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With over ten years of creative marketing experience, I have gained valuable skills in design, marketing and advertising. My diverse range of experience enables me to approach projects from a unique angle taking into consideration multiple aspects of the design process, creating content in an innovative and collaborative way.

I strive to uphold my integrity and commitment in any given task, always looking for opportunities to develop and improve not only myself and my role but the business as a whole. I enjoy working in a team environment, capable of taking the lead when required, maintaining strong communication, comfortably and professionally.

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www.douglasbeattie.co.uk

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2004 - 2005

2007 - 2008

2011- 20143 Year - DIPLOMAArt Direction and Graphic DesignIn 2014 I achieved a Diploma in Art Direction and Graphic Design from the Red and Yellow School of Advertising and Marketing in Cape Town, South Africa.www.redandyellow.co.za

1 Year - DIPLOMAProduct Design Foundation Course.In 2008 I achieved a Diploma in Product Design at the UCA (University of the Creative Arts) in Farnham, Surreywww.uca.ac.uk/study/courses/foundation-diploma-farnham

A LEVELSBusiness Management & ArtIn 2005 achieved my A’levels at St Johns College in Harare, Zimbabwewww.stjohns.co.zw

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WORK EXPERIENCE

NOV 2016 - FEB 2018MEDI DIRECTUNITED KINGDOMLead Graphic Designer & Web Support

As the Lead Graphic Designer at Medi Direct, my role required me to take ownership of the branding and development for the Medi Direct, Tower Health, Paingone and Pelham & Strutt brands. This development consisted of upholding the brand identity and enforcing consistency across all print and digital brand assets.Creating and building online campaigns and assets for all websites including PPC animation banners, marketing emails, direct mailers, catalogues and advertising.I assisted in the maintenance and updates of websites and lead the design and HTML creation of email templates with GI Solutions and Dotmailer CRM systems.I conceptualised and created artwork for exhibitions, meetings and retail branding, delivering print-ready artwork for all packaging in line with brand guidelines, occasionally collaborating with external agencies to create artwork across various projects ensuring that brand standards were always maintained.

FEB 2010 - DEC 2011DANES DESIGNSZIMBABWEJunior Graphic Designer

Within Danes Designs, I was responsible for working with a wide client base on a one to one basis to determine individual project and tailored branding requirements.This includes conceptualising ideas for corporate, print and web projects. These projects ranged from branding, packaging design, print management, website and campaign designs, as well as interior design and 3D renders for client proposals.

BEATTIE DESIGNSZIMBABWEFreelance Graphic & Web Designer

Whilst living in Zimbabwe I built up a strong client base providing freelance design services to large and small businesses. These services included carrying out extensive market research upon initial introduction with clients to establish design requirements, creating and presenting step by step brief of the design and launch process to communicate the value of creative impact as well as conceptual design and how it will benefit their brand and business ROI, other services include; creating UI and UX design for apps and websites, designing and coding websites in both Dreamweaver and WordPress, packaging design, corporate identity branding, advertising and marketing campaign creation, photography, infographic production, publication layout as well as print management.

JAN 2014 - MAR 2016

REWARDS4RACING / REWARDS4GROUPUNITED KINGDOMDigital Graphic Designer

Within my role, I am responsible for ensuring brand standards are maintained across all brand programs, this includes all digital artwork produced within the creative team as well as any assets requested by marketing or other areas of the business.Work closely with the wider marketing team to conceptualise and design campaigns across all brand programs from initial planning to implementation and performance monitoring. Design and deliver original and engaging online assets using relevant Adobe software; Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, After Effects and Premiere Pro.Source and edit imagery for campaigns, occasionally attending events to capture original photography for targeted campaigns. Design and build email templates using HTML for various marketing campaigns, newsletters, special offers, solus emails and CRM journeys.Create animated PPC banners using HTML within Google Designer.Create video content to increase customer engagement and drive website conversion to grow our active database. This involves conceptualising, storyboarding and animating motion infographics using After Effects and Premiere Pro.Research, design and prototype multiple CRM journey flows using Adobe XD.Staying up to date with market trends and ensuring our online user journey reflects the expectations of our customers and affiliates working with the wider marketing and creative team to shape and develop the website.Assisting in the development of the creative team providing guidance and informal training on Adobe design software when required.

MAR 2018 - CURRENT

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APRIL 2009 - JULY 2009BURNT EARTHZIMBABWEDesign Consultant

Taking the lead on various client projects from concept creation and design to overseeing the manufacturing and development process. Initial communication with clients to discuss and understand their unique requirements, working alongside interior architects to interpret requirements and develop new designs.Providing insight into design features, assisting in improving both form and functionality, drafting structural and product designs in SketchUp for architectural and interior purposes.Creating detailed manufacturing instructions and product drawings for various teams to ensure that each component is produced to the exact specification.