Seller 283335 - Cardiff, UK
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| Hourly Rate: | £15.00 | |
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| Overview: | I have 2 years corporate creative experience, as a graphic designer and multi-media producer along with 5 years part-time as a freelance, producing artwork and multi-media. | |
CV
| I am currently looking for a part time or freelance role in graphic design / motion graphics (2-3 days per week). I am relocating to London in September 2008 to commence a Diploma in Animation at London College of Communication. I have a degree in Design for Interactive Media and work experience in graphic design, motion graphics and event visuals. My most recent role was with Pennant PLC as a Multi-media Producer, creating content and assembling e-Learning lessons. Previous work experience includes graphic design for a Cardiff sign company creating promotional materials, product visuals and machine ready artwork and varied experience working on a freelance basis. |
Employment History
(Feb 2007 to Apr 2008)
Multi-media producer
Cheltenham• Duties – This job involves creating e-learning lessons, which teach students engineering related systems.
• Software – My role involves the use of the following applications: Photoshop, Flash and Pennant’s bespoke learning software.
• Skills – This job requires organisation, creativity, high attention to detail, team working and self-learning, which I feel is a particular strength of mine.
(Jul 2005 to Feb 2007)
Multi-media producer
Cardiff• Design for print – Leaflets, business cards, logos and more, my main applications for print work are Illustrator, InDesign with past experience of QuarkXpress. Completed projects have ranged from a Annual Report for Grass Roots Youth project, to flyers for the Riverside Festival.
• Motion graphics – Creating of Flash animations, short music videos and graphics for event screens.
• Event visuals - This involves vision mixing at events, along with the preparation of content, creating animated logos, event promotion sequences, capturing and editing video footage and working with software based live effects packages..
• Business management - As a sole trader, running my own business, I have a working knowledge of organisation, keeping accurate records and the ability to set a work schedule, allowing me to meet deadlines and produce high quality work for clients.
• Customer relations – I value professionalism in all aspects of my working practice. My aim is to deliver the highest standard of service possible, resulting in clients developing confidence in my skills, ultimately giving them a good reason to keep coming back.
(Apr 2000 to Apr 2001)
Graphic Designer
BS Signs, Cardiff• Main software used, Illustrator, Photoshop and Quark Express
• Main role, designing signs for businesses, including BS Brains, Century Wharf and the Red Cross.
Education
(Sep 2004 to Jul 2005)
University of Wales Cardiff
• Modules studied: User Centred Design, Usability, Contemporary and Contextual Studies, Design for Interaction, Production Processes and Professional studies
• Specialization: Flash animation
• Extra responsibilities: Course committee student representative
(Sep 2003 to Jul 2004)
University of Wales Cardiff
Certificate in Community Education, gained an understanding of general Community Education.
(Sep 1997 to Jul 1998)
Pembrokeshire College
GNVQ Intermediate Art and Design
• Modules studied: Textiles, Graphic Design, Contemporary Art, Computer Studies.
• Specialization: Still Life Painting
Interests
| • Media - I’m a science fiction fan, love technology, fantastical beings and worlds, in the medium of film, books and games. • Learning – Learning is something I enjoy, extending my skills and gaining a better understanding of a range of different forms of creative expression, I am currently focusing on drawing and animation. • Physical Activities – I enjoy cycling, as a way of travel and a pastime, along with nature walking. • Music – Has always been important to me, for enjoyment and as a means of expression and work opportunities, by doing event visuals for music related businesses. |
Categories & Skills
Marketing/Advertising/PR
Categories
Skills
- Desktop Publishing (Design)
- Posters (Design)
- Promotional Material (Design)
- Videos
Media & Creative
Categories
Skills
- 3D Studio MAX
- Adobe
- Annual Reports
- Blender 3D
- Cartoons
- Fantasy/Sci-Fiction (Illustration)
- Fireworks
- Flash
- Graphic Design
- Illustrator (Adobe)
- Logos (Animation)
- Logos/Stationery (Design)
- Macromedia Flash MX
- Maya
- Photo Retouching (Photography)
- Photoshop (Adobe)
- Promotional Material
- Video Art

