Employment History
2016 to present – Johnstons of Elgin
Senior Designer: UX, website design, user testing, branding, press advertising and editorial design, eCRM campaigns, art direction, photography, copywriting
2013 to 2016 – Doner (Agency)
Interactive Designer: website design, UI design, branding, brochure and editorial design, eCRM campaigns, art direction.
2011 to 2012 – Freelance for remote clients
Graphic Designer: branding, print and editorial design.
2011 – Together Agency
Junior Designer: new business, campaign concepts, website design.
Design Proficiency
Ten years industry experience.
Nine years academic study of art, design and communication.
Sound understanding of best practice for both digital and print.
Experience designing for all platforms including mobile, desktop and large format.
Technical Proficiency
Adobe CC – XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, DreamWeaver, AcrobatPro: Highly experienced, all 15+ years.
Sketch, InVision: Experienced, 5+ years.
HTML and CSS: Experienced, 2 years.
Javascript and jQuery: Thorough working knowledge, actively studying and eager to learn more.
Education
Continuing Professional Development
2013 – present Courses from Lynda, Coursera and Codecademy in UX, web development and programming
Chartered Institute of Marketing
2018 Foundation Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing
Loughborough University School of Art & Design
2009 BA (Hons) Degree in Graphic Communication
Salisbury College
2005 BTEC Foundation Course in Art and Design
South Wilts Grammar School For Girls
2004 5 A Levels – Grades A–C
2002 12 GSCEs – Grades A*–C
Interests
Running
Photography
Mountaineering
Skydiving
Self-build
References
Upon request.