I am a creative, artistic and ambitious Graphics Designer with a talent for thinking outside the box and coming up with innovative ideas and designs. I graduated with a 1st Class honours degree from Kingston University and subsequently have worked in the design industry for the past 2 years. I pride myself in providing excellent service to all stakeholders and seeing the positive impact I make in people’s lives and businesses.
Achievements
First Class Degree from Kingston University
Winner of “The Design Week Award”, 2015
Education
2010 – 2013
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Kingston University
Grade achieved: [1st]
Relevant Modules:
Visual Vocabularies
Communication and Context
Design Directions
Show and Presentation
Employability and Professional Skills
2008 – 2009 Results: 78%
Foundation Diploma- Art & Design
Central St. Martins
Relevant Modules:
3D Design & Architecture
Graphic & Communication Design
Concept Visualisation
Work experience
Mar 2015 – Present
Graphic Designer Gorgeous Graphics
Main duties performed:
Meeting with clients, discussing their requirements and negotiating the suitability (and practicality) of their ideas for their budget
Brainstorming ideas with other designers to come up with appropriate designs for clients’ advertisements on social media and television
Calculating costs of proposed design
Presenting all potential ideas to clients along with potential limitations and drawbacks (when applicable)
Providing expert advice on branding and digital marketing
Utilising cutting-edge software to design logos, icons, websites, banners, posters, leaflets & booklets, adverts, popup stands and other promotional materials for a variety of different clients from all industries
Taking, manipulating and uploading pictures and photos for digital use
Holding regular meetings with clients and co-designers in order to discuss the progress of the work and make necessary amendments or changes
Liaising with third-party printing companies to get the products printed, packaged and delivered
Providing aftercare services to all clients
Handling the day-to-day activities of the business such as dealing with unpaid invoices, placing orders and e-mailing customers directly
Sep 2014 – Jan 2015
Assistant Graphic Designer Tesco Plc
Main duties performed:
Brainstorming ideas with senior designers on the most appropriate and cost-effective advertising content to promote the company
Presenting proposed designs to senior designers and top-management for approval, along with potential costs incurred + project timeline
Utilising specialised computer software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Corel Draw to design effective advertisements based on approved designs
Reviewing work for any errors before printing and delivering them
Performing general admin duties across the Marketing department
Qualifications
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop certified – Certitec (2015)
Online Copywriting Course – CIM (2014)
Microsoft Office Specialist- Expert
Skills
Creative skills: Adept at coming up with cutting-edge ideas that challenge the norms of conventional advertising whichever the medium.
Time-management skills: Confident in working with numerous projects at one time and able to prioritise tasks well for on-time and successful completion.
Technical abilities: Expert knowledge of famous design software in the industry including, but not limited to, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and other programs.
Presentation Skills: Confident speaking in front of large and high-profile audiences and able to get my points across clearly and effectively.
Hobbies and interests
In my spare time, I enjoy my weekly running classes that I started to attend recently at my local gym. I also enjoy spending time with friends and reading up on new trends in graphic design so that I may adapt them to suit my own designs for the company.
References
Mr Harry Lawrence Senior Graphics Designer, Gorgeous Graphics Address: 7 New Rd, Ealing, E58 1YC Tel: 0723 3511 4562 Email:[email protected]
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