About me.

Professional Life.
I am a freelance Graphic Designer with a passion for originality, simplicity, excellence and creativity. I believe in the power of good design and love to produce work that speaks clearly and creatively to its audience. I always pay attention to the small details and create stunning works that comprise of the best use of imagery, type and colour. I have worked with clients from across the globe and have learnt the importance of good communication.

Interests.
Aside from being passionate about all things design. I have a real interest in listening to all kinds of music, playing guitar & writing songs.

Contact me.

Phone:   07894459905
Skype:   wearerefined
Email:   mark@wearerefined.com
Website:   www.wearerefined.com

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My Work.

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Employment.

We Are Refined [Freelance] | 2011-Present.
Creating print, branding, web, multimedia and 3D design to a very high standard. Communicating with clients and making them feel at ease about the journey from initial ideas to final production. Attention to detail and interest in producing a product that is inline with the clients brief.

The Design Collective | 2008-2011.
Worked for The Design Collective, a design agency in Kent as a Graphic Designer and 3D Designer. I was involved as a lead creative on print, web and multimedia projects. Towards the later years with the company my main focus was the production of medical 3D visuals and videos. Several of the projects that I was involved in won awards for their communication through print design. During my time with the company I worked with a variety of local and international clients.

Education.

Three Year Graphic Design Apprenticeship.
I completed a three year apprenticeship with a local Graphic Design company. During this time I learnt many skills about the design process, working with clients, exploring creativity and producing high quality work. I spent a lot of time developing my eye for design and improving my use of professional software. During this time at the company I was taught the main skills needed to produce print, branding, web, 3D and video work to industry standard.

A Levels in Product design, Art and ICT.
St George’s C of E Foundation School Sixth Form [Sept 2005 - June 2007]

6 GCSE’s and 2 GNVQ’s.
St George’s C of E Foundation School
[Sept 2000 - June 2005]

Core Skills.

Technical Skills.
An advanced knowledge of industry standard software; Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Flash, Adobe After Effects, Maxon Cinema 4D, Final Cut Pro, Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Office. An understanding of HTML, CSS and the use of content management systems such as WordPress. Fluent in Mac & PC.

Strengths.
I am skilled in working with type, colour, image and layout. A knowledge of many different design styles and the ability to bring a new perspective to an existing brand. Enthusiasm and a passion for producing an original idea to the highest quality. A good listener and the ability to meet the requirement of the clients brief.

Testimonials.

“Mark, has been instrumental in the initial branding and design concepts for the surf school. He had an obvious eye for the subject and we will undoubtedly be using his services again.”
Dave Melmoth – Joss Bay Surf School

“Outstanding service and value. Marks ability to take an idea and create it in ways that can capture peoples attention is simply amazing. Every piece of work has been unique, fresh and clearly says what we want it to say.”
Mike Andrea – Pipeline

References.

Available on request.