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Senior Graphic Designer & Marketing Associate.
Quickfire Tableware Ltd | Sheffield | September 2015 – Present
Senior Graphic Designer in charge of all creative design, brand
identity and pre-print production material.
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LinkedIn
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Passionate, innovative, and multitalented Graphic Designer and
Illustrator with over 10 years’ experience crafting exceptional
quality work for Digital and Print campaigns. A natural
communicator with excellent written and verbal skills; a dynamic
and flexible team player with the ability to prioritise multiple
projects, work independently, and proactively remove barriers.
Highly creative with strong technical skills; accustomed to
performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on
working within brand guidelines and budget requirements. Highly
proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, digital content creation and
translating client briefs and feedback into high-impact and
engaging creative content.
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Hasland Hall Community School | GCSE Grades A*-C
Art & Design
English Language
English Literature
History
Science
Newbold Community School | A Level
Art & Design
English Literature
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Maintenance, development, and guardianship of Brand
guidelines, ensuring clear and cohesive message across
Digital, Print, Social and Website
Safeguarding library of brand-related assets and materials,
ensuring accurate and consistent usage, including
sourcing imagery and creating accessible media
directories.
Incepting and designing diverse in-house & promotional
marketing materials, e.g., leaflets, brochures, signage, and
advertisements, and reworking existing materials for online
or print.
Proof-reading layouts and copy to ensure accurate and
consistent content across all print and digital channels.
Creating content for multiple marketing platforms,
including Social Media, Web, Digital and Print advertising to
engage with new and return customers.
Editing, reformatting, and retouching images taken inhouse or via third party clients to incorporate into existing
marketing.
Taking the lead on projects, from inception through to
completion; liaising with Director and providing regular
updates, concepts, drafts, and final artwork within agreed
deadlines.
Mentoring and supporting colleagues with design and
technical issues to ensure team targets are met.
Keeping up to date on modern design trends and tools to
ensure brand is ahead of the curve.
Collaborating with different teams, colleagues, and outside
contractors to promote brand cohesion and elevate the
work environment and culture.
Working with high-profile brands such as Audi, BMW,
LEON, and Samsung.
Short form video editing and motion graphics for Social
Media.
Excellent presentation and communication skills when
gathering information on Trade Shows to draw in new
clients and potential stakeholders.
Ensuring compliance with all Company policies and
guidelines.
Encouraging equality, sustainability, and diversity though
all internal and external communication channels.
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Illustrator
Unclassified Encounter YouTube Channel | February 2021 – Present
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Producing illustrations for the bi-monthly historical fiction YouTube
series, Unclassified Encounter.
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LinkedIn
Linkedin.com/in/shaunspeight
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Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator,
InDesign, After Effects.
Confident and literate communicator
Highly flexible with ability to multitask & troubleshoot
problems creatively.
Knowledgeable Print & Digital Designer
Experienced Brand Guardian
Talented Illustrator in traditional or digital media.
Quick to learn new skills and processes and deliver
support to colleagues.
Photography
Abilty to work independently or collaboratively as part
of a Team.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Freelance | Norwich & Sheffield | March 2010 – Current
Set up as Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer in 2010, working
with a variety of personal and commercial clients, taking on
commissions worldwide.
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Level 3 First Aid at Work Certification – September 2021
Business Sheffield, Strategic Marketing Development – March
2016
Business Sheffield, On Trend Social Media – April 2016.
Simon Andrews (Current Client)--
Current Employer
Reference details available upon successful application.
Digital Illustrations based on writer scripts and image
briefs.
Interpreting outlines and working with feedback to create
finished art pieces.
Working with layout and design requirements, based on
final script, and editing requirements.
Formatting artwork within YouTube video guidelines.
Producing bespoke artwork and designs for social media.
Proofreading scripts and designs before sending for
publication.
Character and storyboard design.
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Logo, brand, and visual identity design for national and
international companies, including TAIT, Brilliant Stages.
Story boarding for animation, comic books and video.
Comic book illustration for published works including Dead
Last and Something Wicked.
Merch design for mugs, t-shirts, hoodies, hats and more.
Stage dressing design for gigs and events, such as the In
Harmony youth concert at London’s South Bank Centre.
Digital and illustration assets for social media.
Event materials, including business cards, flyers, posters,
and digital signage.
Branding for websites, mailshots, and newsletters.
Designing websites on Shopify, Squarespace & WordPress.
Album artwork design and print set up.
Illustrations for media personalities and influencers, such
as 2021 Social Media avatar illustration for actor
Hainsley Lloyd Bennett.
