A versatile, hands-on creative with a record of success in delivering high quality videography, editing and motion graphics solutions to the luxury market. Comfortable working as part of a team and in client-facing roles.

Ed Parsons

A versatile, hands-on creative with a record of success in delivering high quality videography, editing and motion graphics solutions to the luxury market. Comfortable working as part of a team and in client-facing roles.

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A versatile, hands-on creative with a record of success in delivering high quality videography, editing and motion graphics solutions to the luxury market. Comfortable working as part of a team and in client-facing roles.

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Language

French
Beginner
Finnish
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Elms Projects
January 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance graphic design commissions for K-Swiss and Footpatrol. Self-initiated digital motion ad pitches for Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta and Salomon.
Founder / Owner at Leathertriangle
January 1, 2016 - Present
Online business selling vintage, reworked and bespoke clothing and accessories.
Videographer & Editor at Matches
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Responsible for all aspects of video marketing content produced and edited within the Matches photo studio. Redesigned motion capture concept, built a bespoke video set and lighting rig, upgraded capture hardware, and delivered high-volume assets with QA-compliant edits. Built cross-department collaborations and mentored freelance video staff; developed a cross-skilling training program during Covid.
Community Support Advisor at Depop
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Applied platform knowledge and customer-facing skills to resolve user disputes on the Depop app. Contributed to LiveChat rollout and authored Zendesk macros to speed up responses.
Advertise Sales Exec at Intersection & Juke Magazine
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Sales role building relationships with youth-oriented brands to secure advertising and event sponsorships. Generated required revenue for Juke Issue 5, built a prospect database, and created pitch decks and marketing copy.
Sales & Marketing Manager at Redcliffe Magtronics
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2016
Hybrid sales/marketing role managing client relationships, redesigning brand identity, upgrading the website, and securing major contracts; increased turnover with key customers.
Freelance Video Editor, Videographer & Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance video editing, videography and graphic design for luxury market; recent clients include Level Shoes, Urban Outfitters, Laurel Halo & Slow Thai (graphic design for tour merch).
Video Editor & Videographer at Matches
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Responsible for all aspects of video marketing content produced and edited within the Matches photo studio. Key achievements include redesigning motion capture concepts, building a bespoke video set and lighting rig, upgrading cameras and lenses, updating aperture/frame rate, delivering a daily shoot KPI of ~150 video assets or ~60 edits, and cross-department collaboration for social content. Recruited and mentored freelance staff; developed a cross-skilling video training programme during Covid.

Education

BA Hons Fine Art at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Erasmus Exchange at Finland
January 1, 2004 - May 22, 2026
Art Foundation at UWE
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
A-Levels & GCSEs at Bristol Cathedral School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2001
BA Hons Fine Art at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Erasmus Exchange at Finland
January 1, 2004 - May 22, 2026
Art Foundation at University of the West of England (UWE)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Secondary Education at Bristol Cathedral School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2001
A-Levels at Bristol Cathedral School
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
GCSEs at Bristol Cathedral School
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Cathedral Chorister at Bristol Cathedral
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Qualifications

DBS (enhanced)
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Clean Driver’s Licence
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
DBS (enhanced)
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Clean Driver's Licence
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment