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Hi and welcome to my portfolio
I undertake freelance work on both Web and Print projects and I am able to tackle a brief constructively, identifying what is required then quickly deciding the best approach to get across your key message. I always design custom made and unique work plus I endeavor to make the websites I build compliant, with valid and semantic code behind my designs. This allows the websites to be used by people with disabilities and to be search-engine friendly with better cross-browser compatibility.
Basically, it's my business is to make yours look good with memorable and accessible websites, effective logos and informative marketing material.
Ibex Internet - Designer
I can be found at Ibex on their Web projects with more Coding, eCommerce and general CMS stuff plus building our Print and Branding skills at Ibex Internet.
The Creative Branch - Designer
At The Creative Branch I used to work across Branding, Print and Web projects including designing and building standard compliant HTML & CSS websites, HTML eMarketing design & build and Flash. I worked in a team with the head of departments for Web and Print producing unique print pieces and custom made web designs.
Viscom Studios - Designer
I was the senior studio designer and during my time at Viscom I liaised with all new and existing clients. I was also involved with pitching for prospective work.
The range of work I undertook was extremely varied from traditional print jobs such as brochures, newsletters, display panels and flyers to company re-branding, 360° immersive photography and web design and development.
GE Fabbri - Art Editor
As a key Art Editor within the developments department I art directed new magazines. During this time I would work on the magazine design, logo’s, promotional items and all focus group research material.
The most successful title I developed was the James Bond Spy Files. I took the magazine through the development and research stages to it’s very successful national launch in January 2002.
As well as directing my team of 3 designers I brought in to the magazine a selection of illustrators and photographers to work on developing a contemporary yet fun filled magazine. After the launch I continued with the magazine for 3 months then returned to the developments department.
Freelance - Art Editor / Designer
Art Editor. Titles included The Guardian Guide, The Big Issue, Last Minute.com magazine, Golf Monthly.
Designer. Titles included Ministry Magazine, Aura Magazine,The Big Issue, PC Friendly, Shoot, @Kids, Emap Digital.
Emap Publishing - Art Editor of Select Music magazine
As the Art Editor of Select music magazine I was in charge of a team of 2 designers and responsible for all aspects of the visual identity of the magazine. This involved designing all covers, major features and general artwork including cd’s, promotional items such as posters, newspapers, t-shirts, badges, and Glastonbury Festival supplements.
I was jointly responsible with the Picture Editor for conceptualizing all photo shoots. This involved the selection and briefing of photographers, liaising with press officers, organising props, booking locations and directing shoots.
IPC publishing - Art Editor for NME
During this time I was responsible for a team of 2 designers. I briefed and worked with them on the design of all editorial pages. My duties also included commissioning illustrators for each issue.
My knowledge of Indesign, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXPress and Freehand is first rate and having worked for 15 years in hectic and pressured environments I have developed excellent team leadership and organisational skills and cope extremely well under pressure.
