STEPHEN CHILD

STEPHEN CHILD

Experiences, Internships & Victories

Ability to multi-task, having the experience of working on multiple projects.

A great eye for design, evident through production of print formats,

magazines, articles, and book jackets.

Enjoy the challenge of new technology and techniques.

Experience of working solo and as part of a team.

Multimedia post-production and editing.

Website design and CSS scripting.

Visualising interactive content.

Computer-assisted digital animation.

3D modelling.

2010-2012 BA (Hons) Graphic Design/Illustration Dissertation: The Internet Remix as Participatory Culture. University of Cumbria

2006-2010 BA (Hons) Multimedia Design and Digital Animation Dissertation: Video Games as Learning Tools for Children University of Cumbria

1999-2006 4 A Levels ( Graphic Design - A* ) 8 GCSEs Nelson Thomlinson School, Wigton, Cumbria

2012- Freelance work with Satzuma Ltd SummerinternshipatSatzumaoffices,London June - September2011- Candy Printing.com Work experience2008 Conservation Unit in Peru, South America Six-week Internship2004- Hallmark Hotels, Carlisle Housekeeper & laundryman (currently employed)2007-2009 The Coach House Swiss Restaurant Kitchen helper2005-2008 Aspatria Surgery Administration assistant2003 Cumbria Software Systems, Brampton Assistant

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10 Years experience with Adobe software.including:

Adobe Design Premium CS5

After Effects, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator,

InDesign, Photoshop

Autodesk Softimage 3D

Maxon Cinema 4D

Corel

Final Cut

Microsoft Office Suite

Camerawork and filming

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2012 Nintendo 3DS Photography Contest,winningentry

Contest entry for the YCN: graze rebranding

Contest entry for ISTD: Tales to Change the Word

2011 T-shirt design acquired by WeLoveFine, San Fransisco: Soaring for Vengeance

WEB

stephenchildba.wordpress.com

EMAIL

stec1987@hotmail..co.uk

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+44 (0)7854466815

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I am a graduate of multimedia design

with a keen interest in illustration,

animation art and the use of Adobe

software. I am seeking a career

in graphic design and multimedia

including photography and packaging.

As well as being friendly and

immersive in everything I achieve, I am

organised, versatile, intuitive, used to

working in high standards and meeting

tight deadlines while remaining clam

under pressure.

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Visit my Issuu profile to view my online portfolio:

http://issuu.com/stephenrobertchild/docs/stephenchild_portfolio_

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My Little Pony (c) Hasbro Inc. All rights reservedIllustration (c) Stephen Child. Available at:http://ste-c.deviantart.com/art/MLP-THE-Group-Collage-301101687

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Personal Reference

creative designerjob internship

june - september 2012

Dear Sir or Madam,

Stephen has proven himself to be a valued member of the team personally and professionally.Stephen’s skills shine in a creative environment, putting his technical knowledge of the Adobe Suite in practice on daily basis. His execution of ideas and delivery is one of his strongest attributes.

Stephen works diligently and quickly under time constraints.

Stephen is keen to learn and eager to get stuck into tasks, he would make a valued member of your team. He is friendly, polite and generous.

Please ask me if you have any more questions.

Kind Regards,

Jimm O’dell

Designer & DeveloperSatzuma LTDjimm.odell.satzuma.com

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