Experience

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  TMW Unlimited

  • United Kingdom
  • Advertising Services
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Senior Designer

    • Oct 2022 - Present

  • Designer

    • Jun 2018 - Oct 2022

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  One Black Bear

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Designer

    • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Award winning full service communications agency based in the heart of Birmingham’s creative district. As one of the ‘bears’ I have been able to sink my teeth into clients such as National Express, the NHS, Camping and Caravanning Club and Eurolines. As this is boutique agency I have been able to work closely with the Company Directors, Senior Designer, Art Directors, Copywriters, Social Team and both front and back end Developers, simultaneously liaising with the account teams to ensure the client receives the best product/work in response to their set brief.

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  Various companies and clients

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator

    • Apr 2011 - Aug 2017
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Professional Experience‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾• Graphic DesignCreating high end art work that stands out across multiple platforms from digital to print in a variety of mediums tailored to the clients specifications. • IllustrationWhen someone loves drawing it is hard for them to stop. Creating custom illustrations by hand and digitally creating art work that truly stands out and is original with a unique personal style. • Corporate Identity DesignBringing brands to life and making them easily recognisable to the target audience. Working with clients to ensure they get the look their business needs. • AdvertisingArt directing concepts from initial ideas to full art work across multiple platforms utilising a various disciplines. Employing the right tactics to get more conversions to the clients business and enhancing brand recognition as well as sales. • Promotional MaterialEvents, gigs, social media cover images and online flyers that increase exposure and connection to an audience. Creating posters and flyers for print to individuals and businesses. Promotional material, CD and EP cover designs for bands.• PhotographyImages for musicians for use within press packs, CD covers, flyers, posters and social media, with work being featured in Terrorizer magazine.

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  SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre Limited

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    SMTC UK is the European arm of SAIC Motor, responsible for key phases of the automotive engineering, research, design, and development programmes of all new MG and Roewe products for global markets. Within this position I was responsible for developing an internal corporate identity and applying it to all facets of the company, whilst also creating internal signage and corporate presentations. I have also created animations, illustrations, and digital designs for their company website and linked banners. Alongside this I designed vehicle decals to help the company meet deadlines.

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  Auctus Management Group

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Graphic Designer

    • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Professional Experience‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾• Graphic DesignCreating all visual elements across four brands for internal and external communications in both print and digital formats for specific target audiences. Creating concepts for B2B pitches and working with other companies within the industry to promote industry wide initiatives across the UK.• IllustrationBespoke illustrations for various promotional activities within the company. • AdvertisingArt directing and art working print and digital advertisements for use in industry magazines, company websites and social media. Following the concept from research, initial ideas, and pitch, through to final art work.• EditorialLayout design for industry magazine advertorials, internal communication booklets, company newsletters and company brochures.• PhotographyCreating an image bank for company use and photographing unique company images in a dangerous work environment - specialist industry training and qualifications were taken before access was allowed.• VideoStoryboarding, production and post production for the brands YouTube channel, as well as internal process tutorials.• Brand ManagementEnsuring that the brand standards were met across all platforms for four brands. Creating new corporate identity elements such as logo design, stationary and bespoke icon sets. Major Achievements ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾• Growing the roleBefore starting at the company there was no dedicated design department. During my time there I built the the position of graphic designer from nothing to an integral part of the company. • Increasing brand awarenessIncrease brand awareness across all four brands and helped to establish the company as a leader in the market, place as well as attracting new talent into the business. • Making Safety Simple campaignIncreasing sales of rail safety technology through print and video which attracted international attention.

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  Madhouse Rehearsals

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Crew/Shift Manager

    • Jun 2012 - Feb 2015
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Customer ServiceManagerBarman

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  Opal Prints

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom. Solihull, United Kingdom.

  • Art Worker / Location Manager

    • Apr 2011 - Feb 2012
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom. Solihull, United Kingdom.

    Professional Experience‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾• Art WorkerRetouch, repair and bespoke image tailoring to a variety of client needs. Preparing artwork for large format printing using a keen eye and attention to detail to produce high quality finished products. • Location ManagementManaging the store location, keeping track of stock levels, deadline management and sales targets. • PitchingDelivering a high quality pitch to entice clients into making purchasing decisions. Using skills, knowledge and expertise to demonstrate to potential clients what they would receive when using the service and the added benefits the brand possessed over it's competitors. Gaining the clients trust then guiding the client through the process and being with them every step of the way. • ProductionLarge format printing onto canvas, canvas frame creation and stretching without damaging print quality.Major Achievements ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾• Building relationshipsWinning the trust of clients and achieving a high rate of returning customers. Clients asking for me by name when submitting work, and word of mouth recommendations.• Efficiency Tight deadlines required me to push my boundaries in terms of speed, quality and efficiency, maximising out-put and increasing my skill set.• Pitching Learning and implementing pitching skills to a wide variety of clients. Knowing exactly what information was needed in order to guide a client to a purchasing decision and identifying target audiences. • Self sufficiencyBeing solely responsible for performance and targets which increased work efficiency, time management and skill level.

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  HMV

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom. Solihull, United Kingdom. Coventry, United Kingdom.

  • Stockroom Manager

    • Jan 2007 - Feb 2011
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom. Solihull, United Kingdom. Coventry, United Kingdom.

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  John Lewis

  • Solihull

  • Sales Assistant

    • Oct 2002 - Sep 2005
    • Solihull