Seller 274124

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Seller 274124 - Newport, Gwent, UK

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Hourly Rate:

£31.67

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Overview:

Are you in need of a young, enthusiastic, creative designer?A 'Creative Graphic Designer' is a communicator that expresses a message through the use of type and image in a visual media in the most imaginative way possible.

: Hourly rate shown includes a discount of 5% for registered charities.

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I am an honest hard working individual who can work as part of a team or on my own initiative as and when required.I have been involved in design since the late 90's and have always found great satisfaction in creating artwork that provokes thought and reaction.

I have worked full time for two companies, the first being Newsquest Media and the second being Integra Office Solutions. My role with Newsquest was as an Advertisement Designer for many newspapers in the south west such as the 'South Wales Argus', 'Stroud News & Journal' and the 'Western Telegraph'. After a year with Newsquest I was awarded with promotion to the Motors design team which concentrated on more high profile clients which were car dealerships.

In 2001 I began employment as a graphic designer, working on catalogues, brochures, corporate ID, Direct Mail, web banners, Exhibition stands. In July 2006 I was appointed 'Senior Creative Designer' overseeing a design team of 6. This role was mainly to produce creative visuals, promotional material and communicating briefs as well as proofing projects to check tha my high standards have been followed.

Recently I have reduced my hours to 3 days a week, Tuesday to Thursday, so I can pursue my freelance projects on my days off and in my spare time. From my freelance work I have also developed my knowledge from print into web design and often involved in a variety of forms of web promotion.

Employment History

(ongoing)

Senior creative Designer

Newport, South Wales

Integra are the UK and Ireland’s premier Office Products Dealer Group. In July 2006, after 6 years of hard work and dedication I was promoted to the position of 'Senior Creative Designer'.
This role entails:

• To take complex briefs through the concept stage offering suggestions on the best approach all the way throughto completion

• Pitch projects to directors, chief executive as well as liaising with clients

• Produce websites promoting members business as well as flash animated banners promoting various events to be placed on integra’s website

• Working with the design team on all major projects communicating briefs, ensuring key details are followed, offering suggestions and ensuring time-scale requirements are met

• Ensure departmental procedures are maintained with the backing up of projects on the server with job numbers and naming conventions etc

• Proof designers work as well various printers repro proofs

• To produce high quality visuals demonstrating major design features

(Jul 2001 to Jul 2006)

Graphic Designer

Newport, South Wales

In July 2001 I was appointed ‘Graphic Designer’. This role involved the creation of catalogues, mailers, concept design, image manipulation, artwork of brochures, corporate identity and packaging. I was also required to pitch ideas to directors and chief executive as well as assist others when needed to ensure that all projects are produced to schedule.

(Dec 2000 to Jul 2001)

Motors Advertisement Designer

Newsquest Media, Newport, South Wales

Newsquest is a Gannett company, which is the UK’s second largest publisher of regional and local newspapers. After a year at Newsquest I was promoted to the ‘Motors Design Team’, which concentrated on higher profile clientswhich were car dealerships.Working within a design team of three we were responsible for creating adverts and supplements to feature in publications such as the “Western Telegraph”, “Stroud News and Journal”, “Wheels” and many more.

(Nov 1999 to Dec 2000)

Advertisement Designer

Newsquest Media, Newport, South Wales

I began employment with Newsquest in November 1999 as an ‘Advertisement Designer’. My duties included preparing a variety of sized adverts for various publications in South Wales and the west
of England.

Education

(Jul 2005 to Aug 2005)

UWIC University

6 Weeks Using Flash

(Feb 2004 to Feb 2004)

AT Computers

1 Day Adobe Illustrator Training

(Mar 2001 to Mar 2001)

Mac Western

2 Days Dreamweaver

( 1996 to 1999)

Newport Gwent Tertiary College

BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design

( 1991 to 1996)

Caerleon Comprhensive School

GCSE Maths, English, French, Technology, Art, IT

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