CV – Steve McCarthy

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

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

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