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Biography
Ambitious, energetic, and innovative graphic designer with 4+ years of experience in a variety of exciting projects. Taking a fresh approach to design combined with excellent attention to client and project requirements, having built a passionate portfolio.
Taking a meticulous approach, each project is curated with in depth research and exceptional attention from creation to final delivery. Strong communication with the ability to efficiently outsource increases my productivity, creative outlook and expands the wealth of possibilities.
Taking a meticulous approach, each project is curated with in depth research and exceptional attention from creation to final delivery. Strong communication with the ability to efficiently outsource increases my productivity, creative outlook and expands the wealth of possibilities.
Creative Experience
Graphic Designer
Chorley Group, Chorley (January 2022 - Present)
Graphic and digital designer with over four years of experience working in a range of creative environments. After three years of higher education, while working on campaigns and projects, I have now started my career in the industry continuing to grow my creative knowledge and develop and produce quality design outcomes.
Graphic Designer at Chorley Group, CG Professional & Turner Westwell.
Junior Graphic Designer
Truth Design, Manchester (July 2022 - October 2022)
Creator of internal graphic and media. Gaining experience and valuable insight into User Experience design, Company branding and brand application.
Shadowing lead designers, inputting design decisions and executing key responsibilities.
Expanding existing communication skills, presenting, and promoting ideas and developments.
Experiencing corporate led time frames, and stringent turn around periods.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Manchester area (September 2019 - Present)
Creator of engaging graphic, web design and media production. Creating under the name Andy Probert Digital for individuals and varied companies, independent and chained stores.
Growing my client facing skill-set, understanding responsibilities and expectations while working with clients.
Demonstrating resilience and my ability to understand a client’s brief while exploring all possible outcomes.
Tailoring outcomes to varied specific requirements.
Experiment using the Adobe Creative Cloud to produce innovative and unique visual proposals for clients.
Chorley Group, Chorley (January 2022 - Present)
Graphic and digital designer with over four years of experience working in a range of creative environments. After three years of higher education, while working on campaigns and projects, I have now started my career in the industry continuing to grow my creative knowledge and develop and produce quality design outcomes.
Graphic Designer at Chorley Group, CG Professional & Turner Westwell.
Junior Graphic Designer
Truth Design, Manchester (July 2022 - October 2022)
Creator of internal graphic and media. Gaining experience and valuable insight into User Experience design, Company branding and brand application.
Shadowing lead designers, inputting design decisions and executing key responsibilities.
Expanding existing communication skills, presenting, and promoting ideas and developments.
Experiencing corporate led time frames, and stringent turn around periods.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Manchester area (September 2019 - Present)
Creator of engaging graphic, web design and media production. Creating under the name Andy Probert Digital for individuals and varied companies, independent and chained stores.
Growing my client facing skill-set, understanding responsibilities and expectations while working with clients.
Demonstrating resilience and my ability to understand a client’s brief while exploring all possible outcomes.
Tailoring outcomes to varied specific requirements.
Experiment using the Adobe Creative Cloud to produce innovative and unique visual proposals for clients.
Education
BA (Hons) Graphic Design, The University of Salford
Salford, Manchester (September 2019 – June 2022)
Awarded Bachelor of Arts -
Second Class Hons Division One (2:1)
Skills gained:
Software Suites: Created layouts in Photoshop, Illustrator and successfully exported print using InDesign.
Typography: Utilising font psychology to fit clients’ corporate image and project requirements.
Time management: Adept in utilising agile methodologies and frameworks to meet project deadlines.
Print knowledge. Keen eye for considering bleed and document colour settings.
BTEC (Extended diploma) in Graphic Design, City of Bristol College
Bristol (September 2017 – July 2019)
L5 Extended diploma in Graphic Design (Art and Design) -
Double distinction, merit.
Skills gained:
Design Fundamentals: Design principles, typography, colour theory, and composition.
Communication: Established trusting relationships with key clients and professional personnel.
Strategies: Assisted in marketing strategies and target research involving live client briefs and activities.
Software Fundamentals: Created layouts in Photoshop, Illustrator and exported print using InDesign.
Salford, Manchester (September 2019 – June 2022)
Awarded Bachelor of Arts -
Second Class Hons Division One (2:1)
Skills gained:
Software Suites: Created layouts in Photoshop, Illustrator and successfully exported print using InDesign.
Typography: Utilising font psychology to fit clients’ corporate image and project requirements.
Time management: Adept in utilising agile methodologies and frameworks to meet project deadlines.
Print knowledge. Keen eye for considering bleed and document colour settings.
BTEC (Extended diploma) in Graphic Design, City of Bristol College
Bristol (September 2017 – July 2019)
L5 Extended diploma in Graphic Design (Art and Design) -
Double distinction, merit.
Skills gained:
Design Fundamentals: Design principles, typography, colour theory, and composition.
Communication: Established trusting relationships with key clients and professional personnel.
Strategies: Assisted in marketing strategies and target research involving live client briefs and activities.
Software Fundamentals: Created layouts in Photoshop, Illustrator and exported print using InDesign.
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