Illustrator/Designer at Tartan Baffies

John Paterson

Dundee, Scotland

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I have been an accomplished graphic designer/illustrator for many years & have contributed to a number of exciting projects. My interests are in both design for print & digital media where I seek a creative position where I can utilise this experience & continue to grow as a designer.
Education
- BA Hons Visual Communication & New Media graphic design
  
  University of Abertay Dundee
  
  2008 - 2010
- HND graphic design
  
  Telford College, Edinburgh
  
  1988 - 1992
Experience
- Illustrator/Designer
  
  TartanBaffies
  
  May 1992 - Present (32 years 6 months)
  
  Since leaving Telford College in 1992 I have operated as a freelancer working for a variety of clients which includes Dundee City Council, The City of Edinburgh Council, Belhaven Breweries, EH6, Lamb Designs
- Graphic Designer
  
  Kall Kwik
  
  Feb 2004 - Apr 2008 (4 years 2 months)
  
  Responsible for client liaison face-to-face or over the telephone & assisting with their design requirements - brochures, flyers, * booklets or logo design. Producing artwork from design briefs to a standard that met with the design specification. Preparing * artwork for digital/litho print.
  * Woods of Perth
- Graphic Designer
  
  Robert Parkers
  
  Mar 2003 - Oct 2003 (7 months)
  
  Producing artwork - brochures, flyers, booklets or logo design from design briefs to a standard that met with the design specification. Preparing artwork for digital/litho print.
- Graphic Designer
  
  Colin Keillor Graphics
  
  Apr 2002 - Jul 2002 (3 months)
  
  Designing & producing artwork for publications, promotional material for various clients. Working closely from briefing stage
  through to finished print ready artwork using the latest computer technology & software. Ensuring budget estimates & production schedules were met. Maintaining art room, work schedules & record of materials used etc.
- Graphic Designer
  
  Dundee City Council
  
  May 1997 - Apr 2002 (4 years 11 months)
  
  Provide effective & appropriate design solutions while ensuring design quality maintained from management, departmental &
  corporate briefs. Designing a full range of printed material including posters, leaflets, newsletters whilst maintaining the corporate identity. The management of projects, negotiating with external agencies, obtaining estimates & costs.
- Graphic Designer
  
  Edinburgh District Council
  
  Nov 1995 - May 1997 (1 year 6 months)
  
  Provide a comprehensive design service to all council departments. Present creative design proposals & concepts before taking through to final production. Designing & interpreting client design requirements;- stationery, leaflets, posters, vehicle livery etc
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@tartanbaffies, member since 2004
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Sr. Digital & Motion Designer, Social Media

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