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About David
I Am A Graphic Designer Based In Gloucestershire With Very Strong, Imaginative and Intelligent Design Ideas
Hire DavidCreative Design Ideas
After graduating with a 1st Class Honours degree in Graphic Communications I have been lucky enough to work in my dream job as a Graphic Designer for over 18 years. I am innovative and love the use of negative space which makes my print and digital designs imaginative and intelligent. I feel proud to be able to say with confidence that I love what I do and I’m really good at it too!
Design For Print
I work closely with trusted printers who produce exceptional quality print work. My years of experience have given me detailed knowledge and understanding of all design-to-print processes such as specifying a job for print, preparing the artwork so it is print quality and checking over both paper and digital proofs.
Digital Platforms
I can design and create layouts and graphics across lots of digital formats and platforms such as website design, animation, html emails and presentations.
Application Knowledge
I have excellent specialist knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud software and use InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat on a daily basis. I also have good working knowledge of both Dreamweaver and Flash.
My Story
I graduated from The University of Wales, Institute Cardiff with a 1st Class honours degree in Graphic Communications.
Since then I have been working in both marketing agencies and also in-house at one of the UK's leading window manufacturers as head creative. This has given me a wealth of experience of working on the client side and agency side of the business.
I have now decided to use my experience to provide design and artwork to anyone who needs help in marketing and promoting their business.
I am a very friendly and approachable person who is very open to meet up and discuss any design projects that you have coming up that I could potentially help you with. I look forward to hearing from you.
Career Summary
MASCO UK Window Group
January 2015 - September 2018
Head Creative - I was head designer working within an in-house marketing team across all divisions of the business. Working closesly with the Project Managers I created and oversaw all marketing collateral for the company.
Earl & Thompson Marketing
June 2005 - December 2014
Graphic Designer - I was 1 of only 2 designers in an awardwinning integrated design and marketing agency employing 11. Working in a very close knit team meant there was a lot of responsibility placed upon the designers to create high quality work in high pressure situations.
Blue-Edged
August 2004 - May 2005
Graphic Designer - Marketing agency in Cirencester - formerly Thompson & Wilson. A struggling agency that was badly run but my experience there held me in good stead for the rest of my career.
Snap Creative Ltd
September 2002 - August 2004
Graphic Designer - A small design agency in Reading and because of this a lot of responsibility was placed upon me. Worked with small businesses with low budgets and created good design despite this.
Client Experience
I have designed and worked with a number of companies across different business sectors. Proof if needed that I can handle any project.