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Experience
2015-2016
Sodexo Stevenage
Contract Senior Art Director
Created visual ideas and concepts related to integrated marketing campaigns for several Sodexo brands in conjunction with the graphic design team, comprising three employees, whilst reporting to the Head of Art. Assembled compelling and eye-catching information graphics when designing newsletters on behalf of clients. Organised client meetings to discuss client requirements and business objectives, liaising actively with clients throughout projects to create a vision and conceive designs.
· Prioritised, managed, and delivered graphic design projects within agreed timelines at optimal client satisfaction levels.
· Led the rebranding of the Aspretto coffee, producing new ideas/concepts and developing design briefs as per time and cost restrictions.
Notable Clients: Aspretto Coffee, Sodexo Health Food, Defence Force, The UK and The Armed forces.
2016-Present
Signet Trading London
Contract Senior Art Director
Supported the in-house graphics team, comprising eight members with the design of brochures, catalogues, logos, websites, press, DM, packaging, and POS graphics for several well-established retail brands. Briefed the Head of Marketing on end-to-end creative activities. Created new design themes for impactful, eye-catching marketing and collateral material. Delivered rough sketches and worked with layouts ready for print by utilising illustrative abilities. Achieved targeted goals by cross-functionally collaborating with printers, copywriters, photographers, illustrators, designers, web developers, and marketing specialists.
· Saved costs on total budgets by transitioning the design of all brochures and catalogues in-house.
· Designed H. Samuel Christmas catalogue and POS in 2017.
· Revamped Amanda Wakeley adverts for the press, as well as the layout and design of Ernest Jones and H. Samuel Prestige brochures.
Notable Clients: Ernest Jones, H Samuel, Amanda Wakeley, Vera Wang, Emmy London, and Neil Lane.
2013-2016
Riflexx Ltd London
Designer
Established and managed an online web company to produce ethnic prints for canvases and T-Shirts. Steered the creation of new design themes for marketing and collateral material.
Maximised client acquisition, satisfaction, and retention through the delivery of high-quality work at all times.
2010-2013
Vectone mobile holding Ltd
Creative Director
2008-2010
Art Director New Zealand
Senior Art Director
2007-2008
Ogilvy New Zealand
Creative Director
1995-2007
M&C Saatchi London
Senior Art Director
1994-1995
Saatchi & Saatchi London
Art Director
1991-1994
Finnemore & Field London
Art Director
1990-1991
Solutions by Design London
Art Director
1988-1990
BSB Dorlands London
Art Director
1986-1988
1st Unit London
Graphic Designer
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