Key Skills
> Skilled in both Quark and Creative Suite, as well some video editing and MS Office
> Producing print ready art work/PDFs for monthly magazines and 100 page plus reports and books, as well as training
brochures and conference materials.
> Liaising with and managing outside suppliers, freelancers and in house teams.
> Strong ability to prioritise and manage a high workload with conflicting deadlines.
> Producing effective marketing material and sales documents both in hard copy and soft copy formats.
> Reproducing technical data so it is ready for print
> Producing innovative websites using different platforms such as Joomla / Wordpress and Subhub.
Employment
Senior Digital and Print Designer, AmicusHorzion
August 2010 – Present
As the lead London-based designer for AmicusHorzion I am continually analysing and interpreting briefs and information in order to recommend design solutions in line with the brand. Having helped developed an AmicusHorizon style for print, web and all new media formats, I have gain much valuable experience, not only in policy and procedure setting but also print procurement and contractor management. Also within this role I generate material for the website, writing and editing some copy on branding and other issues whilst liaising with communications officer to ensure additional articles are presented well.
However the main focus for me remains conceptual ideas and following these through to finished art work and production. Part of this role requires me to be AmicusHorizon’s corporate image and branding guardian, which is a skill I have to balance whilst still providing innovative and creative designs for a variety of marketing campaigns (internal and external).
I am continually promoting high design standards throughout AmicusHorizon, with specific reference to improving accessibility issues whilst facilitating and equipping our 900 strong staff to produce their own low profile materials by providing desk top publishing templates and self services design modules etc. Doing this whilst keeping internal customers updated on the various design stages is essential to ensure that the highest possible standards of customer care are applied at all times, both to external and internal customers. This often involves a proactive approach to client relationships; ensuring that purposeful communication is maintained and guidance offered were needed.
Having now gained much experience into the non-for-profit sector I am very much used to the diverse project that may present themselves. From marketing material such as brochure for MPs to hoardings for multi storey homes to annual reports and community flyers I maintain a strong grip on time lines ensuring a quality job is done.
My role has also extended itself to cover other aspects of design and communication. I have worked closely with our legal team to ensure a tighter photo release form was created, as well as our finance department to establish our cost base for the last two years. By doing this I have been able to implement costing saving initiative for our in-house team as well as time saving ones. I have also created a design board made up of our tenants, there by giving them input into the design direction of a lot of our marketing material. This board also gives us much insight into accessibility issues as well raising the profile of organisation
Design / Production manager, Osney Media Ltd
February 2008 – August 2010
I produced all design materials needed by this wide ranging media company. This included materials for HR, Finance and public sector conferences and training events. However the major part of my role was producing the titles Talent Management Review (TMR), Employee Engagement (EET) and Performance Management Client Reporting Review (PMCRR), which focused on the finical sector.
On joining Osney I created a defined house style for each publication and over saw implementation of this throughout the journals’ collateral including websites, e-newsletters and various other marketing materials. I was responsible for producing effective magazine layout (with In-Design) for all the journals which includes a combination of picture research and producing images, as well as reproducing complex financial diagrams. I liaised with both the marketing and subscription departments to ensure journals go to press on deadline coupled with advising the sales department on their various needs.
As my role developed I also took responsibility for updating the various journals’ on-line presence through both the websites and e-marketing tools. This has involved re-designing the website (www.pmcrreview.com) to fit the new house style and working with the marketing department in producing e-marketing and
e-newsletters.
My role utilised my strong communication and time management skills as I had to work closely with and balance the needs of a range of departments including events and marketing as well as those of my own department. I engaged with all levels of staff, working closely with both senior management and junior staff.
TelCap publishers of Capacity magazine, conference designer
February 2006 – January 2008
My role at TelCap had evolved not only to cover the traditional print based media forms such as brochures, magazine layouts, throw-outs and bellybands, but also to cover the development of new technologies and the introduction of new products.
The role developed my awareness of brand and the benefits of branding. The understanding of brand equity I believe is becoming vitally important to any graphic designer, which is why at TelCap ltd I worked very hard at understanding the Capacity brand and its place within its market.
At TelCap I was able to gain both backing and support from my CEO and Creative director to re-design and launch the TelCap web-site. In doing this I took on a lead role both on the creative aspects and project management sides of this extensive project. This involved not only briefing and interviewing prospective contractors, learning about new technologies and their capabilities, but also working closely with freelancers and sub-contractors.
Mot Juste creative consultancy, assistant designer
May 2004 - January 2006
In this busy London-based studio, I enjoyed designing and producing various types of print work, from magazines and brochures to packaging and annual reports. I was able to add my own creative skills into projects for clients with strong brand identities.
Education
BA (Hons) Graphic Design New Media: 2.2
The Surrey Institute of Art & Design University Epsom September 2000 -June 2003
BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design: Merit
Croydon College September 1998 -June 2000
Interests
I am passionate about motor sports, and am currently restoring a 1982 Jaguar MK3 XJ6. To accompany my enjoyment of motor sport I find a lot of my spare time is spent either renewing or repairing my own track day car. I also enjoy visiting both galleries and design exhibitions both in and outside of London. As well as this I volunteer for Spires, which is a local homeless charity, I find spending time talking (as well offering practical help) to the clients particularly rewarding, as well doing the day to day cleaning and cooking at the centre!
> Skilled in both Quark and Creative Suite, as well some video editing and MS Office
> Producing print ready art work/PDFs for monthly magazines and 100 page plus reports and books, as well as training
brochures and conference materials.
> Liaising with and managing outside suppliers, freelancers and in house teams.
> Strong ability to prioritise and manage a high workload with conflicting deadlines.
> Producing effective marketing material and sales documents both in hard copy and soft copy formats.
> Reproducing technical data so it is ready for print
> Producing innovative websites using different platforms such as Joomla / Wordpress and Subhub.
Employment
Senior Digital and Print Designer, AmicusHorzion
August 2010 – Present
As the lead London-based designer for AmicusHorzion I am continually analysing and interpreting briefs and information in order to recommend design solutions in line with the brand. Having helped developed an AmicusHorizon style for print, web and all new media formats, I have gain much valuable experience, not only in policy and procedure setting but also print procurement and contractor management. Also within this role I generate material for the website, writing and editing some copy on branding and other issues whilst liaising with communications officer to ensure additional articles are presented well.
However the main focus for me remains conceptual ideas and following these through to finished art work and production. Part of this role requires me to be AmicusHorizon’s corporate image and branding guardian, which is a skill I have to balance whilst still providing innovative and creative designs for a variety of marketing campaigns (internal and external).
I am continually promoting high design standards throughout AmicusHorizon, with specific reference to improving accessibility issues whilst facilitating and equipping our 900 strong staff to produce their own low profile materials by providing desk top publishing templates and self services design modules etc. Doing this whilst keeping internal customers updated on the various design stages is essential to ensure that the highest possible standards of customer care are applied at all times, both to external and internal customers. This often involves a proactive approach to client relationships; ensuring that purposeful communication is maintained and guidance offered were needed.
Having now gained much experience into the non-for-profit sector I am very much used to the diverse project that may present themselves. From marketing material such as brochure for MPs to hoardings for multi storey homes to annual reports and community flyers I maintain a strong grip on time lines ensuring a quality job is done.
My role has also extended itself to cover other aspects of design and communication. I have worked closely with our legal team to ensure a tighter photo release form was created, as well as our finance department to establish our cost base for the last two years. By doing this I have been able to implement costing saving initiative for our in-house team as well as time saving ones. I have also created a design board made up of our tenants, there by giving them input into the design direction of a lot of our marketing material. This board also gives us much insight into accessibility issues as well raising the profile of organisation
Design / Production manager, Osney Media Ltd
February 2008 – August 2010
I produced all design materials needed by this wide ranging media company. This included materials for HR, Finance and public sector conferences and training events. However the major part of my role was producing the titles Talent Management Review (TMR), Employee Engagement (EET) and Performance Management Client Reporting Review (PMCRR), which focused on the finical sector.
On joining Osney I created a defined house style for each publication and over saw implementation of this throughout the journals’ collateral including websites, e-newsletters and various other marketing materials. I was responsible for producing effective magazine layout (with In-Design) for all the journals which includes a combination of picture research and producing images, as well as reproducing complex financial diagrams. I liaised with both the marketing and subscription departments to ensure journals go to press on deadline coupled with advising the sales department on their various needs.
As my role developed I also took responsibility for updating the various journals’ on-line presence through both the websites and e-marketing tools. This has involved re-designing the website (www.pmcrreview.com) to fit the new house style and working with the marketing department in producing e-marketing and
e-newsletters.
My role utilised my strong communication and time management skills as I had to work closely with and balance the needs of a range of departments including events and marketing as well as those of my own department. I engaged with all levels of staff, working closely with both senior management and junior staff.
TelCap publishers of Capacity magazine, conference designer
February 2006 – January 2008
My role at TelCap had evolved not only to cover the traditional print based media forms such as brochures, magazine layouts, throw-outs and bellybands, but also to cover the development of new technologies and the introduction of new products.
The role developed my awareness of brand and the benefits of branding. The understanding of brand equity I believe is becoming vitally important to any graphic designer, which is why at TelCap ltd I worked very hard at understanding the Capacity brand and its place within its market.
At TelCap I was able to gain both backing and support from my CEO and Creative director to re-design and launch the TelCap web-site. In doing this I took on a lead role both on the creative aspects and project management sides of this extensive project. This involved not only briefing and interviewing prospective contractors, learning about new technologies and their capabilities, but also working closely with freelancers and sub-contractors.
Mot Juste creative consultancy, assistant designer
May 2004 - January 2006
In this busy London-based studio, I enjoyed designing and producing various types of print work, from magazines and brochures to packaging and annual reports. I was able to add my own creative skills into projects for clients with strong brand identities.
Education
BA (Hons) Graphic Design New Media: 2.2
The Surrey Institute of Art & Design University Epsom September 2000 -June 2003
BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design: Merit
Croydon College September 1998 -June 2000
Interests
I am passionate about motor sports, and am currently restoring a 1982 Jaguar MK3 XJ6. To accompany my enjoyment of motor sport I find a lot of my spare time is spent either renewing or repairing my own track day car. I also enjoy visiting both galleries and design exhibitions both in and outside of London. As well as this I volunteer for Spires, which is a local homeless charity, I find spending time talking (as well offering practical help) to the clients particularly rewarding, as well doing the day to day cleaning and cooking at the centre!
