Jonathan Minns

Durham, United Kingdom
I am a enthusiastic graphic design student with 2 years experience within the design industry. I am highly motivated and strive to create clean and professional design outcomes. During my time as a student I have been privileged to work with both local and international clients across the world. I have a excellent knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. I feel I am a hardworking and an adaptable individual who maintains a professional manner in both college and the workplace. I am able to work under pressure in a methodical and responsible way in order to meet deadlines. My strengths within design are branding and identity, packaging design, editorial design and advertising campaigns.

Work Experience

Timba Floor

Graphic Designer

In 2010 I was approached to work as a Graphic Designer for European flooring manufacturer SWI-UK. This role includes many different projects from packaging design all the way through to professional marketing materials used by the sales team. Another aspect of the role includes creating new brand identities for companies who buy flooring from the company.
November 2010 - Present United Kingdom

South Durham Engineering & Manufacturing Forum

Assistant Graphic Designer

After completing work placement, I was offered a part time position which included working within a team of designers to create promotional material and brand identities for companies within the engineering sector. From this role I developed a lot of the digital skills I needed to kick start my graphic design career.
January 2009 - July 2010 Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom

Education

New College Durham

BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design

September 2009 - May 2011 Durham, United Kingdom

New College Durham

Foundation Degree in Graphic Design

Currently studying my final year of a Foundation Degree in Graphic Design at New College Durham.
September 2011 - Present United Kingdom

Languages

English (Native),