Jessica Kwan
Graphic Designer
Cardiff, United Kingdom
07891898534
jesspkwan.wix.com/sansan
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.
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.
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,