Macclesfield, England, United Kingdom
I'm a multi-discipline designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience in the industry. Outside of work I'm passionate about the outdoors and enjoy walking, yoga, podcasts, K Dramas, and taking care of my many, many houseplants (I live in an indoor jungle.)
Design, production, and delivery of high-quality graphics, layouts, and motion content, working closely with key stakeholders to create engaging visuals that clearly communicate brand identity and information. Supporting a diverse portfolio of Hospitality and Retail clients, with responsibility for content management across multiple channels and ongoing support of internal brand and marketing initiatives, including social, web, and marketing collateral. Line management and mentorship of a Content Designer, ensuring high standards of delivery, consistency, and professional development. Key skills and responsibilities: Motion graphics Graphic design (digital & print) Screen layouts and user interfaces Branding and visual identity Marketing and sales materials (online and offline) Artwork and illustration Editing and repurposing content Content management across platforms People management and creative mentorship Clients include: Gap, Victoria’s Secret, Sisley, Mamas & Papas, voco, Crowne Plaza, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, ibis, Holiday Inn, Future Generation, Travelodge
Senior Designer at Screen Media Technology (SMT), a retail technology specialist. SMT provide in-store experiences for the consumer on behalf of the brand. This includes everything from custom video walls in store windows to unique interactive experiences. Responsibilities include: - Client content management throughout duration of project from initial advice to eventual deployment. - Content creation: custom animation, re-purposing of exiting content, editing, re-formatting. - Procurement and content management of music videos for custom entertainment channel. - Static content creation including graphic and interface design for interactive units. - Troubleshooting content issues including media player formats, screens formats, codec issues, content compatibility issues on cross-platform OS; PC and Mac. - Final link in the chain to ensure content is faultless before deployment / installation into sites. - Post-project support for the client on all content updates and related issues. - Creation of all SMT branding and marketing assets including branding pack, web design, show reels, brochures etc. - Responsible for contracted freelancers. Clients worked with directly or via agencies: Nike, Coast, Oasis, Smirnoff, Under Armour, Asprey, Selfridges, Lacoste, New Balance, Sennheiser, LG, Audi, Lifestyle Sports, Absolut Vodka, Diesel, Warner Bros, Marks & Spencers, Bowers & Wilkins, John Frieda, Raymond Weil, Amtico, Peek & Cloppenburg, Daks.
Multimedia Designer undertaking many aspects of design including web and interface, graphic, motion graphics, logo design and branding. Clients include Audi, LG, Amscreen, LifeStyle Sports, The Scarlets Rubgy Club and Bowers & Wilkins.
Contracted while at University. Working under contract for a second time to create another promotional animated short. The animation was included in presentations and promotional packs sent to clients such as Mercedes.
Work undertaken while at University. Development and production of an animated short. The animation was distributed internationally and worked as a promotional tool for The Bridge of Weir.