Work Experience

January 2002 to present
Freelance designer

Since becoming a freelance designer I am involved in projects in a much more all round way. I discuss all the clients needs and put together ideas, costs and timings.

I will offer my opinion, make suggestions and can taylor work to clients budgets if need be.

I try to meet face-to-face with clients at various points in a project. I am always keen to make sure clients are aware of progress and understand that projects may need to shift as they develop.

I am always happy to work alongside other companies if the project involves this and am comfortable discussing and communicating design briefs.

I can help clients who have no web knowledge and provide guidance in registering web site address, finding hosting and email set up.

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May 2000 to January 2002
Avatar Interactive, Alton, Hampshire

Web site development, design, build and maintenance. Kiosk user interface design, screensavers, 2D animation and illustration.

I was part of the desig team and worked very closely with producers and the technical department. I discussed ideas and issues with clients and enjoyed face-to-face contact.

I spent the last 14 months of my time at Avatar working on the redesign and build of the National Trust web site. I worked on the project from initial design and development, through to the building and restructuring of the site. I was heavily involved in the day-to-day maintenance and was happy to talk with members of the Trust regarding the changes and additions they wished to make to the site. I also trained members of the National Trust staff so they could use templates that I created for all sections of the main site. I also helped generate new ideas and looked for new ways to keep it up to date and of interest to new and return users.

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July 1997 to May 2000
European Infopoint, Brighton, East Sussex

Web site design, computer graphics and illustration. Involved in projects from conceptual stages through to final product. Taking briefs and developing web sites whilst working closely with clients to achieve desired results. Would contact customers at relevant stages of the project to ensure they were satisfied with work in progress. Also involved with the on going maintenance and updating of web sites once complete.

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April 2000
Illustra, Hove, East Sussex

Sub-contracted by European Infopoint to work for multi media company, Illustra. Created screens for the Stargate television series ready for output onto DVD. Followed strict guidelines on design and layout. I then reproduced each screen in five different languages.

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April 1998 to June 1998
Illustra, Hove, East Sussex

Sub-contracted by European Infopoint to work for 3 months on graphics for multi media company Illustra. Created templates designs, each with high visual impact to be used within PowerPoint for a HP presentation.

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Qualifications

BA Hons - Art Design & Media specialising in Computer Animation
BTEC National Diploma - General Art and Design
A Level - Art and Design, Business Studies
Additional Level - Maths
GCSE - x 9 all at B Grade plus A for Art and Design