Chris Brown
Freelance Junior/Middleweight Designer
Sydney, Australia
+44 7925181906
www.imchrisbrown.co.uk
Hello
I'm Chris Brown.
I studied Graphic Design at University College Falmouth.
I have since lived and worked in the UK, Canada and Australia.
I believe great design is all about ideas.
And that good ideas start on paper.
Backed up by a wealth of visual research.
And not to mention ensuring a good understanding of the brief.
I also love photography.
I’m happiest when I’m on my Bike, Surfboard or Snowboard.
I work well independently & in a team.
I produce my best work when I have a lot to do.
If you like my work please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Thank you.
I'm Chris Brown.
I studied Graphic Design at University College Falmouth.
I have since lived and worked in the UK, Canada and Australia.
I believe great design is all about ideas.
And that good ideas start on paper.
Backed up by a wealth of visual research.
And not to mention ensuring a good understanding of the brief.
I also love photography.
I’m happiest when I’m on my Bike, Surfboard or Snowboard.
I work well independently & in a team.
I produce my best work when I have a lot to do.
If you like my work please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Thank you.
Work Experience
Various Clients
Freelance Middleweight Designer
September 2014
- Present
Sydney, Australia
BlueCube Creative
Designer
While at Bluecube I worked across a range of digital and print based projects. This included branding and identity development, Annual Review design, online and offline asset creation for customer feedback campaigns and employee engagement campaigns and marketing and print collateral for the pharmaceutical industry.
Clients included:
- Milton Keynes Community Foundation
- Market Force UK
- Shared Insight
- Sysmex
Clients included:
- Milton Keynes Community Foundation
- Market Force UK
- Shared Insight
- Sysmex
April 2014
- August 2014
United Kingdom
Embrace
Designer
While at Embrace I worked across a range of clients creating work spanning both digital and print. I also assisted in art directing a photo shoot and helped create initial concepts for a range of new projects.
Clients included:
- JP Morgan
- Mölnlycke Health Care,
- Morley College London,
- London Legacy Development Corporation
- The National Trust.
Clients included:
- JP Morgan
- Mölnlycke Health Care,
- Morley College London,
- London Legacy Development Corporation
- The National Trust.
January 2014
- March 2014
London, United Kingdom
Coley Porter Bell
Junior Designer
In the 6 months I spent at Coley Porter Bell as a Junior I mainly worked on a number of corporate branding and marketing projects, from initial concept development, art directing photo shoots and creating the overall brand guidelines.
I also contributed to the design development on a number of FMCG accounts for brands including:
- Muller
- Nestle
- PZ Cussons
While there I was also responsible for crafting a variety of award entries as well as the collection of content for visual planning sessions with clients.
I also contributed to the design development on a number of FMCG accounts for brands including:
- Muller
- Nestle
- PZ Cussons
While there I was also responsible for crafting a variety of award entries as well as the collection of content for visual planning sessions with clients.
May 2013
- October 2013
London, United Kingdom
Hat-trick Design
Design Intern
While at hat-trick I worked across a range of accounts. I created wall graphics for a series of interior branding projects, helped produce mock ups for client meetings and provided initial project research.
March 2013
- March 2013
London, United Kingdom
Blast Design
Design Intern
In my initial two weeks at Blast I helped them re-assess their social media strategy as a business to help them gain more exposure for their work. As part of this I also produced and edited a promotional bonfire night video.
When asked to come back for another week I also worked contributed to the development of the branding and packaging of a new drink due to be launched in 2013, as well as working on the initial stages of some property branding.
When asked to come back for another week I also worked contributed to the development of the branding and packaging of a new drink due to be launched in 2013, as well as working on the initial stages of some property branding.
October 2012
- November 2012
London, United Kingdom
Rose Design
Design Intern
While at Rose I did a lot of visual research and art working for the V&A. Concept development for the branding of the POP! exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London as well as research and visual development for a number of ongoing projects.
April 2012
- June 2012
London, United Kingdom
Future Publishing
Contributor - Opinion Piece
Computer Arts Magazine asked me to write a short piece about life after graduation for a graphic designer. They wanted me to highlight the struggled of breaking into the design industry.
October 2011
- October 2011
Bath, United Kingdom
ASHA
Design Intern
During my time at ASHA I created a series of illustrations for the new identity of Lark Insurance (featured in Creative Review). I also worked on the WWF corporate report, and was involved in the early stages of a series of re-brands.
I also spend a Saturday treating an old wardrobe for woodworm......
I also spend a Saturday treating an old wardrobe for woodworm......
October 2011
- November 2011
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Howies
Freelance Designer
While at howies I worked across a wide range of projects. I designed and illustrated T-shirts to be sold online, created adverts for print and worked on the latest edition of the howies catalogue. I also provided copy for weekly e-mails and art-working for the catalogue.
I also worked on a lot of internal design. This included label design for sample shows and sample catalogues for the future clothes ranges.
I also worked on a lot of internal design. This included label design for sample shows and sample catalogues for the future clothes ranges.
August 2010
- September 2010
Cardigan, United Kingdom
Oakwood MD
Intern
At Oakwood I worked on the Castrol Marine Academy account designing and illustrating online exams.
June 2009
- June 2009
Bristol, United Kingdom
Education
University College Falmouth
ba (hons) Graphic Design
October 2007
- June 2010
Falmouth, United Kingdom
University Of Gloucestershire
Foundation Art & Design
September 2005
- June 2006
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Awards
Skills
Art Direction,
Art Working,
Bikewear,
Branding,
Copy Writing,
Cyclingkit,
Editorial,
Idea Generation,
Illustration,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Photography,
Photoshop,
Print,
Research,
Sportswear,
Typography,