Sam Blackmore

Graphic Designer

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Work Experience

Chilli Collective

Creative Lead

As the sole creative at the company I was in charge of making everything look great; from designing websites, apps & company branding to shooting & editing video content from start to finish. I am confident working on an individual level and am also a keen team player.
November 2015 - May 2017 Gloucester, United Kingdom

Factor 3

Graphic Design Intern

I was asked to join the team for a short while, to give a new visual approach to a brief they had been working on. I was able to give a fresh outlook on the job. My work was used within a package to show the client Interserve.
June 2014 - July 2014 Cheltenham, United Kingdom

TILT

Graphic Design Intern

'TILT is an award winning design and architecture practice, based in London and working worldwide.

We design enabling spaces, creating inspiring atmospheres that transform the way people interact with each other. Our vision for design is simple: by de-mystifying architecture and design we want to make refreshing spaces that better complement the purpose and personality of the people that use them.'

I'm working with the multidisciplinary design team on an wide range of different briefs. Taking control of the graphic elements of each project; from way-finding and signage to murals and super graphics.
October 2013 - December 2013 United Kingdom

Cambridge University Press

Graphic Design Intern

'Cambridge University Press dates from 1534 and is the publishing business of the University of Cambridge. Our purpose is to further the University's objective of advancing learning, knowledge and research.'

Working with the team over the summer at their Cambridge studio on a mixture of briefs.
September 2013 - September 2013 Cambridge, United Kingdom

Premm Design

Graphic Design Intern

The company behind the BBC Proms branding, Premm design have been creating design solutions since 1991 and have a large array of clients in many different disciplines. They offered me an opportunity to work with them after I met their company director at D&AD New Blood earlier in the year.

Working on a mixture of live briefs and some older work; I helped the agency out while members of the team were on their summer holidays. I took control of briefs from clients such as the BBC and Menzies Chartered Accountants and my work has gone to print.
August 2013 - August 2013 London, United Kingdom

RIOT:NOISE

Freelance Graphic Design

Complete re-brand of the band including a new logo featured on all their media, their debut album booklet and sleeve, t-shirts and show promotions.
January 2013 - February 2013 Bristol, United Kingdom

Lilley Brook Golf Club

Freelance Graphic Design

Annual promotion of an event at the club sponsored by Scoffers Baguette Shop, Cheltenham.
United Kingdom

Slak Bar

Freelance Graphic Design

Promotional material commissioned to promote Reginald D. Hunter and Matt Harvey's headline shows at the venue
Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Education

Stroud College

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Completed the course in 2008
Stroud, United Kingdom

University Of The West Of England

BA (HONS) Graphic Design

Completing the course in 2013
Present Bristol, United Kingdom

Languages

English (Native),

Skills

Adobe Audition, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro , Branding, Editorial Design, Illustration, Logo Design, Photography, Promotions, QuarkXpress, Typography, Videography,