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48 Compton Avenue, BN1 3PS, Brighton
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Recent graduate from Camberwell College of Arts with a First Class Honours degree in Illustration, with a special interest in animation, looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity in the creative world. Motivated, hard-working creative with an original, innovative portfolio and digital skill-set. Enjoys new challenges, keen to learn and gain fresh insight from professionals within the industry.
SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Creative illustrator, animator, designer: completed high-quality portfolio of work at Camberwell College of Arts.
- Storytelling skills displayed through animation and publishing my own books: Stickheads, Jealous Worm.
- Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator as well as; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong interest in 3D software and working practical knowledge of Cheetah 3D and Cinema 4D and Blender.
- Team player with proven customer service skills and client-led projects, developed through varied freelance work and experience in retail and hospitality.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Badger and Bosun’s Adventures in Reality Dec 2019 - Jan 2020 Production Assistant to Steven Cavalier (Creator and Producer)
At the BFI funded Children’s Animation Series ‘Badger and Bosun’s Adventures into Reality’, I held and organized the writers’ meetings for each episode and took notes, contributing with my own thoughts and ideas.
At the BFI funded Children’s Animation Series ‘Badger and Bosun’s Adventures into Reality’, I held and organized the writers’ meetings for each episode and took notes, contributing with my own thoughts and ideas.
- Poppy Hillstead (Comedian) Feb 2020 - Present Animation Assistant
I have been working alongside this popular Comedian/Animator and podcaster of Gossipmongers helping her animate ‘Escalator Skit’ and #theworstdickicanthinkof series. I am currently assisting her animate a music video for Comedian/Rapper Joe Jacobs (seen on Channel 4/BBC Radio 4/6). We recently worked on 5 2 minute animations for Brooklands Museum through the production company Squeaky Pedal.
I have been working alongside this popular Comedian/Animator and podcaster of Gossipmongers helping her animate ‘Escalator Skit’ and #theworstdickicanthinkof series. I am currently assisting her animate a music video for Comedian/Rapper Joe Jacobs (seen on Channel 4/BBC Radio 4/6). We recently worked on 5 2 minute animations for Brooklands Museum through the production company Squeaky Pedal.
- Modern Toss Ltd Brighton Sept 2019 - Present
Creative Designer and Web Assistant
Working part-time with cartoon artists and publishers, Modern Toss. As a designer, I have created a new homepage with fresh archiving of cartoons and animations to demonstrate portfolio of work. I also create all their online assets for shop products; marketing material for web, email and social media, including an animated cartoon gif series for advent calendar pre-Xmas. Other responsibilities include managing online print sales, membership scheme and working with current licensee. Proficient in Shopify, Mailchimp, Office and account software Brightpearl, I understand how important it is to be accurate and communicate well within the business. I have represented Modern Toss at exhibitions and Trade Fairs, presenting well when communicating face to face with customers.
Creative Designer and Web Assistant
Working part-time with cartoon artists and publishers, Modern Toss. As a designer, I have created a new homepage with fresh archiving of cartoons and animations to demonstrate portfolio of work. I also create all their online assets for shop products; marketing material for web, email and social media, including an animated cartoon gif series for advent calendar pre-Xmas. Other responsibilities include managing online print sales, membership scheme and working with current licensee. Proficient in Shopify, Mailchimp, Office and account software Brightpearl, I understand how important it is to be accurate and communicate well within the business. I have represented Modern Toss at exhibitions and Trade Fairs, presenting well when communicating face to face with customers.
- Pelicano Coffee House, Brighton April 2015 - Present
Barista/ Weekend Manager
Part-time employee at busy café in The Lanes, Brighton. Responsibilities as Weekend Manager: motivating team of colleagues, customer service, cash handling, food preparation and hygiene. Developed specialist knowledge of coffee along with how to multitask and work hard in a job in order to keep the business running smoothly.
Barista/ Weekend Manager
Part-time employee at busy café in The Lanes, Brighton. Responsibilities as Weekend Manager: motivating team of colleagues, customer service, cash handling, food preparation and hygiene. Developed specialist knowledge of coffee along with how to multitask and work hard in a job in order to keep the business running smoothly.
- Between November 2018 and January 2020 I worked part-time as a shop assistant in two design-led gift boutiques: Pussy Home Boutique, Brighton and Material Gallery, London. Responsibilities included running the shop, cash-handling, working efficiently under pressure, photographing products for Instagram, window and shelf displays
EDUCATION
Camberwell College of Arts UAL London Sept 2016 - June 2019
First Class Honours in BA Illustration
Specialised in: screen-printing, lithography, 3D printing, ceramics, self-publishing, collaborations, writing and storytelling.
Specialised in: screen-printing, lithography, 3D printing, ceramics, self-publishing, collaborations, writing and storytelling.
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Sept 2015 - June 2016
Art and Design Foundation Diploma - Distinction
Sussex Downs College Lewes Sept 2013 - June 2015
A Level: Double Art A*A*; Graphic Design A*, Business Studies (BTEC) Merit
Blatchington Mill School Hove Sept 2008 - June 2013
GCSE: Art A, English Literature A, English Language B, Business Studies B, Dance B, Science B Maths C, Spanish C, IT Merit