develop and use a wide range of high quality, creative and engaging designs including concepts, templates, graphics, layouts and illustrations for print and digital outcomes (e.g. brochures, leaflets, reports, corporate literature, educational resources, branding, social media assets, infographics, PowerPoint presentations).
• Communication with the Studio Lead throughout the process of delivering work (concept, production, print and delivery) and made aware of any challenges as they occur.
• Delivering all design work undertaken on time, on budget and on quality. Liaising with the Studio Lead to advise on design/print requirements, budgets and timescales as required.
• Acting as a brand champion for HfL, ensuring that the HfL brand and sub brands are used consistently throughout the company and are in keeping with brand guidelines at all times.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with HfL’s designated printers throughout the design process, ensuring deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality possible within budget.
• Build, update and manage the HfL photographic library, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Ensuring all signed off design work is packaged, archived and backed up correctly.
• Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments.
• Sharing design practices and knowledge with the graphic design team as relevant.
• Up hold and demonstrate HfL’s core values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Inspirational.
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Graphic DesignerPico Technology
- Saint Neots, United KingdomFreelance
Working alongside another Graphic Designer and Marketing Manager co-rebranding and updating various aspects of company marketing. Develop and maintain the corporate style, making sure this is being used correctly throughout the business including distributor use and any other reasonable duties as required.
• Successfully creating Pico Technology Tech Careers Placements & Graduates 2018 brochure.
• Recreating HR internal greeting card and HR recruitment business cards.
• Photographing new recruitment head-shots and updating internal floor/ seating plan.
• Created and re-designed graphics such as Tech Careers Recruitment display stand and exhibition displays for Electronica India, European Microwave Week, Mechanex and various pull up banner for exhibitions when necessary. Be responsible for keeping this up-to-date and fresh.
• Designed new GIFs, online and print adverts for new and existing products on a monthly basis to advertisers.
• Keep key literature such as catalogues, posters and flyers up to date with new products and images.
• Create branded marketing products for OEM customers when necessary.
• Organise professional photography sessions in house then Photoshop and edit photographs whilst managing the use of new photographs in all communications across all sales channels including distributors.
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Skills
- Mac
- Adobe Photoshop
- Abobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Basic Html
- Adobe Lightroom
- Typography Design
- Print Advertising
- Brand Developent
- Corporate Branding
Education
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BTEC Graphic Design, DistinctionBedford College
Bedford, United Kingdom
The course provided the opportunity to work imaginatively
in graphic and visual media. Generate and develop creative ideas in response to a wide range of
briefs. Articulate and communicate creative intentions clearly.
Show a willingness to collaborate and discuss work in group situations.
Reflect critically on activities and learning, and demonstrate intellectual inquiry. Embrace new ways of
thinking and exploit digital technologies.
2nd Class BSc Multimedia TechnologyLeeds Beckett University
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Practical course aimed at creative and dynamic individuals with an interest in digital
technology and a passion for modern media trends.
Focus on the creative application of technology and use industry-standard software packages. Produce great marketing, digital illustration, photographic documentary,
websites, project development, contextual research and animations while learning to work as part of a dynamic production team.