About Me
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
I’m a senior designer with over 20 years of experience in digital, print, branding, packaging and exhibition design. My strengths lie in digital design (including e-commerce websites), promotional eshots, magazine and brochure design, direct mail, catalogues, marketing material, corporate identity and guideline development and exhibition design.
I work as a senior designer for a Harrogate based agency. I have experience in winning new business, having helped secure accounts such as Alcoholics Anonynous, Rentplus, OCS, Anglian Water, Kingfisher, Royal College of Nursing, Tube Lines and O2. I also have experience of updating websites in WordPress, print buying and hi-res repro work. In addition, I have freelanced for Macworld and Digit magazines as well as various regional and national companies.
I work as a senior designer for a Harrogate based agency. I have experience in winning new business, having helped secure accounts such as Alcoholics Anonynous, Rentplus, OCS, Anglian Water, Kingfisher, Royal College of Nursing, Tube Lines and O2. I also have experience of updating websites in WordPress, print buying and hi-res repro work. In addition, I have freelanced for Macworld and Digit magazines as well as various regional and national companies.
My software skills include extensive knowledge of XD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. I also have experience of updating websites on the WordPress platform.
WHERE I'VE BEEN. WHAT I'VE DONE
Senior Designer.
Kariba, Harrogate
January 2013 - present
Key projects include:
Working on digital projects for a variety of regional and national clients including:
Working on digital projects for a variety of regional and national clients including:
Eleganza
(https://moderninternaldoors.com/)
Harrogate Automation
(https://harrogate-automation.co.uk/)
Beacon Education
(https://beacon.education/)
GB Architectural (https://www.grc-gbgroup.co.uk/)
The Rainbow Care Group
(https://therainbowcaregroup.com/)
Gauntlet Group (https://gauntletgroup.com/)
Creating branding (and corporate guidelines where necessary) for clients including Added Smile, Rentplus, Acceleris and Zubrance.
Creating packaging for a range of confectionery for Ultimate English (part of the Zubrance stable).
Creating online banners, email marketing campaigns and a variety of printed and large format projects for clients including Gauntlet Group, Salzgitter Mannesmann UK and Alufold Direct.
Gauntlet Group (https://gauntletgroup.com/)
Creating branding (and corporate guidelines where necessary) for clients including Added Smile, Rentplus, Acceleris and Zubrance.
Creating packaging for a range of confectionery for Ultimate English (part of the Zubrance stable).
Creating online banners, email marketing campaigns and a variety of printed and large format projects for clients including Gauntlet Group, Salzgitter Mannesmann UK and Alufold Direct.
Senior Designer.
Berkmann Wine Cellars, Tockwith
June 2012 - December 2012
June 2012 - December 2012
Key projects include:
Working with the London-based marketing team.
Creating marketing materials for Berkmann and sub-brands Vinoceros and Spirit Cartel.
Developing new marketing concepts for the Berkmann North office and the regional sales team.
Improving working practices between the marketing and design departments.
Working with the London-based marketing team.
Creating marketing materials for Berkmann and sub-brands Vinoceros and Spirit Cartel.
Developing new marketing concepts for the Berkmann North office and the regional sales team.
Improving working practices between the marketing and design departments.
Senior Designer/Owner.Howabout Creative Solutions, Harrogate
May 2010 - June 2012
May 2010 - June 2012
Key projects include:
Working with Acceleris MC on various marketing material.
Working with OCS on their annual reports (2012 - 2015).
Regularly working with Kariba, Solace and Clive Sutton.
Working with York Test Laboratories producing various collateral.
Working with Acceleris MC on various marketing material.
Working with OCS on their annual reports (2012 - 2015).
Regularly working with Kariba, Solace and Clive Sutton.
Working with York Test Laboratories producing various collateral.
Senior Designer.
Kindred Agency, Leeds
January 2008 - May 2010
Kindred Agency, Leeds
January 2008 - May 2010
Key projects include:
Leading a small team of designers in producing high-end bid documents, on-site, for Carillion that have resulted in over £1bn worth of contracts for the client in areas such as telecommunications, healthcare and airports.
Working on the rebrand for our parent company, Tribal (a leading provider of professional service to the public sector).
Leading a small team of designers in producing high-end bid documents, on-site, for Carillion that have resulted in over £1bn worth of contracts for the client in areas such as telecommunications, healthcare and airports.
Working on the rebrand for our parent company, Tribal (a leading provider of professional service to the public sector).
Senior Designer.
CG Business Communications, Leeds
May 2005 - January 2008
CG Business Communications, Leeds
May 2005 - January 2008
Key projects include:
Creating the look for Anglian Water News – a design led magazine for employees of Anglian Water. It was very well received by the client since its launch in 2007.
A variety of publications for HBOS, ATS, First Group, Bradford & Bingley and O2.
Creating the look for Anglian Water News – a design led magazine for employees of Anglian Water. It was very well received by the client since its launch in 2007.
A variety of publications for HBOS, ATS, First Group, Bradford & Bingley and O2.
Designer.
Redhouse Lane, London
May 2004 - May 2005
Redhouse Lane, London
May 2004 - May 2005
Key projects include:
Working on a CiB winning publishing project for Barclays, consisting of four glossy, design-led monthly employee magazines.
Working on a CiB winning publishing project for Barclays, consisting of four glossy, design-led monthly employee magazines.
Senior Designer.
Weber Shandwick, London
April 1998 - April 2004
April 1998 - April 2004
Key projects include:
Working on the official daily Motor Show newspaper at the Birmingham International Motor Show in 1998 and 2000.
Designing an exhibition stand for Corbana for the Fruit Logistica Fair at Berlin in 2002 and 2003.
Creating the look for Mexico Business International - focusing on Anglo-Mexican business for Trade Partners UK.
Designing the corporate identity for Landmark Chambers (formerly Breams and Eldon Chambers).
Working on the official daily Motor Show newspaper at the Birmingham International Motor Show in 1998 and 2000.
Designing an exhibition stand for Corbana for the Fruit Logistica Fair at Berlin in 2002 and 2003.
Creating the look for Mexico Business International - focusing on Anglo-Mexican business for Trade Partners UK.
Designing the corporate identity for Landmark Chambers (formerly Breams and Eldon Chambers).
Westoning House,
London
October 1997 - March 1998
Accounts included 3 business magazines for the DTI, Hyundai and an Evening Standard sponsored guide to tourist London.
Designing Business Eye, a DTI publication for Anglo-Indian business.
8 Coleridge Drive
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 3LS
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 3LS
Contact me
m:
07811 467336
t:
01432 540668
t: 01432 540668