lee clarke portfolio

Lee Clarke | 50 Linnets Park, Runcorn, WA7 1LS | 07756 547 133 | lee_robertclarke@hotmail.co.uk

CVSTATEMENT

Since I can remember I have always enjoyed being creative, therefore choosing a career in design seemed perfect. I studied interior design at university and gained a 1st class BaHons which I am extremely proud of. Since leaving university I have worked in the graphics industry being employed by two publishing houses designing logos, flyers, advertisements and magazines for companies. I have also ran my own freelance design and printing service ‘electriceel design’ this is where I have gained the majority of my experience. I have designed logos and posters for a number of customers and also branded companies and supplied a complete set of literature and advertising media, from business cards, flyers and letterheads to clothing, vehicle graphics and presentation packs. I also regularly work alongside a well established jewellers manipulating there images with branding and other effects ready for there website. I am always eager to learn new skills and the various aspects of design, in a bid to better my knowledge and keep myself current in my chosen career. As I enjoy designing I don’t see working as a job more of a hobby, and as everyday brings something new learning new skills and problem solving keeps me interested.

EDUCATION

2006-2009BaHons Interior Design (1:1) Liverpool JMU

2004-2006BTEC National Diploma 3D Design (MMP) Halton College

1999-2004GCSE Maths (C) GCSE English (C), GCSE Graphics (B) Halton High School

EMPLOYMENT

2011-CurrentGraphic Designer - Community Initiatives AssociatesMy main tasks in this role consist of creating advertisements for a number of magazines, this vacancy has not only helped me further my knowledge of design packages but also helped me become better organized and adaptable.

2009-2011Graphic Design - Diamond MediaThis was my first design based post upon leaving university, therefore I learnt a lot, from developing my people skills, both with colleagues and clients and attaining a better knowledge of design and programmes alike, to becoming aware of the benefits of been flexible and trustworthy. My main duties were to create designs for companies such as flyer designs and advertisements, along with magazine and brochure layouts.

2004-2009Chef - De Vere Daresbury Park Hotel

REFERENCES

Kelly Griffiths - Community Initiatives AssociatesMagazine House, Egerton Mill 25 Egerton Street, Chester, CH1 3NDt: 01244 312 757

Jacqui Edwardson - De Vere Daresbury ParkDaresbury Park Hotel, Chester Road Warrington, WA4 4BBt: 01925 267331

Logo DesignLove Netball, netball school.People Solutions, USA based security training association.1View Ltd, multimedia specialists.Locked Out, world strongman attire.

Logo DesignPOD, Outdoor catering company.Daughter Of David, Clothing BoutiqueNKH Promotions, Event and party organisers.Blastaway Cleaning Services Ltd, Industrial cleaners.

Flyer Design2 fold brochure design for NKH promotions advertising their up and coming Christmas schedule.

Flyer DesignA6 flyer design for NKH promotions for a wedding fayre.

Flyer DesignActove Soccer, Autumn soccer camp flyer and booking form.

Poster DesignFuturistic nightclub event poster.

Corporate BrandingClearSkies Natural Energy UK Ltd, from logo and stationary, to vehicle livery and clothing design, to create brand awareness but also more importantly to display the companies approach to professionalism.

Corporate BrandingClearSkies Natural Energy UK Ltd, corporate media for sales, orders and advertising purposes.

Web Banner DesignSet of 3 branded banners for APF IT Solution, each image manipulated to show company branding as well as advertise services available.

Web Banner DesignBespoke branded web banner for 1view.tv, showcasing a multimedia installation, created using various components to give a luxury and professional effect.

Image ManipulationImages of jewellery for Hancocks Jewellers, the brief was to enhance the images by incorporating a Hancocks stamp on the inside of each ring as well as apply a corporate colour background and logo to each image.

Business Card DesignFor the business card design I was asked to create I high class modern design yet keeping a traditional feel to help enhance the companies reputation.

Advertisement DesignAdvert which featured in a national magazine for Hancocks Jewellers.

Interactive iBook DesignHancocks jewellers Manchester requested a iBook design for their in-store iPads to display their ring and diamonds types and qualities.

Lee Clarke | 50 Linnets Park, Runcorn, WA7 1LS | 07756 547 133 | lee_robertclarke@hotmail.co.uk