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Sam A.

@inexplicasam

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Print design, web design, copywriting, proof reading

Highly experienced journalist and designer, for a range of blue chip, charitable and local businesses. Magazine and advertising design for clients including the Department of the Environment, Waitrose, Tesco, O2, BlackBerry. Environmental, business and construction journalist. Currently working as freelance designer and proof reader at the UN(ILO).
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Artwork for a peel and reveal label, for on pack promotion. Design incorporates Pink Lady's own house style and logo with a range of elements specific to the campaign. Artwork designed in InDesign, using Photoshop for image editing and manipulation. Design conforms to requirements for pack - which is limited by the available space. Includes full print specification to match labelling requirements - reeling, adhesive and peel. Artwork also includes full terms and conditions, incorporating all legal requirements, and produced in line with the recommendations of the IPM (Institute of Promotional Marketing).
Pink Lady on pack label
517835
Publicity poster for a theatre production; part of a set of six posters incorporating a standard set of information on production dates, times and information, plus the theatre logo, to create brand recognition and user friendliness, with each poster having a distinct look and feel to complement the individual production. The poster was used at a range of sizes; A1, A3, A4 and the imagery re-purposed for use in the annual brochure, as well as online publicity via the theatre website and Twitter. Final artwork supplied as print-ready PDF (PDFX-1A) as specified by the printer.
Strangers on a Train poster
516914
Full design and production of website for a small interior design company, with full copywriting and proofreading service provided. Designed in Photoshop, then hand coded, using NetBeans. Uses html5, css3 and jQuery.
Distinct Decorating website
589815
Work selection
517841
Artwork for a peel and reveal label, for on pack promotion. Design incorporates Pink Lady's own house style and logo with a range of elements specific to the campaign. Artwork designed in InDesign, using Photoshop for image editing and manipulation. Design conforms to requirements for pack - which is limited by the available space. Includes full print specification to match labelling requirements - reeling, adhesive and peel. Artwork also includes full terms and conditions, incorporating all legal requirements, and produced in line with the recommendations of the IPM (Institute of Promotional Marketing).
Pink Lady on pack label
517835
Publicity poster for a theatre production; part of a set of six posters incorporating a standard set of information on production dates, times and information, plus the theatre logo, to create brand recognition and user friendliness, with each poster having a distinct look and feel to complement the individual production. The poster was used at a range of sizes; A1, A3, A4 and the imagery re-purposed for use in the annual brochure, as well as online publicity via the theatre website and Twitter. Final artwork supplied as print-ready PDF (PDFX-1A) as specified by the printer.
Strangers on a Train poster
516914
Full design and production of website for a small interior design company, with full copywriting and proofreading service provided. Designed in Photoshop, then hand coded, using NetBeans. Uses html5, css3 and jQuery.
Distinct Decorating website

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$598.00 USD
Custom Project Apr 13 2013 09:58:54
A most awesome designer. Finally I can give my printer completed book layouts.
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11 years ago
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Create Book Layout
Fast and efficient. Great service!
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Proof reader

UN (ILO)
Jan 2013 - Present
Formatting and checking documentation and papers for the International Labour Organization, ensuring all documents match to house style and formatting rules, as well as checking all spelling and grammar. Documentation includes papers, procedural documentation, speeches and case histories on international labour law and policy.

Owner

Design Monkeys
Jan 2007 - Present
Web and print design, photography, copywriting and proofreading services. Clients range from local businesses and charities, to online and print development for a range of blue chip clients.

Senior designer

Lifestyle Instore
May 2008 - Dec 2012 (4 years, 7 months)
Senior designer for an independent marketing agency, working with a range of clients including O2, Waitrose, Nestlé, Tesco, BlackBerry, Sony and the Co-operative. Print design and pre-production for on-pack labels, in store POS and marketing, plus magazine advertising. Website design and development for a range of clients, particularly Organix, Nestlé, Waitrose and O2, including Photoshop layouts, and development through html5, css, php, jQuery, plus SEO, to deliver a range of promotional w

Education

BA Hons: Politics, Philosophy, Economics

1995 - 1998
(3 years)

Qualifications

Level II

City & Guilds
2003
Design: Two 10 week courses in design, covering graphic design, photo editing, colour management, press pre-production.

Publications

Construction Industry Times International

Ten Alps Publishing
A quarterly construction magazine, featuring news from the industry, as well as production profiles on major construction projects worldwide.

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