Kathryn George

Kathryn George Experience 1G/7 Charlotte Street Eden Terrace, Auckland 1021 Phone:--www.kgdesignconsultany.com www.linkedin.com/in/kathgeorge Creative Director | KG Design Consultancy | Auckland – Feb 2017 Present I help existing companies and organisations create highly engaging, consumable video content allowing them to connect with their audience and add value to their product or service. Graphic Journalist | Fairfax Media | Auckland – June 2017 - Present Creating print and digital designs to be used across a variety of editorial news publications and platforms. Graphics Editor | The Sun Newspaper | London – Jan 1997 - Feb 2016 I managed a team of graphic artists and designers who produced static and motion information graphics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Using modern brainstorming techniques, we formulated ideas for editorial, marketing and commercial purposes utilised in both print and digital campaigns. Freelance Graphic Artist | Newspapers | London – Jun 1990 - Dec 1996 Creating illustrations and information graphics to tight deadlines for various newspapers in London, including The Mail, The Guardian and The Telegraph. Graphic Artist | The Age Newspaper | Melbourne – Mar 1989 - Mar 1990 Producing illustrations and graphics daily and weekly for a national newspaper. Graphic Artist | The Auckland/Sunday Star – July 1986 - Mar 1989 Producing illustrations and graphics daily and weekly for a regional newspaper. Software • After Effects • InDesign Education User Experience Design • Premiere Pro • Photoshop https://www.lynda.com/learning-paths Become an Agile Project Manager https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths • Cinema 4D • Illustrator University Entrance Art - 2, Geography - 2, English - 3, Biology - 3, Maths - 4. Profile I am a graphic designer with over 30 years experience creating designs and information graphics for the media industry in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. I am enthusiastic and passionate about graphic design and visualising ideas to produce meaningful content for both print and digital platforms. Before my current roles, I managed a team of graphic artists and designers who created news graphics for The Sun newspaper on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Working under extremely tight deadlines, it was the team’s responsibility to liaise with editors, journalists and production teams to interpret raw data and create stunning static and motion infographics - including maps, charts and diagrams which were displayed in the newspaper and digitally. After living and working in London for over 20 years, I decided to return to my native country of New Zealand and start afresh. I wanted to try something different, so I founded KG Design Consultancy to help companies and organisations create shareable, consumable video content to connect with their audiences and add value to their product or service. Starting my own business was truly rewarding. However, I missed the interaction with other people in a team environment, so I decided to take on a part-time role as a Graphic Journalist for Fairfax Media. This job combined with developing my business has been inspiring and provided me with many exciting opportunities which I have embraced, and in doing so, I have acquired many new skills. I continue to build my business, and I’m always looking for challenges to help improve my abilities and contribute to an organisation/product that makes a difference in the world. Key skills ▶ Systematic and creative design thinker ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ References Excellent journalistic skills combined with visual flair Well developed leadership and team building skills Able to collaborate and communicate professionally Driven and innovative Strong organisational and time management abilities Experience working with cross-functional teams Ability to plan and think strategically Social media savvy Works well under pressure and to strict deadlines A people person - friendly and approachable On request