Background
Manchester-based multidisciplinary designer with a strong focus in UI Design, Frontend Development, Digital Design, and Motion Design. My skillset also includes a good foundation in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Shopify Liquid, as well as some experience and a keen interest in 3D software packages like Blender and Cinema 4D.
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Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer
Chris Edwards Design
/Apr—present
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Delivering high-quality design solutions to a diverse range of clients. Utilising industry-standard design tools and technologies, to create visually appealing and user-centered creative across various digital platforms.
Junior Frontend Developer
Digital Media Team Ltd
/Oct 2022—Mar 2023
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Experience in wire-framing, prototyping, and conducting usability testing for client Shopify websites. Additionally, I assisted in audits to improve performance, accessibility, and code quality. My skills include writing efficient and maintainable HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Shopify Liquid code. I stay updated with industry trends and conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure a seamless user experience.
Digital Designer
Good For Nothing Clothing Ltd.
/Jan 2018—Oct 2022
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Responsible for overseeing website development and maintenance, including designing and implementing front-end elements to enhance user experience. Collaborating closely with other departments, I ensured a cohesive brand aesthetic across all platforms. My contributions included producing creative output for branding, packaging, marketing, email, social, and digital ads. Additionally, I provided valuable support in video post-production, encompassing editing and animated motion graphics.
Graphic Design Internship
Primary Engineer
/Mar 2017—Nov 2017
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Design for educational documentation as well as video editing with animation to showcase student inventions. My duties were to provide support for student shows, contributing to the successful execution of exhibitions by assisting with mounting and displaying artworks.
Junior Freelance Graphic Designer
Contract: MMS Media Ltd.
/Jul 2015—Oct 2015
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Design for event nights in and around Manchester including posters, flyers, banners and social content.
Junior Freelance Graphic Designer
Ground Control Productions
/Jan 2015—Oct 2015
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Parklife Artist wristbands, lanyards, tokens and printed ephemera. Company business cards and infographics.
Design Team Assistant
Ear To The Ground
/May 2014—Mar 2015
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Assisting with presentations, case studies and design asset management. Digital Storyboarding with CAD mockups and infographics.
Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
/Sept 2006—Jul 2009
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A Hons) Degree: Illustration with Animation