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Illustrator / Graphic Designer
James McLarney
Liverpool, United Kingdom
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About
I am a freelance Illustrator and have been working as a Graphic Designer / Design Team Leader for the past 4 years. I specialise in Illustration, focusing on Merchandising, Poster and Book Cover design.
During my time working as a Graphic Designer I have become competent in working to a specific brief, company brand guides and deadlines. I am confident liaising with clients having done so throughout my career and I am always looking to progress within my industry and take on new ventures. -
Education
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BA (Hons) First Class 1 Illustration with AnimationUniversity of Chester2011 - 2014Chester University: September 2011- July 2014 • Working towards and completing BA (Hons) Illustration with Animation
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Foundation Diploma - Merit Art and DesignWirral Metropolitan College2010 - 2011Wirral Metropolitan College: September 2010 – July 2011 • Working towards and completing Foundation Diploma Art and Design
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A Level Range of A LevelsBirkenhead Sixth Form College2008 - 2010Birkenhead Sixth Form College: September 2008 – July 2010 • Working towards and competing a selection of A Levels Applied ICT AS Double DD Media Studies AS B Religious Studies AS C Applied ICT A2 Double CC Media Studies A2 B
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GCSE GCSE'sWoodchurch High School2003 - 2008Woodchurch High School: September 2003 - July 2008 English Literature GCSE B English Language GCSE B Maths GCSE C Physics GCSE A Biology GCSE B Chemistry GCSE C ICT GCSE A Media Studies GCSE B Religious Studies GCSE B Catering GCSE C
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Freelance IllustratorJames McLarney ArtAug 2010 - Present (14 years 4 months)I have been working as a Freelance Illustrator and Designer since University. Throughout my career I have worked on a range of briefs across a broad spectrum of clients, some of these include:
Graphics and Promotional Designer for Synthedative Events and Production
Duties included:
• Poster designing
• Ticket designing
• Advertisement for multiple local music festivals and events.
• The use of Adobe Photoshop
• The use of Adobe Illustrator
• The use of Mac
Freelance Design for Cheshire West and Chester Council:
Duties included:
• Graphic Designer for Ellesmere Port Town Centre ‘What’s On’ Magazine
• The use of Adobe Photoshop
• The use of Adobe Illustrator
• The use of Mac
Social Media Designer and Graphic Designer/Artist – Buckle Tongue:
Duties included:
• Producing and keeping up to date/current all banners and marketing images/videos, including animations and promotional material across the bands vast social network. (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, You Tube)
Produced all merchandising designs (Album/E.P Covers, T-shirt Designs/Wrist band designs)
• The use of Adobe Photoshop
• The use of Adobe Illustrator
• The use of Mac
Toxteth Television
01/12/2014 24/12/2014
Duties included:
• One months work experience with Purple Revolver, a design studio working with Bay TV in Liverpool.
• Producing original illustrations and designs for their monthly nightlife magazine “Shoot Out”. These were produced using both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and sent to print.
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Graphic Designer / Design Team LeadUnity Print LtdLiverpool, United KingdomJun 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 4 months)Graphic Designer/Design Lead – Unity Print Ltd
Duties included:
• 2+ Years Graphic Design Experience
• Advert Concept and Design for Magazine placement
• Dealing with clients directly via Telephone and Email
• Customer Service (directly discussing design concepts and/or amendments
• Leading a small, capable design team
• Meeting any and all Deadlines given for Magazine production
• Invoicing companies and businesses
• The use of Adobe Creative Suite
• The use of Adobe Photoshop
• The use of Adobe Illustrator
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Apparel Design/IllustratorUnited KingdomFeb 2013 - Jul 2013 (5 months)I worked along side Wolf At Your Door Records for a short time producing a line of Illustrated apparel designs for the label.
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