I am an innovative, dedicated and hard-working individual with a drive to deliver excellence. I am a valued team member with experience in training, developing brand identities and packaging design. I am a passionate, innovative designer who enjoys playing football and going to the gym regularly and would thrive at the opportunity to combine my love for sport and design.

Chris David

I am an innovative, dedicated and hard-working individual with a drive to deliver excellence. I am a valued team member with experience in training, developing brand identities and packaging design. I am a passionate, innovative designer who enjoys playing football and going to the gym regularly and would thrive at the opportunity to combine my love for sport and design.

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I am an innovative, dedicated and hard-working individual with a drive to deliver excellence. I am a valued team member with experience in training, developing brand identities and packaging design.

I am a passionate, innovative designer who enjoys playing football and going to the gym regularly and would thrive at the opportunity to combine my love for sport and design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Creative Lead at Addis Housewares
February 1, 2025 - Present
Lead end-to-end design process for product packaging from concept development to print-ready production, ensuring creativity, quality and brand consistency. Manage photography and videography; retouching photos and using animation skills to produce high quality videos for the company’s website and Amazon. Drive the creative direction for advertising and promotional materials across online, print, and physical media; mentor and guide the design team; manage the design team's schedule and deadlines. Worked with brands such as Fairy Liquid, Flash, Aldi and B&M.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Chris David Design
July 1, 2017 - Present
Interpreting briefs and meeting customers’ expectations by producing professional logos and brand identities. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and InDesign. Built brand identities for athletes such as GB sprinter Sam Gordon and The Bait Lounge; worked with sports teams, independent businesses and restaurants.
Graphic Designer at Addis Housewares – Bridgend
March 1, 2021 - February 1, 2025
Designing product packaging from concept to print-ready work; visualization and mock ups; producing graphic and physical examples of product packaging. Managing photography and photo retouching. Undertaking advertising and promotional design for online, print and promotional products from concept to production-ready artwork.
Technical Advisor at Euroclad Group Ltd
October 1, 2016 - February 1, 2021
Providing technical support to the sales department and customer enquiries. Conduct training courses; assisting in preparation, maintenance and use of standard documents and response tools. Providing support to the Technical team for product development and new product introductions. 2D & 3D CAD drawings. Maintaining the company drawing registers. Producing calculations using available software and spreadsheets. Overseeing testing for fire performance, water ingress, fall arrest systems and destructive structural testing. Producing product/system renders for marketing brochures.
Sales Assistant at House of Fraser – Ted Baker – Cardiff
November 1, 2012 - October 1, 2016
Operating tills, organising the stock room and assisting customers with purchases. Providing customers with a memorable shopping experience, ensuring I exceed customer expectations.
Waiter at The Potted Pig – Cardiff
July 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Ensuring the levels of customer service reflected the values of the restaurant’s Michelin star standard. Remaining calm in a pressured environment. Received positive feedback from customers for friendly and organised service.
Graphic Designer – Work Experience at Cheeky Monkey Creative – Cardiff
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012
Utilizing Adobe Illustrator for the creation of new corporate leaflets alongside a skilled team of designers. Communicating with management to gain specific instructions for the presentation of the leaflet.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Product Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
A Levels at Bishop of Llandaff High School - Cardiff
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
GCSEs at Bishop of Llandaff High School - Cardiff
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet