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Samuel Jones | Graphic designer
Country House, 123, Country Street, West Bromwich B1 234 | (01949) 123 456 | samuel@jones.com | LinkedIn: @samjones
Objective
I am a Graphic Designer with 15+ years of experience looking for a new challenge. I have a comprehensive portfolio of both web and print design projects, and I am an expert user of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. I am also competent in UI/UX principles.
Work history
Senior Graphic Designer
Obi Wan Design Ltd, 2015 – 2018
Key responsibilities included producing online communications such as landing pages, eshots, video work and apps/iBooks to offline communications such as flyers, brochures, invites, materials for exhibitions and shows.
Senior Graphic Designer
James Jones Ltd, 2012 – 2015
Key responsibilities included working closely with copywriters, fellow designers and a wider team of marketing strategists, analysts and sector specialists on multi-disciplined projects and campaigns for B2B customers.
Graphic Designer
Simple Ltd, 2009 – 2012
Key responsibilities included working within the creative team to manage and deliver all projects from brief to final artwork, ensuring excellent and consistent standards are met at all times.
Trainee Graphic Designer
Fabulous & co, 2003 – 2009
Key responsibilities included designing resources such as promotional literature, catalogues, POS and posters, creation of additional assets including exhibition graphics, video and animation for both print and digital.
Education
Masters in Graphic Design (Merit)
Lincoln University, 2001 – 2002
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (2:1)
Lincoln University, 1999 – 2001
4 A Levels
Lincoln College, 1997 – 1999
Graphic Design (A), Art (A), Media (A), Maths (A)
Skills
- Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- Experience of working in digital communications and coding HTML, CSS & JavaScript using the latest web standards and technology.
- Experience of using email automation such as Pardot or Mailchimp.
- Creative thinker, comfortable illustrating and creating artwork.
- Excellent communication skills, excellent organisational skills, the ability to multi-task, handle tight deadlines & be adaptable and flexible to changes in priorities.
Interests
- 3D printing
- Acrobatics
- Acting
References
References are available on request.
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Not sure what to write?
If the job advert is thin on requirements, try looking at job profiles to see what employers typically look for when searching for graphic designers. For example:
- Graphic Designer (National Career Network)
- Graphic Designer (Prospects.ac.uk)
BONUS TIP: Joining a professional organisation is a great way to show passion for your industry. For graphic designers, AIGA, the Graphic Artists Guild, the Society of Illustrators and the Society of Publication Designers may all be of interest.
