Simon Bex
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Simon Bex

Graphic Designer at Home Bargains (TJ Morris Ltd)London, United Kingdom
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Simon Bex
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Simon Bex

Graphic Designer at Home Bargains (TJ Morris Ltd)London, United Kingdom
About me
Creative product and packaging designer with experience in FMCG across multiple product categories. Specialised in licensed and non licensed toys/games, brand creation and web design.
Work history
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    Middleweight Graphic DesignerHome Bargains
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    - Designer for toys & games product and packaging. - Brand creation for Home Bargains in-house brands including the ‘Originals’ clothing range, ‘Lakescape’ outdoors and camping range and ‘Power Action’ cleaning re-brand. - Liaise with the suppliers, buyers, designers, artworkers and photographers on a day to day basis working to produce factory ready artworks and visuals for brand pitches. - Manage my product categories so that all work is sent out on time and to a high quality following critical paths. - Work with international manufacturers to discuss material, colour and manufacturing methods in order to create effective product and packaging. - Produce style guides/brand guidelines for upcoming seasons which are then sent out to other designers to use. - Research consumer trends and competitor products to stay up to date with trends and fashions in my product areas. - Attend design meetings to discuss successes and improvements from previous ranges. - Produce ranges of products following licensed guidelines from the likes of MGA, Mattel, Disney and Nickelodeon. - Strong brand understanding with the ability to suggest design ideas that fit within licenses brand identity across varying age groups. - Worked alongside PIFCO electricals to develop their exclusive Home Bargains style guide which was applied to products that are sold nationwide.
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    Junior Graphic Designer22 Group
     - Manchester, United KingdomFull Time
    - Produced bespoke website designs and print layout for a variety of clients including Vinco - affordable accommodation solutions and Ewemove Estate Agents. - Worked alongside the web development team to ensure brand cohesion and that the clients brand vision was being upheld across multiple platforms. - Experience working on social media campaigns and company literature which was sent out to prospective clients. - Later returned for freelance work for further brand creation and social media ads.
Skills
  • Packaging Design
  • Branding Design
  • Project Management
  • UI Design
  • Art Direction
  • Creative Design
  • Typography
  • Problem Solving
  • Editorial Design
  • Communication Skills
Education
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    (BA Hons) Graphic DesignUniversity of Central Lancashire, Preston
     - Preston, United Kingdom