I am enthusiastic, attentive, disciplined and I work to high standards. With over 5 years experience in the design industry, I have a good eye for detail and a professional approach to any task I undertake. I have good written and verbal skills and I am highly motivated to succeed. Since 2016, I have created designs for my personal social media platforms and for local companies and tribute artists. I am now looking towards my next opportunity.

Gem Craven

I am enthusiastic, attentive, disciplined and I work to high standards. With over 5 years experience in the design industry, I have a good eye for detail and a professional approach to any task I undertake. I have good written and verbal skills and I am highly motivated to succeed. Since 2016, I have created designs for my personal social media platforms and for local companies and tribute artists. I am now looking towards my next opportunity.

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I am enthusiastic, attentive, disciplined and I work to high standards.

With over 5 years experience in the design industry, I have a good eye for detail and a professional approach to any task I undertake.

I have good written and verbal skills and I am highly motivated to succeed.

Since 2016, I have created designs for my personal social media platforms and for local companies and tribute artists.

I am now looking towards my next opportunity.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at CSI Signs, Barnacre
May 1, 2022 - Present
Using Adobe Creative Suite, I rebrand pubs showcasing new external decorations including signage, lighting, artificial planting and signwriting for multiple pub breweries designing to client briefs and using my own initiative. Creating various branding including: pub signage & individual letters, internal and external signwriting, window etched vinyls, internal wallpapers, logos Use of typography skills Designing to brand guidelines and amending designs after customer feedback Communicating with clients via telephone and email Setting up finished designs for manufacture production including Adobe & VCarve Vectric software Assisting the workshop team Meeting design deadlines Collaborating with others to ensure targets are met
Creator & Graphic Designer at GaGaCreations, Preston
July 1, 2016 - Present
GaGaCreations is my own personal project where I design for pleasure and for small local businesses. I started this venture in 2016, to expand my design skills using Adobe Creative Suite and to help build a professional profile online. Creating artwork using Adobe Creative Suite including posters, flyers, tickets & social media promotion Developing and managing multiple websites using Wix for GaGaCreations and other businesses Selling my creations online (eBay, personal website, social media) Updating and creating posts on social media platforms (Facebook & Instagram) Creating paid adverts on Facebook Taking online sales and client requests Communicating with buyers via social media and selling platforms Attending events to promote and up sell for future events Recording selections of events to upload onto social media accounts Previously liaising with stores in Affleck’s, Manchester to promote my venture
Artworker at Thinkprint Ltd, Northwich
March 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Customer product design using Adobe Creative Suite - responsible for preparing artwork for web to print services Telephone and email communications with customers, clients, and colleagues Updating and setting products live online to time deadlines

Education

Foundation Degree in Graphic Design at Chester University / Mid Cheshire College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
National Diploma in Graphic Design at Mid Cheshire College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
GCSEs (including English, English Literature and Science) at Weaverham High School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet