Ollie Boyd
Graphic Designer/Illustrator
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
07870605699
be.net/oboyda593
I am a Designer/Illustrator/motion graphic designer with over 20 years experience in the industry.
I have a deep love of design and if im not working on a work project im usually playing about with some new illustration, design or learning a new design skill.
I currently work for Fife council and have been there for over 16 years. working for the corporate team which serves every council service. I design a range of printed or digital publications, websites as well a range of video and animation for social media marketing.
I also do some freelance illustrator in my spare time but for the last 3 years have been concentrating on motion graphics for social media whilst working for a London based agency and working on projects for companies such as Universal, Disney, ABC studios and the BBC.
I have also had some big name clients as part of my illustration work such as Geoffrey Fletcher (Oscar winning screenwriter), George Nolfi (Director of The Adjustment Bureau) as well as working on artwork for a number of independent movies premiering at major international film festivals.
I have great organisational skills and like to have an ordered working environment. I find that not only does this ensure that everything is safely backed up but design data is always just a click or 2 away. This in turns helps me work as efficiently as possible. Having a good working knowledge of networks and a full knowledge of the Apple operating system also helps (not always easy in a 'PC' driven world).
I have a deep love of design and if im not working on a work project im usually playing about with some new illustration, design or learning a new design skill.
I currently work for Fife council and have been there for over 16 years. working for the corporate team which serves every council service. I design a range of printed or digital publications, websites as well a range of video and animation for social media marketing.
I also do some freelance illustrator in my spare time but for the last 3 years have been concentrating on motion graphics for social media whilst working for a London based agency and working on projects for companies such as Universal, Disney, ABC studios and the BBC.
I have also had some big name clients as part of my illustration work such as Geoffrey Fletcher (Oscar winning screenwriter), George Nolfi (Director of The Adjustment Bureau) as well as working on artwork for a number of independent movies premiering at major international film festivals.
I have great organisational skills and like to have an ordered working environment. I find that not only does this ensure that everything is safely backed up but design data is always just a click or 2 away. This in turns helps me work as efficiently as possible. Having a good working knowledge of networks and a full knowledge of the Apple operating system also helps (not always easy in a 'PC' driven world).
Work Experience
Glass Eye
Freelance designer
Glass Eye is a UK-based creative marketing agency producing eye-catching video, artwork and animation for the biggest names in entertainment.
My role is working as a freelancer on motion graphic design, video editing or creative design
Working with art directors and producers, creating or editing social media assets for a number of well known organisations in the entertainment industry.
Some of the projects I have worked collaboratively on can be found here: https://www.glasseyeinc.com/portfolio/
My role is working as a freelancer on motion graphic design, video editing or creative design
Working with art directors and producers, creating or editing social media assets for a number of well known organisations in the entertainment industry.
Some of the projects I have worked collaboratively on can be found here: https://www.glasseyeinc.com/portfolio/
March 2017
- Present
United Kingdom
Fife Council
Graphic Designer
Local government authority serving the Kingdom of Fife.
Originally based within ‘Transportation Services’ before moving to the ‘Corporate Services’ team providing design support for the whole of Fife Council.
Responsible for providing original design solutions for a wide range of promotional, educational and informational material such as brochures, leaflets, posters, display stands and
advertisements.
Advising clients on the most effective approaches in their marketing campaigns as well as the most cost-effective solutions in either digital or print media.
Working closely with the marketing and communications team to create campaign brandings.
Liasing with external printers, ensuring work is delivered on budget and to agreed timescales.
Taking or commissioning photographs as required and maintaining a photographic library.
Originally based within ‘Transportation Services’ before moving to the ‘Corporate Services’ team providing design support for the whole of Fife Council.
Responsible for providing original design solutions for a wide range of promotional, educational and informational material such as brochures, leaflets, posters, display stands and
advertisements.
Advising clients on the most effective approaches in their marketing campaigns as well as the most cost-effective solutions in either digital or print media.
Working closely with the marketing and communications team to create campaign brandings.
Liasing with external printers, ensuring work is delivered on budget and to agreed timescales.
Taking or commissioning photographs as required and maintaining a photographic library.
October 2003
- Present
United Kingdom
Xerox
Digital Specialist
Xerox is an internationally recognised manufacturer of copiers/printers. I worked for Xerox Business Services which ran the printroom within ‘Agilent Technologies’ part of the Hewlett Packard group.
Based within the print-room. Responsible for liasing with customers on their design/print requirements, design/layout of these items via PC and Mac based software such as Illustrator,
Photoshop, Quark, Corel and produce finished printed goods in high quality digital print using high volume black & white and colour digital printers.
Based within the print-room. Responsible for liasing with customers on their design/print requirements, design/layout of these items via PC and Mac based software such as Illustrator,
Photoshop, Quark, Corel and produce finished printed goods in high quality digital print using high volume black & white and colour digital printers.
2002
- 2003
Dalmeny, United Kingdom
Forbo Nairn Ltd.
Colour Developer
Cushioned vinyl flooring manufacturer, a member of the Forbo group, one of the worlds leading industrial organisations. Employs 8500 people world-wide.
Based within the design studio, responsible for gathering, analysing and presenting information on consumer trends in interior colour and design, liasing with designers and developing design/colour proofs for customer presentation both digitally and printed samples.
Based within the design studio, responsible for gathering, analysing and presenting information on consumer trends in interior colour and design, liasing with designers and developing design/colour proofs for customer presentation both digitally and printed samples.
1999
- 2002
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
Forbo Nairn Ltd
Colourist
Forbo Nairn was a Cushioned vinyl flooring manufacturer, a member of the Forbo group, one of the worlds leading industrial organisations. Employs 8500 people world-wide. Forbo closed the CV side of the plant in 2005 but still manufacture Linoleum flooring.
Responsible for overall development of a new waterbased printing ink system and the introduction of related systems from investigation through to implementation to a production environment, liasing with internal and external customers.
Included set-up of computerised colour matching system, set-up of computerised ink dispensing system and ink re-working system. Creation and implementation of new working practices within the printing department including standardisation controls, quality control, environmental procedures and cost analysis.
Responsible for overall development of a new waterbased printing ink system and the introduction of related systems from investigation through to implementation to a production environment, liasing with internal and external customers.
Included set-up of computerised colour matching system, set-up of computerised ink dispensing system and ink re-working system. Creation and implementation of new working practices within the printing department including standardisation controls, quality control, environmental procedures and cost analysis.
1997
- 1999
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
Education
Dundee College
HND Graphic Advertising
Higher National Diploma - Graphic Advertising
1992
- 1995
Dundee, United Kingdom
Balwearie High School
3 Highers - Tech. Drawing [B] ; Art [B] ; English [C]
9 O levels / Standard grades
9 O levels / Standard grades
1986
- 1992
United Kingdom
Skills
Adobe Acrobat,
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Creative Cloud,
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe In-Design,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Premiere,
HTML/CSS,
Microsoft Office,
Other achievements
I work as a freelance Illustrator/designer in my spare time.
I designed one of the official posters for the movie ‘Violet and Daisy’ starring James Gandolfini, Saoirse Ronan and Alexis Bledel.
The poster was commissioned by the writer and director of the movie, Oscar winning screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher.
I was contacted by hollywood director George Nolfi (The Adjustment Bureau, Oceans Twelve, The Bourne Ultimatum) who wanted copies of my Adjustment Bureau poster design.
I have created a number of posters for movies premiering at international film festivals.
I have been commissioned for a number of illustrations for Shortlist magazine.
I designed one of the official posters for the movie ‘Violet and Daisy’ starring James Gandolfini, Saoirse Ronan and Alexis Bledel.
The poster was commissioned by the writer and director of the movie, Oscar winning screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher.
I was contacted by hollywood director George Nolfi (The Adjustment Bureau, Oceans Twelve, The Bourne Ultimatum) who wanted copies of my Adjustment Bureau poster design.
I have created a number of posters for movies premiering at international film festivals.
I have been commissioned for a number of illustrations for Shortlist magazine.