Experience: 10 years within the Point Of Sale industry
Design Studio Manager
Company: Diam International (UK Base) – One of the worlds leading Point Of Sale design and manufacture companies. www.diam-int.com
Reporting to: Creative Director Dates: April 2005 - present
Responsibilities and Duties
* To Produce a work schedule for both design and development, to recognised standards of speed and quality
* To allocate tasks to both design and development staff and monitor this against the schedule
* To establish a design cost if one is not provided
* To track design costs, to recognised standards of speed and quality
* To manage the use of sub-contractors engaged in design, graphics or other tasks in support of studio operations
* To uphold company rules and regulations and discipline staff when these are breeched
* To ensure that an estimate specification is prepared for all jobs with sufficient scope, and timely manner, so it may be used for estimation
* To ensure that Company information generated by design is stored in a structured manner and can be easily retrieved
* Maintaining IT support and efficiency of software/hardware for the Design studio
* To give tuition and help with software being used throughout the studio – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, 3D Studio Max (all versions).
* To make sure that all hardware and software versions throughout the studio are up to date.
* Implementing new ways to make the studio more efficient
* Originating concepts from brief through to final design
* Originating graphics from brief through to final design
* Originating layouts and structure of unitary
* Attending client meetings to asses and fully understand their requirements
* Experienced in working with and providing solutions for major international clients such as Maybelline, P&G, Boots and Mikiajyi Cosmetics (Dubai)
Achievements
* Setting up Large format printing in house
* Setting up in house vinyl cutting
* Established and integrated the Abobe CS2 suite throughout the studio, radically improving efficiency. Giving help and tuition to staff over the integration period
Design Manager
Company: Interac Design Ltd – A leading point of sale agency based in Leicester with a broad client spectrum covering international and domestic markets.
Reporting to: Managing Director Dates: April 2001 – April 2005
Responsibilities and Duties
* Developing creative briefs from client propositions
* Originate concepts for permanent and temporary unitary displays
* Implementing briefs from conceptual designs to final presentations
* Attending client meetings to asses and fully understand their requirements
* Creation of new client proposals incorporating 3D animations and presentation boards
* To provide flexibility in design through the use of varied software including 3D design, animation, graphic work and product design
* Refinement of existing designs and products
* Played an integral role in the growth of Interac helping turnover double through production of innovative designs
* Experienced in working with and providing solutions for major international clients such as Daler-Rowney, Vtech, Belkin and the Path Group
* Accomplished in creating POS designs for a range of retail outlets targeting different consumer groups
* Proficient in the design of shop interiors
* Management of workflow through the studio to meet tight client deadlines
* Adept at product design with experience in working for clients such as Masterplug
* Responsible for all designs created by Interac
3D Designer
Company: Pointer Designer & Manufacture Ltd – A point of sale agency specialising in manufacture as well as design
Reporting to: Creative Director Dates: Dec 1999 - April 2001
Responsibilities and Duties
* Developing sales briefs into working designs
* Visualising conceptual designs onto 3D packages
* Training colleagues in the use of 3D packages
* Generating unitary for permanent and promotional purposes
* Involvement in projects for major clients such as Proctor and Gamble
* Expanded skills base to encompass the latest 3D design software packages
* Collaborating with the design team to successfully fulfil client briefs
Freelance Designer
Company: Design Evolution Ltd – An up and coming point of sale design company, at this time soon to merge with Pointer Plastics to become Pointer Design and Manufacture Ltd
Reporting to: Creative Director Dates: Oct 1999 – Dec 1999
* Generation of 3D computer models from concept sketches
* Development of material for presentations
Design Capabilities:
3D Studio Max Design Adobe InDesign Adobe GoLive Adobe ImageReady
3D Studio Max Adobe Illustrator Adobe Premier Microsoft Office
3D Studio Viz Adobe Photoshop Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Projects
AutoCad Lt Adobe Dreamweaver
Qualifications:
2:1 BA (Hons): Three Dimensional Product Design
DeMontford University
Leicester
BTECH Diploma: Art and Design Foundation Course
Chesterfield Art College
Chesterfield
A Level: Design (B)
Mathematics (D)
Geography (D)
John Port Sixth Form
Etwall, Derbyshire
GCSE: 9 Grade A-C (6 Grade A)
John Port Secondary School
Etwall, Derbyshire
Design Achievements:
* Major University project exhibited at the New Designers Exhibition (Islington Design Centre July 1999)
* Designs published in the Sunday Times (June 1999)
* Designs published in the Derby Evening Telegraph (June 1999)
Hobbies and Interests / Additional Information:
Sports Karate & Kickboxing (Black Belt 1st Dan)
This has played an integral role in my life for over 21 years and has proved a continual challenge. I have taken the opportunity to train others in the sport and share my skills learnt through the discipline. Karate provides great strength of mind and attitude. These are attributes I have been able to apply directly to my professional career.
I enjoy a variety of other sports also, including snowboarding, skiing and jogging. In addition
I also like to keep abreast of the latest developments in IT software that can assist in my design work.
Full UK driving licence
Computer Literate
Photography
References and Portfolio Available Upon Request
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