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Sidetracked Magazine & Sidetracked StudiosGraphic Design and Web Developer
Jul. 2022 - Dec. 2024Worcester, United KingdomSidetracked Magazine is known for its reputation in high quality typography, exceptional photography and filmic story telling. I have been fortunate enough to be part of the team. • Strict grid-based magazine layout
• Strict typography and brand application
• Web Development; HTML, JavaScript, Bootstrap, CSS
• Apply strict typography and brand in web development
Ergohub CreativeFreelance Graphic Designer
Aug. 2016Worcester, United Kingdom
Wyevale Nurseries LtdGraphic Designer
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2024Hereford, England, United KingdomI had the privilege of working with Wyevale Nurseries through winning the opportunity to work on creating a visual identity to work across the company communications, from business cards and brochures to truck livery. • Design new company logo
• Develop new branding structure and visual style for sales communications
• Create brochure and catalogue artwork
• Manage prepress and print fulfilment
• Create exhibition and POS displays
• Apply new brand to Trucks and delivery vehicles
BayerPackaging Designer
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2016United KingdomDuring this role, I was responsible for the design and production of a range of Garden products from by Bayer. Brands including Baby Bio, Provado and RoundUp.I worked with brand managers in Italy, France and Belgium. • Full understanding of the Bayer Chemicals branding structure
• Design labels, boxes and bottles within a strict branding structure • Photo editing to ensure fruit and flowers ‘POP!’ in illustrations
• Presenting to the marketing teams, ensuring we are maintaining their objectives
• Full pre-press management of all products
• Making sure layouts and regulations across markets were correctly implemented
• Create 3D illustrations of products for presentation
Skookum Marketing SolutionsFreelance Graphic Designer
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2010During this contract, I have undertaken many projects across a vast range of disciplines and clients: • WordPress website development (PHP, CSS Javascript)
• Web Design
• Creating design concepts within a brand structure
• Taking concepts from to final artwork
• Managing project budgets
• Time management
Skookum Marketing SolutionsDesigner
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2010
Ergohub CreativeOwner
Jul. 2008Worcester, United KingdomCompany owner. Design solutions in support of Marketing companies and large Lifestyle oriented brands.
Quality Graphics Co. LtdSenior Graphic Designer
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2010Develop creative concepts and create artwork across numerous clients: • Visually communicate client marketing objectives
• Create artwork and ensure all artwork was to a high prepress standard
• Project management including time and budget restraints
• Proofing and and colour matching for brand perfection
• Web design and development; HTML, CSS and Javascript
Quality Graphics Co. LtdDesigner
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2010
Quality Graphic ServicesDesigner and Developer
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2009Resposible for all Print and web design production and delivery
Worcester College of TechnlogyDesign Technician
Apr. 1998 - Apr. 2000Assisting students with software queries and managing and maintaining the digital infrastructure for the Art & Design Department. Within this role, I had the following responsibilities: • Maintaining the smooth running of the computers
• Maintaining the network across the college campus
• Assisting other lecturers across the campus
• Supporting students with technical problems
• Setting up events and exhibitions
Worcester College of TechnologyDesign Technician
Apr. 1998 - Apr. 2000Responsible for all computer maintenance within the Design department of Worcester Art & Design Centre.
Worcester College of TechnologyAssistant Lecturer
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 1998Worcester, England, United KingdomI was responsible for assisting the lead lecture in the Electronic Graphic Design course. Within this roll I would:
• Take lessons in the absence of the lead lecturer
• Assisting students with software and computing issues
• Briefing students
• Facilitating critiques
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