Hello, I am Steve

I have a proven record of accomplishment in creating and delivering online marketing, design, and e-commerce projects within property, sports and leisure, and education sectors.

I am able to manage, mentor, and motivate strong teams, ensuring achievement of business goals. I have successfully organised, managed, and created road maps for all graphic related multimedia projects, while developing better process, managing workload more efficiently, and evolving the companies to compete in the harsher industry markets.

I am skilled in improving clients' visibility, brand awareness, and sales volumes with an ability to design multichannel campaigns. I am expert in translating clients’ requirements into creative designs and digital marketing solutions. I am deft at supporting large-scale initiatives to further company and partner objectives.

Well versed in creating a range of branding and promotional materials including websites, newsletters, leaflets, posters and online advertisements; with an excellent knowledge of a range of software and applications including AdobePhotoshop; Illustrator and InDesign, MAC OSX and MS Operating Systems.

Graphic Design

A creative Graphic Designer with a solid background in managing and creating a range of branding and promotional materials including websites, newsletters, leaflets, posters and online advertisements; has verifiable experience in interpreting client needs, developing concepts, creating design briefs and delivering projects to client specifications, budgets and timescales.

Technical Skills

Has an excellent knowledge of a range of software and applications including Adobe Photoshop; Illustrator and InDesign. Experienced user of MAC OSX and MS Operating Systems, and displays excellent computer literacy whilst learning new technologies. Currently pursuing a course in Adobe After Effects in support of increasing technical skill set.

Problem Solving

Innovative and proactive planner with astute problem solving skills. Able to successfully formulate solutions and strategies to ensure company objectives are met.

Organisational Skills

Possesses exceptional organisation and prioritisation skills, able to meet demanding deadlines, coordinate projects, and draw up time estimations and quotations for clients.

Communication

Commands exceptional communication and relationship management skills. Has sound negotiation skills, along with strong decision making capabilities; able to confidently present plans and information, and is passionate about delivering exceptional standards of customer and client service.

Tea

Benefit from Steve's freelance days, where he honed immaculate kettle skills.

Portfolio

  • Fitness Industry Association
    Type:
    Graphic Design, Illustration, Art Direction
    Client:
    Fitness Industry Association

    Whilst working closely with the FIA's Project Manager, I was tasked with creating an efficient way of imparting 'dry analytics', taken from a far reaching nationwide survey of the UK's sports and leisure centres. A Government led directive to assess activity levels across the country. By creating infographics and pockets of copy i was able to break the information down to highlight important areas of concern. I was responsible for layout, design and art working of the documents, as well as creating all illustrative elements.

  • Islands Insurance
    Type:
    Brand, Website Design
    Client:
    Islands Insurance

    Requested to create identity and website for Jersey based insurance company. Having designed layout and functionality of the site, I then art directed during the build with Big Wave Media. The site is a multi-faceted online source. Islands Insurance wanted to reduce admin time and offer customers 24 hour access to important documentation. Take a look at the site by clicking the button on the right.

  • Ubisoft
    Type:
    Interactive Digital Design
    Client:
    Ubisoft

    Created layout and functionality of an interactive digital educational resource. Created to coincide with the release of Ubisoft's Ben 10 Galactic Racing game. Worked closely with team of copy writers to create an educational experience that would be used within schools.

  • M&S
    Type:
    Graphic Design
    Client:
    Marks & Spencer

    Briefed to create a direct mail campaign for Marks & Spencer’s mail order wine catalogue. Alongside a copywriter, I was tasked with creating a brochure which would not only generate sales of wine, but which also fitted the firms overall brand. In terms of design and imagery, I chose to emphasise the desirability of the product, displaying the wine against bucolic, homely backdrops. The aim was to create associations of long summer evenings with family, food and most importantly, wine.

  • Brighter Law Solutions
    Type:
    Brand, Graphic Design, Illustration, Art Direction
    Client:
    Brighter Law Solutions

    I was tasked with rebooting the Brighter Law Solutions brand. The only stipulation in the brief was that it allude to the firm’s clients as being ‘heroes’ for introducing the software to their law firm and use the company’s core colours (black and yellow). As part of a creative team (with a web designer and copywriter) we worked on creating a marketing message that not only breathed life into a dull “tech spec” but also generated customer engagement.

  • The Conveyancer City Free Press
    Type:
    Graphic Design, Layout, Illustration, Art Direction
    Client:
    The Conveyancer City Free Press

    Our brief was to put together a monthly publication, independent of the firm in question, but with some allusion to whom the publishers were. The brief being to create something entertaining to read (within the subject of conveyancing) and in doing so, garner positive associations with the client. I came up with the DC comics inspired ‘The Conveyancer City Free Press’, which subtly linked with the client’s ‘be a hero’ branding. I was also responsible for the choice of images, typography and typesetting throughout the publication.

  • Henley Royal Regatta 2017
    Type:
    Graphic Design, Illustration, Mailing logistics
    Client:
    Henley Royal Regatta 2017

  • Brighter Law Solutions Product Card Pack
    Type:
    Graphic Design, Art Direction
    Client:
    Brighter Law Solutions

    As the Senior Graphic Designer on the project, the copywriter and I were tasked with coming up with a fresh brand identity for Brighter Law Solutions. The only stipulation in the brief was that it allude to the firm’s clients as being ‘heroes’ for introducing the software to their law firm. We worked on creating a brochure that would not only look and feel interesting in the client’s hand but also make a ‘dry’ tech spec fun and engaging. I chose to focus upon the incredulity on customer’s faces after hearing about the benefits offered by the software. Giving the message a distinctly “human” feel.

  • poweredbypie
    Type:
    Brand, Graphic Design, Illustration, Art Direction
    Client:
    poweredbypie

  • Grenville International College
    Type:
    Graphic Design, Art Direction
    Client:
    Grenville International College

    Prospectus created for London based international college. Liaised with copy writers, interpreters, photographers and the client to pull together large scale project. Essential information produced in an easy to absorbe platform.

Software

Extensive knowledge of a range of software and applications including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, MAC OSX and MS Operating Systems.

InDesign

Adobe CC

Photoshop

Adobe CC

Illustrator

Adobe CC

Office

Microsoft

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