PROVIDING CREATIVE GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS

I began offering freelance creative services to allow myself the opportunity to further develop my skills beyond the Newspaper/Publishing sector. Since leaving Johnston Press I have invested my time in to further developing this business. My work includes: branding & logo design, magazine & report publication, exhibition graphics, website design plus email and social-media marketing.

My career at The News encompassed many different roles. I began my employment as a Mac Operator in the Prepress/Production Department setting advertisements for newspaper publication.

I then joined the Advertising Studio, as a Graphic Designer, which offered the opportunity to work on bespoke campaigns for high-end clients, page layout, magazine publication, promotions & marketing, in both print and digital formats. My working relationship with the sales team was encouraged by senior management to include direct client liaison and creative consultation.

Art, Computer Studies, English (lang/lit), French, Integrated Humanities, Mathematics, Science (double), Statistics, Technology.

Art, Communications, Physics.

Foundation Studies in Art and Design

Art, Design and Media (Graphic Design) 2:1

Proficient in working with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator on both Mac & PC formats.

Proficient in working with Adobe Muse to create websites optimised for desktop and mobile, with an improving knowledge of HTML and Dreamweaver.

Improving knowledge of Adobe After Effects for the creation of motion graphics.

Proficient in building a responsive website in WordPress, using third-party themes & plugins. Able to manage and administer a website developed using Concrete5.

Improving knowledge of SEO techniques required to enhance website rankings.

Able to produce, manage and monitor email-marketing campaigns using Campaign Monitor and Mail Chimp platforms. Competent in improving a campaign’s reach with the use of Social Media and utilising cross-platform tools such as Hootsuite.

A good understanding of the processes involved in preparing artwork for Production and Print.

James has added an extra dimension to our organisation and our clients by helping us unleash the power of digital marketing and social media. His creative approach to design coupled with a clear understanding of the digital media arena has proved invaluable to our organisation.

James has been with us every step of the way in everything we have done. His professionalism and sheer quality of service are superb – and always provided with a smile and, where the need exists, superhuman turnaround times. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his services to anyone who needs them – and I frequently have!

We have worked with James on a range of projects over a number of years. He has always understood our requirements and his input has been highly valued. Most importantly, we have never failed to be impressed with the final product. We would have no hesitation in recommending him.

We have always received good service from James. The timing and quality of work has always surpassed our expectations and projects have been carried out in a professional manner. The service and personal attention is extraordinary. Our website has been commended highly by the parents, staff and prospective parents.

I worked with James on a number of projects at The News in Portsmouth and it was always a pleasure. James has an easy-going manner and could be relied upon to understand the brief, adapt to changes along the way and deliver an eye-catching solution.