I'm a multimedia designer seeking further experience in the creative field. My skill set include motion graphics, video editing, character design and concept art. I am currently based in the Shetland Isles in Scotland, but I am willing to relocate for a permanent job. It may interest you to know that I am an illustrator with a growing social media presence. I have posted sketches and digital artwork featuring my original character Ol' Turnip Head. I also have aspirations to pitch my own sci-fi/fantasy franchise known as Polyfaebl. This is an ongoing project that I am excited to present soon. I want to make a difference by creating characters and offering stories to represent marginalised groups of people/communities after throughly researching issues to tackle normative standards.

John Irvine

I'm a multimedia designer seeking further experience in the creative field. My skill set include motion graphics, video editing, character design and concept art. I am currently based in the Shetland Isles in Scotland, but I am willing to relocate for a permanent job. It may interest you to know that I am an illustrator with a growing social media presence. I have posted sketches and digital artwork featuring my original character Ol' Turnip Head. I also have aspirations to pitch my own sci-fi/fantasy franchise known as Polyfaebl. This is an ongoing project that I am excited to present soon. I want to make a difference by creating characters and offering stories to represent marginalised groups of people/communities after throughly researching issues to tackle normative standards.

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I’m a multimedia designer seeking further experience in the creative field. My skill set include motion graphics, video editing, character design and concept art.
I am currently based in the Shetland Isles in Scotland, but I am willing to relocate for a permanent job.
It may interest you to know that I am an illustrator with a growing social media presence. I have posted sketches and digital artwork featuring my original character Ol’ Turnip Head. I also have aspirations to pitch my own sci-fi/fantasy franchise known as Polyfaebl. This is an ongoing project that I am excited to present soon. I want to make a difference by creating characters and offering stories to represent marginalised groups of people/communities after throughly researching issues to tackle normative standards.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Italian
Beginner
French
Beginner
Finnish
Beginner
Norwegian Bokmål
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator and Content Creator at @olturniphead (unpaid self-employed)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Sketching and designing 2D gothic artwork featuring original characters, providing spooky twists to UN days. Posting artwork on multiple social media platforms with 100+ followers.
Housekeeper at The Brae Hotel
September 1, 2022 - Present
Sanitise ensuite bathrooms, showers, toilets, sinks, and countertops. Perform multiple duties efficiently, such as vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors. Collect and dispose of trash, whilst utilising several pieces of equipment.
Graphic Designer at C-MIST
August 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Created motion graphics and layouts to update PowerPoint presentations. Successfully developed 2D and 3D content and included it in PowerPoint slides to deliver creative ideas.
Digital Media Assistant at DYW Shetland, Shetland College UHI
November 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Created motion graphics and layouts to update PowerPoint presentations. Successfully developed 2D and 3D content and included it in PowerPoint slides to deliver creative ideas.
Web Designer at Shetland Inter-Club Yachting Association
August 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Developed website on Wix to uploaded records of winning yachts and trophies from regattas. Fostered positive digital collaboration by creating Inter-Club Facebook page for members.
Digital Media Assistant at Scotland’s Churches Trust
November 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Filmed atmospheric videos of churches across Edinburgh and uploading edited videos on social media platforms via Hootsuite.
Illustrator and Content Creator at olturniphead (self-employed)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Sketching and designing 2D gothic artwork featuring original characters, providing spooky twists to special UN days of the year. Posting artwork on multiple social media platforms with over 100 cumulative followers.
Housekeeper at The Brae Hotel
September 1, 2022 - Present
Sanitise ensuite bathrooms, showers, toilets, sinks, and countertops. Perform multiple duties efficiently, such as vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors. Collect and dispose of trash, whilst utilising several pieces of equipment.
Graphic Designer at C-MIST
August 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Created motion graphics and layouts to update PowerPoint presentations. Successfully developed 2D and 3D content and included it in PowerPoint slides to deliver creative ideas.
Digital Media Assistant at DYW Shetland, Shetland College UHIS
November 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Created motion graphics and layouts to update PowerPoint presentations. Successfully developed 2D and 3D content and included it in PowerPoint slides to deliver creative ideas.
Web Designer at Shetland Inter-Club Yachting Association
August 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Developed website on Wix to uploaded records of winning yachts and trophies from regattas. Fostered positive digital collaboration by creating Inter-Club Facebook page for members.
Digital Media Assistant at Scotland’s Churches Trust
November 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Filmed atmospheric videos of churches across Edinburgh and uploading edited videos on social media platforms via Hootsuite.
Motion Graphics and Cameraperson at Golden Axe Beat
April 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Animated the company logo and filmed shots for Power Hour music video with Canon 1200D camera.
Illustrator and Content Creator, unpaid self-employed at olturniphead
October 1, 2023 - Present
Sketching and designing 2D gothic artwork featuring original characters, providing spooky twists to special UN days of the year. Posting artwork on multiple social media platforms with over 100 cumulative followers.
Housekeeper at The Brae Hotel
September 1, 2022 - Present
Sanitise ensuite bathrooms, showers, toilets, sinks, and countertops. Perform multiple duties efficiently, such as vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors. Collect and dispose of trash, whilst utilising several pieces of equipment.
Graphic Designer at C-MIST
August 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Created motion graphics and layouts to update PowerPoint presentations. Successfully developed 2D and 3D content and included it in PowerPoint slides to deliver creative ideas.
Digital Media Assistant at DYW Shetland, Shetland College UHI
November 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Created motion graphics and layouts to update PowerPoint presentations. Successfully developed 2D and 3D content and included it in PowerPoint slides to deliver creative ideas.
Web Designer at Shetland Inter-Club Yachting Association
August 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Developed website on Wix to uploaded records of winning yachts and trophies from regattas. Fostered positive digital collaboration by creating Inter-Club Facebook page for members.
Digital Media Assistant at Scotland’s Churches Trust
November 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Filmed atmospheric videos of churches across Edinburgh and uploading edited videos on social media platforms via Hootsuite.
Motion Graphics and Cameraperson at Golden Axe Beat
April 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Animated the company logo and filmed shots for Power Hour music video with Canon 1200D camera.
Illustrator and Content Creator at Unpaid self-employed @olturniphead
October 1, 2023 - Present
Sketching and designing 2D gothic artwork featuring original characters, providing spooky twists to special UN days of the year. Posting artwork on multiple social media platforms with over 100 cumulative followers.
Housekeeper at The Brae Hotel
September 1, 2022 - Present
Sanitise ensuite bathrooms, showers, toilets, sinks, and countertops. Perform multiple duties efficiently, such as vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors. Collect and dispose of trash, whilst utilising several pieces of equipment.
Graphic Designer at C-MIST
August 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Created motion graphics and layouts to update PowerPoint presentations. Successfully developed 2D and 3D content and included it in PowerPoint slides to deliver creative ideas.
Digital Media Assistant at DYW Shetland, Shetland College UHI
November 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Created motion graphics and layouts to update PowerPoint presentations. Successfully developed 2D and 3D content and included it in PowerPoint slides to deliver creative ideas.
Web Designer at Shetland Inter-Club Yachting Association
August 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Developed website on Wix to uploaded records of winning yachts and trophies from regattas. Fostered positive digital collaboration by creating Inter-Club Facebook page for members.
Digital Media Assistant at Scotland’s Churches Trust
November 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Filmed atmospheric videos of churches across Edinburgh and uploading edited videos on social media platforms via Hootsuite.
Motion Graphics and Cameraperson at Golden Axe Beat
April 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Animated the company logo and filmed shots for Power Hour music video with Canon 1200D camera.
Stage Actor at Ronas Drama Group
May 1, 2014 - September 29, 2025
Performed in stage shows in the Garrison Theatre, Lerwick for the annual County Drama Festival.
Stage Actor at Ronas Drama Group
April 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Performed in stage shows in the Garrison Theatre, Lerwick for the annual County Drama Festival.
Volunteer Photographer at Shetland College
November 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Photographer for the Shetland College Open Day.
Volunteer Photographer/Videographer at Shetland College
September 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Filmed the local Careers Event at Anderson High School for DYW (Developing the Young Workforce) Shetland.
Volunteer Analyst at Mind Your Head
August 1, 2014 - September 29, 2025
Compiling data from online revenue via Google Analytics into Excel spreadsheets.
Volunteer Analyst at Mind Your Head
August 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Compiling data from online revenue via Google Analytics into Excel spreadsheets.
Official Photographer at Scotland’s Churches Trust
November 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Represented the Trust as an official photographer for the Royal Patron Gathering at Dunblane Cathedral, which HRH The Princess Royal attended.
Illustrator and Content Creator at @olturniphead (self-employed)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Sketching and designing 2D gothic artwork featuring original characters, providing spooky twists to UN days; posting artwork on multiple social media platforms with over 100 followers.
Housekeeper at The Brae Hotel
September 1, 2022 - Present
Sanitise ensuite bathrooms, showers, toilets, sinks, and countertops. Perform multiple duties efficiently, such as vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors. Collect and dispose of trash using several pieces of equipment.
Graphic Designer at C-MIST
August 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Created motion graphics and layouts to update PowerPoint presentations. Successfully developed 2D and 3D content and included it in PowerPoint slides to deliver creative ideas.
Digital Media Assistant at DYW Shetland, Shetland College UHI
November 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Created motion graphics and layouts to update PowerPoint presentations. Successfully developed 2D and 3D content and included it in PowerPoint slides to deliver creative ideas.
Web Designer at Shetland Inter-Club Yachting Association
August 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Developed website on Wix to uploaded records of winning yachts and trophies from regattas. Fostered positive digital collaboration by creating Inter-Club Facebook page for members.
Digital Media Assistant at Scotland’s Churches Trust
November 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Filmed atmospheric videos of churches across Edinburgh and uploading edited videos on social media platforms via Hootsuite.
Motion Graphics and Cameraperson at Golden Axe Beat
April 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Animated the company logo and filmed shots for Power Hour music video with Canon 1200D camera.

Education

MA Motion Graphics at Edinburgh Napier University
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Film and Creative Practice at Shetland College UHI
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
BSc (Hons) Digital Media (2:1) at Shetland College UHI
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018

Qualifications

PDA It for Business
September 24, 2012 - June 23, 2014
Certification of Internship, GAOTek Inc.
May 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
2D Game Artist Certification of Participation, ELVTR
July 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Early Entrant Pathways Training (NFTS Scotland, BECTU Vision, BBC Scotland)
October 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
BSc (Hons) Digital Media
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018
2D Game Artist Certification of Participation
July 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Early Entrant Pathways, NFTS Scotland, BECTU Vision, BBC Scotland
October 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Certificates of Internship, GAOTek Inc.
May 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Honours Project: The Man in the Houseboat
April 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025
BSc (Hons) Digital Media (2:1)
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018
2D Game Artist Certification of Participation
July 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Certificates of Internship, GAOTek Inc.
May 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Early Entrant Pathways, NFTS Scotland, BECTU Vision, BBC Scotland
October 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Certificate of Internship
May 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
2D Game Artist Certification of Participation
July 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Early Entrant Pathways
October 1, 2024 - October 2, 2024
2D Game Artist Certification of Participation
July 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Early Entrant Pathways
October 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Certificates of Internship, GAOTek Inc.
May 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Education, Media & Entertainment, Other, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government