I am an experienced designer, artworker, illustrator and animator for print and digital media using Adobe Creative Suite. I've worked remotely for most of my career, so I have excellent time management and communication skills. I am passionate about family, design, health and the outdoors. I am based in Aberdeen, Scotland with my wife and two children.…

Brad Newman

I am an experienced designer, artworker, illustrator and animator for print and digital media using Adobe Creative Suite. I've worked remotely for most of my career, so I have excellent time management and communication skills. I am passionate about family, design, health and the outdoors. I am based in Aberdeen, Scotland with my wife and two children.…

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I am an experienced designer, artworker, illustrator and animator for print and digital media using Adobe Creative Suite. I’ve worked remotely for most of my career, so I have excellent time management and communication skills.

I am passionate about family, design, health and the outdoors. I am based in Aberdeen, Scotland with my wife and two children.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Contract Graphic Designer (Printed UK) at Printed UK
February 1, 2025 - Present
Marketing brochures, signage, business cards, event support, web and social media graphics.
Contract Graphic Designer at Grampian Hospitals Art Trust
April 1, 2020 - Present
Annual reports, marketing brochures, newsletters, event support, web and social media graphics.
Freelance Graphic Designer at National Housing Compliance
September 1, 2023 - Present
Social media graphics, marketing communications (datasheets, white papers etc.), event support, creating illustrations and infographics, email design, photo retouching product placement shots, sourcing stock photography, PPT presentation support.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Ingenico Group
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Social media graphics, marketing communications (datasheets, white papers etc.), event support, creating illustrations and infographics, email design, photo retouching product placement shots, sourcing stock photography, PPT presentation support.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Aberdeen, UK (Local Studio)
March 1, 2019 - Present
Local studio - freelance support
Senior Graphic Designer at McKesson Technology Solutions
April 1, 2003 - April 1, 2017
Responsible for all web and print-based artwork including: email marketing campaigns and templates; online employee newsletters; microsite/landing page design; social media graphics; advertising; exhibit signage; banners; brochures and other ad hoc requests. Lead designer for an award-winning digital employee newsletter for seven years running (2010 Phoenix Award, 2010 IABC Bronze Flame Award, 2012 IABC Bronze Flame Award).
Graphic Designer at A.L.I. Technologies
April 1, 2001 - April 1, 2003
Responsible for all web and print-based artwork for internal clients, which included company website design and maintenance, advertising, exhibit signage, annual reports, email marketing campaigns and templates, intranet employee newsletter, microsite design, banners, brochures and all other design and presentations as needed. Redesigned and produced the company website which won an industry award (LACP 2002 Platinum Spotlight Award for Web Sites).
Junior Graphic Designer at Allura Communications
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Daily duties included design and production of advertisements, branding and collateral, brochures, catalogues, flyers, signage; re-branded PharmaChoice. Won industry award for letterhead design (1999 Neenah Paper Bronze Medal).

Education

Principles of Animation (Animation Bootcamp) at School of Motion
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Interactive online illustration classes at Society of Visual Storytelling (svslearn.com)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelors in Design (Hons), Communication Design at NSCAD University, Halifax, Canada
September 1, 1994 - July 1, 1998
Diploma in Creative Art and Design at Niagara College, Canada
September 1, 1992 - July 1, 1994

Qualifications

Principles of Animation (Animation Bootcamp)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Interactive online illustration classes
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail

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Experience Level