Paul Watson
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Dave Amey
Paul and I worked alongside each other at The Creative Engine for 5+ years; a talented designer always delivering to the highest quality, with a great deal of professionalism. Paul brought an abundance of energy to the team regardless of the project at hand, collaborating seamlessly with both design and development groups. As a team leader / product owner Paul strived for the best end product for the client, while having the ability to keep morale high within the production team. Production challenges were always resolved swiftly and communicated effectively to in-house teams, clients and other external parties. I would look forward to working with Paul again, if fortunate for our professional paths to cross once more.
Natalia C.
I have worked with Paul for a year at Pharmiweb Solutions, where we worked together on important projects for ViiV Healthcare and Bristol Myers Squibb. Working with Paul was refreshing, as he solves any design problem in a creative and effective way. He is highly professional, with excellent visual and communication skills, shows great commitment and he is excellent at collaborating, making him an exceptional designer and team player.
Dave Amey
Paul and I worked alongside each other at The Creative Engine for 5+ years; a talented designer always delivering to the highest quality, with a great deal of professionalism. Paul brought an abundance of energy to the team regardless of the project at hand, collaborating seamlessly with both design and development groups. As a team leader / product owner Paul strived for the best end product for the client, while having the ability to keep morale high within the production team. Production challenges were always resolved swiftly and communicated effectively to in-house teams, clients and other external parties. I would look forward to working with Paul again, if fortunate for our professional paths to cross once more.
Natalia C.
I have worked with Paul for a year at Pharmiweb Solutions, where we worked together on important projects for ViiV Healthcare and Bristol Myers Squibb. Working with Paul was refreshing, as he solves any design problem in a creative and effective way. He is highly professional, with excellent visual and communication skills, shows great commitment and he is excellent at collaborating, making him an exceptional designer and team player.
Dave Amey
Paul and I worked alongside each other at The Creative Engine for 5+ years; a talented designer always delivering to the highest quality, with a great deal of professionalism. Paul brought an abundance of energy to the team regardless of the project at hand, collaborating seamlessly with both design and development groups. As a team leader / product owner Paul strived for the best end product for the client, while having the ability to keep morale high within the production team. Production challenges were always resolved swiftly and communicated effectively to in-house teams, clients and other external parties. I would look forward to working with Paul again, if fortunate for our professional paths to cross once more.
Natalia C.
I have worked with Paul for a year at Pharmiweb Solutions, where we worked together on important projects for ViiV Healthcare and Bristol Myers Squibb. Working with Paul was refreshing, as he solves any design problem in a creative and effective way. He is highly professional, with excellent visual and communication skills, shows great commitment and he is excellent at collaborating, making him an exceptional designer and team player.
Dave Amey
Paul and I worked alongside each other at The Creative Engine for 5+ years; a talented designer always delivering to the highest quality, with a great deal of professionalism. Paul brought an abundance of energy to the team regardless of the project at hand, collaborating seamlessly with both design and development groups. As a team leader / product owner Paul strived for the best end product for the client, while having the ability to keep morale high within the production team. Production challenges were always resolved swiftly and communicated effectively to in-house teams, clients and other external parties. I would look forward to working with Paul again, if fortunate for our professional paths to cross once more.
Natalia C.
I have worked with Paul for a year at Pharmiweb Solutions, where we worked together on important projects for ViiV Healthcare and Bristol Myers Squibb. Working with Paul was refreshing, as he solves any design problem in a creative and effective way. He is highly professional, with excellent visual and communication skills, shows great commitment and he is excellent at collaborating, making him an exceptional designer and team player.
Credentials
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Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
The Chartered Institute of Environmental HealthDec, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Golfbreaks
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of Design & Brand
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Jan 2022 - Present
This new position was created by Golfbreaks to build their inhouse design capabilities. It was recognised that good design practises in digital and traditional media had played an important role in their success since 2021.It's challenging position thats great fun and extremely rewarding!It encompasses managing the brand and delivering digital and traditional design projects within Golfbreaks. Maintaining a consistent visual identity for the entire business, whilst ensuring that the design team maintains and evolves this brand as the business grows. I collaborate closely with product owners on product journeys, design plans and content journeys; and helping maintain a constancy for all customer interactions. I also work very closely with stakeholders and teams such as marketing and development.As the design team grows, I am actively building, mentoring, and hiring talent. Ensuring growth for both creative staff and Golfbreaks.
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Senior Creative for Design & User Experience
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2021
I jumped at the chance to work with Golfbreaks. They had immediate requirements for a refreshed brand identity and a new commerce website. The new branding brought fresh recognition to this market leading travel company. While the first iteration the website increased online conversion and direct sales calls, the latter with much improved conversion rates. There was strong demand across the business encompassing in all forms of media including social, videos, banners, brochures. A true full stack designer position!Products: Website, personalized emails, branding, digital marketing materials, physical marketing materials, brochures, video.
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huumun
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United Kingdom
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior UI Designer
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
This role was a change of industry for me and was very rewarding. Primarily, I managed visual design for the ViiV healthcare website, a joint venture by Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline, both leading life sciences companies. I relied on working closely with experts both client and agency side, including medical specialists, user experience experts, pharmaceutical product owners and digital artworkers both in the UK and abroad.Products: Promotional videos, iPad presentation systems, websites.Skills: Client liaison, Visual Conceptualisation, Product Conceptualisation, Translation management, User Interface (UI) design, Digital Graphics Production, Story boarding, Animation.Due to the sensitive nature of the data used in medical trails I am unable to show screenshots on linked in.
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ORCKID, your creative engine
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Design
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Apr 2012 - Aug 2017
With greater access to key stakeholders, this busy role meant managing both new and on-going projects. Requiring beautiful looking solutions with provable returns of investment. Business requirements, customer profiles, and technical limitations had to be fully understood. Responsibility for every visual aspect remained with me. I worked very closely with brand teams and stakeholders to ensure all parties were informed (and there were no surprises along the way). I produced the style guides and key design elements for each project, with smaller or specialist tasks delegated to team members.Products: eLearning LMS, eLearning content, Tablet based retail Kiosks, Bespoke Retail Kiosks, On-Device Demos, Web, Bespoke Retail Experiences.Skills: Product Owning, Client liaising, Scope Creation, Visual Conceptualisation, Product Conceptualisation, Team management, Translation management, User Experience (UX) design, User Interface (UI) design, Copy and Script Writing, Digital Graphics Production, Video direction, Video production, Story boarding, Animation.
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Senior Digital Designer / Department Manager
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Mar 2008 - Mar 2012
I really enjoyed managing small team of creatives, ensuring the highest visual design standards from conception to delivery. This was done in an agile environment of stakeholders and wider development team members. I continued to be instrumental in designing and producing all aspects of digital visuals (UI, UX, animation, photography, video, voice over, etc)Products: eLearning LMS, eLearning content, Tablet based retail Kiosks, Bespoke Retail Kiosks, On-Device Demos, Web, Bespoke Retail Experiences.Skills: Client Liaising, Visual Conceptualisation, Team Management, Translation Management, User Experience (UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Copy and Script Writing, Digital Graphics Production, Video Direction, Video Production, Story Boarding, Animation.
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Senior Digital Designer
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Apr 2003 - Feb 2008
There was never a dull moment being the Senior digital designer at The Creative Engine. I was integral in the projects that were being delivered at the time. The role required skills in many digital disciplines, including all aspects of UI, UX, 3D graphics and video. I reached a high level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite gaining Adobe Certified Expert certification. Products: eLearning LMS, eLearning Modules, Tablet based retail Kiosks, On-Device Demos, Web. Skills: User Experience (UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Copy and Script Writing, Visual Conceptualisation, Product Conceptualisation, Digital Graphics Production, Video Direction, Video Production, Story Boarding, Animation, Translation Management.
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ORCKID, your creative engine
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Designer
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Apr 1998 - Feb 2003
A broad role requiring specialist knowledge of all methods and techniques of digital design and production. Understanding and becoming knowledgeable in the key technologies of the time CD-ROM, Video, 3D and web.Projects: eLearning LMS, eLearning Modules, On-Device Demos, DVDSkills: User Interface (UI) design, Copy and Script Writing, Visual Conceptualisation, Product Conceptualisation, Digital Graphics Production, Video Production, Storyboarding, Animation, Translation Management
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Digital Illustrator and Graphic Production
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Sep 1994 - Mar 1998
My first full time design was a fantastic introduction into graphics. These early digital/web projects had tight technical restrictions which needed clever solutions. I learnt valuable lessons in interactivity which are just as relevant years later.Projects: Disc based promotional material, On-Device DemosSkills: Digital Graphics Production, Digital Illustration, Traditional Illustration.
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Education
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1991 - 1994
Buckinghamshire New University
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1989 - 1990
Kingston College
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1984 - 1989
Sunbury Manor
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