Jessica Kwan

Graphic Designer

Cardiff, United Kingdom
My name is Jessica Kwan. I am a Graphic Designer and I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design (2:1) in June 2013. I have always had a vision to become successful in something I love doing. I feel that I always knew deep down what that profession would be. I have always been creative, even from a young age and I am excited to achieve my goal of working within a design agency.
I am a very easy going person, enthusiastic and passionate about design. I am always eager to learn and I am open to anything new. I am very confident with Adobe Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop and I am also acquainted with Flash and Premiere Pro. I have exceptional layout and typographic skills. I believe they are two very important areas of design in general. Photography and photo editing are useful for creating and manipulating imagery. I am a perfectionist and I have a strong attention to detail. I have a clean and simple style of design; however I am able to think ‘outside the box’.

I am an organised person and prefer to keep a schedule so I can balance my freelance work and my personal interests. I try to keep busy and enjoy new experiences. In my spare time I enjoy extreme sports such as snowboarding and rock climbing. On a more peaceful level I enjoy astronomy and stargazing. My passion for astronomy and design has led me to have a strong interest in Astrophotography.

Work Experience

The Chuckle Magazine

Editorial Designer

My role entails designing layouts, choosing type, sourcing imagery and working closely with editors, photographers and celebrity comedians. The magazine is currently changing from monthly issues to seasonal. I am redesigning the look and layout of the magazine to make it appeal to attract a larger audience. The first Summer Issue will be available in June 2014.
February 2014 - Present Cardiff, United Kingdom

Smart Graphics

Creative Assistant

There were two elements to this work experience. Firstly, I was involved in printing on
mugs and canvas for both personal and professional customers. I assisted in the process of constructing canvas frames and following this, stapling the printed canvases tightly around the frame.

Secondly, I was responsible for designing a logo for a dog grooming business which was subsequently placed on their company vehicle.
September 2012 - September 2012 Ystrad Mynach, United Kingdom

Education

University Of Wales, Newport

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

2:1
October 2010 - September 2013 Newport, United Kingdom

Coleg Gwent Pontypool

BTEC National Diploma Art & Design (Graphic Design)

Double Distinction Merit
September 2009 - June 2010 Pontypool, United Kingdom

Languages

Japanese (Beginner),

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw 12,