Printer friendly ]Freelance Senior Graphic Designer Atherstone, Warwickshire, UK
Graphic Design - Currently developing strong trend lead graphics for innovative yet commercial ranges
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| Hourly Rate: | £30.00 |
| Available From: | Now | Seller ID: | 294634 |
 : Offers a discounted hourly rate to registered charities |
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I am a motivated and professional individual with over 6 years design experience. Currently developing strong trend lead graphics for innovative yet commercial ranges. Whether adapting to tight design briefs or creating fresh new concepts I have strong modern handwriting and attention to detail.
My excellent communication skills have enabled me to make light work when dealing directly with customers and factories in the far east. My friendly disposition means that I interact well with both clients and colleagues.
Advanced Illustrator and Photoshop
Basic knowledge of Tex-Design and currently developing skills in Tex- Check
Communication & admin - Microsoft Office
Employment History
(Mar 2005 & ongoing)
Senior Graphic Designer
Hamilton Road, Leicester. Trend prediction / inspiration, graphic and garment design for a variety of well known high street stores, as well as overseas customers.
Developing full ranges of nightwear, underwear & swimwear for ladies, men and children. Creating placement prints, appliqué’s, repeat prints, embroideries and weaves. Taking designs from initial concept right through to finalized garments.
Liaising directly with key account customers, ensuring their requirements are met and exceeded.
Responsible for interviewing, training and developing the skills of junior designers
(Jun 2003 to Mar 2005)
Promoted to - Key account manager / Graphic Designer
Barkby Road, Leicester. Responsible for managing a number of key accounts, taking garments from design through to production.
Dealing directly with factories in India, China and Turkey ensuring garments and strike off’s arrive correctly, within the customers time frame and ready for approval.
Translating customer briefs and delegating work between myself and 3 other graphic designers
Creating strong graphic & garment design for a wide variety of nightwear and underwear for ladies, men’s, boys and girls
(Jul 2002 to 2003)
Graphic Designer
Arristocrate , Barkby Road, Leicester Placement and repeat prints for nightwear & underwear
Packaging design for nightwear, underwear and socks
July 2001–2002
Gap year, traveling & working in Australia
In addition to gaining confidence the trip provided me with clarity and focus for my future career.
Education
( 1997 to 2000)
DeMonfort University
B.A Hons. Fashion & Textile Design
Graduated 2.1
( 1995 to 1997)
King George V College
Art (C), Media Studies (C), English Literature (C)
