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Creative studio design manager
KELLY MASON
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leighton buzzard, United Kingdom
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I am a passionate and hands on Creative Studio Manager, with a strong interest in the collaboration between photography, typography and
communication.
Over the last 12 years I have worked both in-house in Debenhams’ creative studio and i am currently working within a successful Design and Print agency called The Creative Place.
As an al l round Designer, I have experience working across a wide range of disciplines. I have an enthusiastic approach for seeking out inventive and imaginative ways to deliver creative, innovative solutions to small , big, last minute or challenging briefs. I am an energetic and dedicated team player with a passion for research, always thriving to learn and pushing boundaries.
I am a dedicated and self motivated individual who is able to perform well
under pressure. I bring an enthusiastic approach for seeking out inventive
and imaginative ways to deliver creative design solutions to challenging
briefs. Maintaining a positive and compassionate attitude whilst supporting
a team of highly creative people.
communication.
Over the last 12 years I have worked both in-house in Debenhams’ creative studio and i am currently working within a successful Design and Print agency called The Creative Place.
As an al l round Designer, I have experience working across a wide range of disciplines. I have an enthusiastic approach for seeking out inventive and imaginative ways to deliver creative, innovative solutions to small , big, last minute or challenging briefs. I am an energetic and dedicated team player with a passion for research, always thriving to learn and pushing boundaries.
I am a dedicated and self motivated individual who is able to perform well
under pressure. I bring an enthusiastic approach for seeking out inventive
and imaginative ways to deliver creative design solutions to challenging
briefs. Maintaining a positive and compassionate attitude whilst supporting
a team of highly creative people.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2012 - 2020
job
CREATIVE STUDIO MANAGER
THE CREATIVE PLACE LTD.
• Working individually and collaboratively as part of a team.
Developing creative and successful design solutions for both print and digital formats for a wide range of clients, such as the BBC, Liber ty pay, Intu shopping centres, Bosch and the BSH Group plus recently acquired exciting brands such as Marks & Spencer and Tropical Marine Centre.
• Project work has included, brand and logo design, magazine layout, marketing, POS material, product brochures, website front end design, environmental and exhibition design, large format graphics and art direction.
Overseeing and supporting a team of four Designers, one Artworker and any freelance resource required within the Studio.
• Ensure that brand guidelines are adhered to, in all creative executions.
• Liaising directly with both Account Managers and Clients, to ensure all briefs are understood
clearly and delivered to the highest standard while still l being exciting, on brief, engaging and on time.
Working to tight deadlines, making confident and quick decisions, managing multiple, varied and sometimes complex briefs and turning around amends quickly and efficiently.
• Ensure the studio workflow process is adhered to and runs smoothly.
• With each project delivering advice and cost break downs to account management.
• Prioritising, managing and organising the work load, effectively choosing and al locating resource, distributing and communicating briefs.
Ensuring al l studio and print deadlines are met and time al located for briefs is set accordingly,
managed, realistic, doable yet never diluted or stifled.
• Listening and understanding the teams needs, providing support and guidance, helping maintain an enthusiastic, happy and progressive work environment is something I ’m very passionate about and that is instinctual to me.
• Gaining a fundamental insight into large format printing, the process, capabilities and potential for design briefs.
Developing creative and successful design solutions for both print and digital formats for a wide range of clients, such as the BBC, Liber ty pay, Intu shopping centres, Bosch and the BSH Group plus recently acquired exciting brands such as Marks & Spencer and Tropical Marine Centre.
• Project work has included, brand and logo design, magazine layout, marketing, POS material, product brochures, website front end design, environmental and exhibition design, large format graphics and art direction.
Overseeing and supporting a team of four Designers, one Artworker and any freelance resource required within the Studio.
• Ensure that brand guidelines are adhered to, in all creative executions.
• Liaising directly with both Account Managers and Clients, to ensure all briefs are understood
clearly and delivered to the highest standard while still l being exciting, on brief, engaging and on time.
Working to tight deadlines, making confident and quick decisions, managing multiple, varied and sometimes complex briefs and turning around amends quickly and efficiently.
• Ensure the studio workflow process is adhered to and runs smoothly.
• With each project delivering advice and cost break downs to account management.
• Prioritising, managing and organising the work load, effectively choosing and al locating resource, distributing and communicating briefs.
Ensuring al l studio and print deadlines are met and time al located for briefs is set accordingly,
managed, realistic, doable yet never diluted or stifled.
• Listening and understanding the teams needs, providing support and guidance, helping maintain an enthusiastic, happy and progressive work environment is something I ’m very passionate about and that is instinctual to me.
• Gaining a fundamental insight into large format printing, the process, capabilities and potential for design briefs.
Website, UP, Social, ME, Manager, Direction, Artworking, Wayfinding, Software, Office, Sketch Up, Pos, Support, Exhibition design, Workflow, Social Media, Management, Word, Logo, Print, After Effects, Retouching, Indesign, Account management, Illustrator, Sketch, Art Direction, Layout, Design, Marketing
2007 - 2012
job
Graphic designer
Debenhams.
Developing pages for Debenhams.com
• Working on an extensive range of projects and material. Design and layout of brochures and seasonal publications, PR Lookbooks and in store graphic. Design marketing/e-marketing material
on a range of projects such as sale projection, reward card launches and cosmetic promotions, POS, statement inserts and direct mail .
• Develop and execute exciting new window displays.
• Working creatively and effectively to brand guidelines.
• Art directing shoots, briefing and directing photographers to meet the client ’s needs.
• Working on high profile project such as Christmas and Debenhams re brand campaigns.
• Liaising with Repro-graphics and Print Suppliers, providing detailed retouching instructions and
signing-of f proofs.
• Working on an extensive range of projects and material. Design and layout of brochures and seasonal publications, PR Lookbooks and in store graphic. Design marketing/e-marketing material
on a range of projects such as sale projection, reward card launches and cosmetic promotions, POS, statement inserts and direct mail .
• Develop and execute exciting new window displays.
• Working creatively and effectively to brand guidelines.
• Art directing shoots, briefing and directing photographers to meet the client ’s needs.
• Working on high profile project such as Christmas and Debenhams re brand campaigns.
• Liaising with Repro-graphics and Print Suppliers, providing detailed retouching instructions and
signing-of f proofs.
Marketing, Design, Layout, Retouching, Print, Pr, Pos
My education
University of Westminster
2 1 Honours degree, GRAPHIC DESIGNER
2 1 Honours degree, GRAPHIC DESIGNER
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