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    I'm David

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    a Designer

    of printed projects from A to Z

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me and my work

About

A creative designer who understands that design isn't just about producing strong visuals, but is also about problem solving, and collaboration with others. I have many years of experience working with clients and teams from various industries, including publishing, automotive, cosmetics, music and lighting.

My areas of expertise include advertising, branding, packaging, and point of sale. I'm always learning and experimenting with new techniques to keep my work fresh.

Graphic Design

Branding

Marketing

Logo Creation

expertise

core competencies

Brand

Understand the brand for maximum engagement

Product

Reach target audiences at launch and beyond

Design for Print

Brochures, advertising, exhibitions and POS

Digital Design

Visuals, email campaigns, presentations, and more

Promotional

Bespoke displays, to targeted merchandise

Sales Support

Creating tools to boost sales and visibility

Brands Managed
Products Launched
Albums on Repeat
Support Animals
tools of the trade

key Skills

Solid communication, and working with the client to understand their vision and deliver effective results. Creative thinking to elevate the visual appeal of projects, enhancing user engagement through the use of typography. Technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software to deliver comprehensive design and editing. Experienced in creating both marketing and branding collateral, increasing awareness and maintaining a consistent identity.

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Acrobat

MS Office Suite

SketchUp

Dreamweaver

Blender

commercial Experience

Career

Creative Lead 2011-Present

Aurora Lighting Starting as Graphic Designer, then Brand Manager, and now Creative Lead. Integral member of a small team serving 6 international hubs across 50+ countries. Spearheaded expansion of in-store presence in a network of 650+ national wholesalers. Managed cross-channel campaigns reaching 138,500 subscribers in leading trade and architectural publications. Led the design, production, and implementation of thousands of POS units annually. Developed brand guidelines and graphics standards for use across 10 brands. Improved internal visibility of marketing materials and processes. Collaborated with national buying groups and international partners. Produced custom collateral for product launches and industry events.

Graphic Designer 2002-2011

Archant Herts & Cambs Created effective display advertisements and marketing materials for regional magazines and newspapers. Collaborated with editorial and sales teams to enhance existing products and bring new ones to market. Rebranded key titles within the portfolio to boost reader interest and sales. Supported marketing teams across multiple sites with print and digital assets. Maintained strong working relationships with internal departments, advertising centres and external agencies.

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Contact

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