Experience

Astro Lighting Limited

• United Kingdom
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  - Management of 3D Visualiser and Junior Artworker- Working with the marketing team on content for campaigns and global events including web banners, paid social media and webinar videos - Creation of presentations all for internal and external use- Providing ideas to suit current day demands where print assets are now being adapted to distribute digitally- Production of multiple Astro Catalogues and all other internal printed material, keeping to company brand guidelines- Co-ordinating and prioritising briefs from all other departments within the company and managing them using an online project management system for the team- Design and production of email communications to multiple target audiences in various languages using CRM system- Editing video content and creating new digital content for social media and web using Premiere Pro- Photoshopping images from photoshoots ready for use internally and for external partners



Cambridge Consultants

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Events Graphic Designer

  • Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

  - Providing custom concepts and designs for large bespoke exhibition stands as well as touch-screen presentations and supporting documents- Delivering consistency throughout the busy event schedule and meeting tight deadlines- Presenting creative concepts to both the marketing team and internal clients- Responsible for checking artwork to ensure that it meets creative specifications and adheres to requirements- Creating and implementing promotional material which supports the business needs, including leaflets, brochure, invitations and emailers- Maintaining brand consistency throughout multiple events- Updating the current system used to allow clients a clear process for providing events content to meet deadlines



Fishpie Design Agency

• United Kingdom
• Design Services

• Designer and Account Manager

  • May 2016 - Mar 2018

  - Contributing to projects in retail, digital, editorial, and the food industry- Working within a team to maintain and develop brands- Implementing a company’s brand guidelines whilst also having creative input into projects- Respond to briefs set by the marketing teams- Meeting new clients to discuss potential work and establishing relationships- Updating Wordpress websites with new content/knowledge of HTML, email and blog image creation- Keeping internal brief system updated and delegating work out- Researching current trends- Updating the Fishpie social media accounts- Helping to manage the workflow within the company- Highly organised with excellent communication skills



Grouptrader, Market Fresh, Rooms Inc, The Sneak magazine

• Researcher and Graphic Designer for web and print

  • Sep 2012 - May 2016

  - Working for an entrepreneurial organisation with a range of diverse start-up companies- Creating innovative designs that consistantly and accurately reflects each brands identity- Overseeing and upholding the brand standards of printed and online designs for Oodleway, Grouptrader, Market Fresh and Rooms Inc; including marketing, promotions, packaging, newsletters, and brochures for both B2B and B2C- Participating in strategy meetings- Researching competition and presenting to senior management- Working within the project and marketing team, producing print, social media and web designs from the competitor research- Taking projects from idea stage through to completion- Liasing with the appropriate internal departments and external companies to gather relevant information- Scheduling time appropriately to meet strict deadlines- Understanding the user experience for the customer online- Websites knowledge including responsive design, HTML,- Wordpress and image creation- Using research to create wireframes (Balsamiq) for developers- Maintaining office and customer engagement



All Craft Media

• Junior Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

  - Designed all pages of multiple magazines- Lots and lots of layouts- Stuck to tight monthly deadlines- Worked with editors to achieve the desired style- Assisted on photo shoots- Retouched images when needed- Worked with printers to ensure all pages were print ready- Restyled magazines to fit current market trends - Designed all pages of multiple magazines- Lots and lots of layouts- Stuck to tight monthly deadlines- Worked with editors to achieve the desired style- Assisted on photo shoots- Retouched images when needed- Worked with printers to ensure all pages were print ready- Restyled magazines to fit current market trends



Kaantek

• Underwear, Nightwear and Sock Designer/Artworker

  • May 2010 - Jul 2011

  - Progressed from work experience to employment- Worked with the senior designer to produce artwork designs for companies, including John Lewis, White Stuff, Primark and Dorothy Perkins- Liaised with clients- Altered designs and patterns for approval from the client- Supplied them to production - Progressed from work experience to employment- Worked with the senior designer to produce artwork designs for companies, including John Lewis, White Stuff, Primark and Dorothy Perkins- Liaised with clients- Altered designs and patterns for approval from the client- Supplied them to production