Graphic Designer - York, North Yorkshire, UK
Talented freelance designer able to get the job done quickly, accurately and to a high standard - Expert lithographic printing knowlege and print handling.
| Rating: | Unrated (New) |
| Hourly Rate: | £16.67 |
| Available From: | Now | Seller ID: | 248380 |
CV
I am an experienced graphic designer with extensive knowledge of graphic design for print and the lithographic printing process. Having worked for three creative agencies in Yorkshire, it's time to set up shop on my own. Drop me a line with any queries and help me get the ball rolling.
Employment History
(2005 & ongoing)
Graphic Designer
Clifton Moor, York• Work as an in-house designer for a well established lithographic printing company.
• Extremely varied workload includes sole production of a quarterly glossy 52 page magazine and regular promotional literature
for major players such as City of York Council and The York Museums Trust.
• Fully coversant with the litho printing process, Trueflow computer-to-plate workflow and CIP3 make ready technology.
• Often lend a helping hand in the print room when time is tight. Namely, perfect binding, folding, collating, trimming and even
operating a press if absolutely necessary.
(2004 to 2005)
Graphic Designer
Joseph’s Well, Leeds• Responsible for a broad range of graphic design and artworking projects with clients largely from the financial/legal sector.
• Worked autonomously alongside the director to tight deadlines.
• Work load included regular newsletters and bulletins, business stationery, design to corporate guidelines logos and letterheads.
(2003 to 2004)
Graphic Designer
Imageworks, Stonebow, York• Worked as part of a multimedia design team, specialising in print based media for the social enterprise sector.
• Experience with 3d Studio Max, design for web and HTML.
(1999 to 2000)
Editorial Assistant
Bourne Publishing Group, Stamford, Lincs• Reported news and wrote features for the clay shooting publication ‘Pull’ Magazine, delivered monthly to 20,000 members
of the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association.
• Interviewed key players in the clay shooting world and negotiated photo shoots at major competitions.
• Compiled and edited regional reports from representatives around England.
Education
Howden Secondary
• 3 A-Levels
• 9 GCSEs
York St. John College
• BA (hons) Degree: Art and Design.
• Achieved grade 2:1.
other experiences/achievements
• Achieved Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, also gained Chief Scout Award and
Chief Scout Challenge.
• Set up a limited company to provide an online owner selling service for home owners across Yorkshire
• Fully refurbished two terrace properties for resale

