Travel.co.uk
For a period of just over 2 years I worked at Travel.co.uk as the lead web and print designer. The parent company (Holidays Your Way Ltd) also owned and ran several other travel brands covering the basic bucket-and-spade package holidays through to cruises and ski holidays. As lead web and print designer across these varied brands my role was very broad, one minute I would be preparing newspaper adverts for print and the next I would be designing bespoke pages for a separate brand's website. Although the parent company is now defunct, I learnt a huge amount during my time there due to being constantly under pressure to deliver accurate and attractive design work. One of the most demanding tasks was producing print ads for the Daily Mail based on offers that were put together that morning. The turnaround was approximately 2 hours and squeezing the offer text, pictures, further details and small print all in to a tiny advert was tough but very rewarding.
About Me
I run a small design agency ([login to view URL]) where I've worked on responsive web design, web apps, branding and brand concepts, bespoke prints, email design and social media management and consultancy for and with international clients. I would describe myself as super creative, highly ambitious, endlessly enthusiastic and always thinking outside the box. I thrive on creative projects and focus on being productive, efficient and accurate to ensure projects are completed within the desired timescale and on budget. I am constantly learning new techniques, software, hardware and its application in all fields of media, from sound to design, sales to research. 11 Years Experience ----------------------------- Based in Birmingham (UK), my most recent projects have been for [login to view URL], [login to view URL] and an exciting travel startup. I was previously the lead web and print designer at Holidays Your Way (parent company to [login to view URL] and [login to view URL] Travel) and UI/UX lead at big data startup Eysys. The breadth of my previous roles was vast and meant I could be working on anything from national newspaper adverts through to building websites and brands. Pair that with my 11 years of freelance design, and my experience and expertise have put me in a great position to be able to setup my own design firm. Areas of Expertise ------------------------- Based on my experience and current skill set, I can work on projects that involve: Responsive Web Design & Development (Mobile/Tablet Optimised) Branding Development & Design Print Design (Business Card, Brochure, CV) Email Design & Campaign Management HTML/CSS Templating Social Profile Design Social Media Management & Marketing Consultancy Audio Editing Bespoke Music Production I write tight, standards compliant HTML5 and CSS3. I create strong brand concepts and detailed web mockups with Photoshop and Illustrator. I make websites invitingly interactive with lightweight Javascript. I produce print-ready designs in InDesign. I build bespoke email designs that integrate gracefully with MailChimp, Constant Contact and mobile devices as well as being heavily tested in every email client you can think of. I integrate sites with the most popular content management systems. I set up thriving stalls on social media for SME's and organisations. I also produce music under the name of Channel Swimmer ([login to view URL]) and signed my first record deal at age 18. Education -------------- [login to view URL] Sound Technology (First-class hons) University of Glamorgan (2005 - 2008) Professional Development Award in Project Management City & Guilds
$ 32 USD/hr
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