Experience
Freelance animator and graphic designer
histeve.co.uk, January 2017 – Present
Providing a range of media solutions to clients, including animation, video editing, web design and
graphic design
- Working directly with clients or collaborating with marketing companies and other freelancers;
analysing problems, communicating ideas and providing a friendly, high standard service - Extensive knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro;
developed through a range of projects - Further extended my knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3, and learned the basics of designing
WordPress themes through a number of web design projects - Business management duties including client sourcing and liaison, invoicing, project
management and marketing
Careers Media Information Officer
The University of Sheffield, November 2012 – January 2017
- Rebranded the service based on user group research to identify a more appropriate brand
message and visual presentation - Helped rebuild the website from the ground up, including website architecture and formatting of
information - Worked with a team to produce a series of MOOCs, providing animations and interactive content.
The courses have gone on to be accessed by over 100,000 learners around the world - Produced a variety of digital and print media, including animations, videos, HTML emails,
posters, flyers and information booklets - Managed the service’s social media presence, developed campaigns and increased the services
reach and attendance at events
Education
MDes Graphic Design (2:1)
Sheffield Hallam University, September 2007 – July 2011
- Explored and developed skills in a number of design areas including motion design, interactive,
illustration and print design - Gained an understanding of design practices such as analysing briefs, generating and
developing ideas, and communicating effectively - Developed skills in research, such as collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data to
better understand problems, helping to create better informed solutions - Learned how to deliver confident and engaging presentations to express ideas effectively