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Freelance Designer
Mark Whippy
Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
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About
I have extensive skills in producing professional digital / print design work and the know-how to deliver a project from end to end with superb creative knowledge.
I’m a diligent employee with lots of enthusiasm and a passion for design. I thrive in busy studio environments but have learned over the years to keep calm under pressure and focus on the job to deliver flawless results.
I had worked for a large number of successful design agencies mainly specialising in retail. These have been external and internal client facing roles. I also have had the opportunity to manage freelance designers and junior artworkers in the studio.
I have over 15 years experience working as a Graphic / Digital Designer since graduating in 2004. I have since worked with a wide variety of companies designing beautiful websites, digital banners, POS, FMCG, brochures, leaflets and large scale exhibition artwork for world famous brands such Amazon, Jessops, Argos, Mothercare, Stella Artois, Panasonic, The Body Shop, Tesco, Budgens and many more.
I have skills in Sketch, Adobe XD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Keynote, Acrobat Pro, Dreamweaver, CMS, Proof HQ and an understanding of HTML and CSS. -
Education
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Graphic DesignUniversity for the Creative Arts, Epsom, Surrey2001 - 2004
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AS - Level Art and designWest Herts College - Watford2000 - 2001
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A - Levels Graphic Design and ArtKings Langley School1998 - 2000
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Experience
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UI DesignerMilton Keynes, United KingdomSep 2017 - Dec 2017 (3 months)• Sole UI Designer for a new app for TUI (formally Thomson) which will be used for their new fleet of luxury ships for Marella Cruises.
• Wireframing and animation.
• Design TUI merchanise proposals.
• Construct TED digital adverts for Facebook. -
Senior Digital Designer (Contract)Milton Keynes, United KingdomMar 2017 - Sep 2017 (6 months)• Design rotating web banners and static pages for desktop, tablet and mobile.
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Senior Graphic Designer (Contract)Watford, United KingdomApr 2016 - Mar 2017 (11 months)• Internal design agency based in the Mothercare and ELC HQ.
• Highly creative conceptual design.
• Design window displays, 3D visuals, In-store and outdoor POS.
• Client facing so good relationships have to be built.
• Design for both UK and international stores.
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Bid Graphic Designer for HS2 Project (Freelance)Maple Cross, United KingdomApr 2016 - Apr 2016• Constructed creative text heavy editorial artwork which included colourful eye-catching infographics.
• Worked with one other designer on this £1.2 billion project. -
Senior Graphic DesignerLondon, United KingdomAug 2015 - Mar 2016 (7 months)• Produce a wide variety of POS for CO-OP and Spar including animated digital till screens.
• Constructing brochures/leaflets for Well Pharmacy.
• Pitch artwork for RMI.
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Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance)London, United KingdomJul 2015 - Aug 2015 (1 month)• Produced flyers with very strict guidelines for Sky TV.
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Senior Graphic DesignerLondon, United KingdomJun 2013 - Jul 2015 (2 years 1 month)• A client facing role based within the Budgens and Londis Headquarters (Musgrave).
• Designing and artworking a very wide variety of POS.
• Working alongside external design agencies.
• Creating promotional artwork for both print and web.
• Building very strong relationships with clients.
• Working in a very fast-paced environment.
• Managing my own work and as well as freelancers in the studio.
• Offering design guidence to studio artworkers.
• Attending regular client production meetings.
• Ensuring good communication between myself and the client through every stage of artwork. -
Creative Artworker (Freelance)The Big KickHatfield, United KingdomMay 2013 - Jun 2013 (1 month)Highly creative role focusing on POS artwork for well known clients such as Stella Artois, Walkers, Budweiser and Heinz as well as many others.
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Creative Artworker (Freelance)Tesco PLCCheshunt, United KingdomApr 2013 - May 2013 (1 month)Designing and artworking POS for Tesco stores nationwide.
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Creative Artworker (Freelance)Lick CreativeEnfield, United KingdomMar 2013 - Apr 2013 (1 month)• Designing a variety of POS for Tesco and Reebok
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Graphic DesignerTechnikBerkhamsted, United KingdomJun 2012 - Mar 2013 (9 months)• Creating a wide range of outstanding design work mainly for Panasonic but other famous brands
such as The Body Shop and also charities such as Turning Point.
• Working alongside a large company such as Panasonic it has been essential to ensure my
attention to detail is flawless.
• POS, packaging and web experience.
• Adhering to strict brand guidelines.
• Making sure all work is proofed thoroughly before sending to client or printers.
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Graphic Designer / Repro OperatorMetro PrintWatford, United KingdomJul 2006 - Jun 2012 (5 years 11 months)• Designing clients entire branding, from innovative logo and booklet design, to imaginative stationery and creative website design.
• Liaising with clients in the studio or over the phone on their requirements.
• Responsible for effectively managing my own workload.
• Producing print ready artwork ranging from 1 to 6 colours.
• Designing exhibition stands for blue chip companies.
• Managing the Design and/or Repro department when needed.
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Creative ArtworkerThe Sowerby Group LimitedChelmsford, United KingdomJul 2005 - Jul 2006 (1 year)• Constructing recruitment adverts for a wide range of clients.
• Adhering to corporate guidelines.
• Designing new and updating existing client adverts.
• Laying out text neatly and with precision and consistency
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Creative ArtworkerEckoh TechnologiesHemel Hempstead, United KingdomJun 2004 - Jul 2005 (1 year 1 month)• Producing adverts for various magazines and newspapers across the country including dating/single ads, mobile phone ringtone ads and promotional teasers.
• Dealing with clients - liaising and sending finished artwork.
• Working to extremely tight deadlines.
• Able to be highly creative when needed
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Awards
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Diploma Art & Design
A-Levels x2 (Graphic Design & Art)
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