Jade O'Bryan

Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
I graduated with a BA Honors Degree inGraphic Design, at the Colchester School of Art and I am currently working as a luxury bathroom designer for Ripples.

I have a passion for anything vintage, particularly design and fashion. I love creating illustrations using traditional and digital media that displays a nostalgic look. I use patterns and textures from the years gone by, if not, used as inspiration, which are applied to my illustrations or surface pattern work

Work Experience

Ripples

Designer

I help customers discover their needs and ideas to create their dream luxury Bathroom.
November 2013 - Present Colchester, United Kingdom

Humbug Design Ltd

Intern Print Designer

A full time internship. In this role I have created a variety of ‘conversational’ and geometric patterns for various pieces of clothing and accessories for brands such as Laura Ashley, Wallis, Ted Baker and Oasis. I also amended and re worked existing designs for the clients.
July 2013 - October 2013 London, United Kingdom

Richardsons Events

Illustrator

Commissioned to create a vintage style fashion illustration for a poster designed promoting a local vintage fair.
November 2012 - November 2012 Northampton, United Kingdom

Colchester Borough Council

Illustrator

A workshop took place in Colchester town centre, where the Council held an open discussion with members of the public about their plans for the regeneration of the town. My job was to listen and draw/write up what was being said by the Council and public as feedback, in a graphic, fun, and illustrative way.
July 2012 - July 2012 Colchester, United Kingdom

OMCI Property Investment & Development

Interior Designer / Illustrator

The development of GreyFriars, a unique 4 Star Boutique Hotel, Bar and Restaurant in Colcheter which will be formed in the complex of Grade ||* and Grade || listed buildings, currently known as Grey Friars, All Saints and Hillcrest. Competing against the rest of the class on my course with a variety of tasks set, I was asked to create wallpaper and moodboards for 2 of the luxury rooms.
June 2011 - December 2011 Colchester, United Kingdom

Education

Colchester School Of Art & Design

BA (hons) Degree in Art and Design : Graphic Design

September 2009 - June 2013 Colchester, United Kingdom

Skills

Photo Manipulation, Drawing, Illustration, Painting, Pattern Design, Use Of A Drawing Tablet,