Description

My name is Russ I am a multi-disciplined and creative graphic designer/artworker with over 15 years of industry experience. I love creating fresh and exciting designs, experimenting with current and new technology, picking up new skills along the way and using my design capabilities to ensure that my work does exactly what it’s intended to do.

When I’m not thinking about my next project I’m chasing around after my two children or my dog Obi but do still occasionally get a chance to hurtle down a steep hill on my bike or get out to see a comedy gig.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Surrey Heath Council
Creative Executive
PUBLIC SECTOR
January 2018 - Today (8 years and 5 months)
My current position is a hugely rewarding and varied role within the communications team in a local government organisation. One day I will be designing all promotional materials for an event run by the local theatre, like a comedy festival or the annual Pantomime and the next I'll be producing artwork for a campaign tacking anti-social behavior or public health issues - no two days are the same.
Copywriting Social media Adobe Photoshop Animation Video editing Adobe InDesign Print Production Music Editing Events
Self Employed
Freelance Graphic Designer
ARTS AND CRAFTS
January 2010 - Today (16 years and 5 months)
I have been a Freelance Graphic Designer for many years and have worked on a huge variety of print and digital projects from large scale digital billboards to promotional product catalogues for retailers. I really like the variety of freelance work and I love to use my creativity to produce a fantastic end result.
Animation Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Print graphic Branding Digital communication
Tindle Newspapers
Graphic Designer
PRESS AND MEDIA
January 2010 - January 2018 (8 years)
My next step was a job as a Graphic Designer for an large magazine, Newspaper and Website publisher. I worked in a studio filled with like-minded designers and learned a huge amount. Working on print & web advertising, animations, publication layouts and turning initial briefs into successful finished projects.
Teamworking Animation Microsoft Powerpoint Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Creative Suite Print graphic Webdesign CSS HTML