Ben Wilson
Yarm on Tees, United Kingdom
07881774262
www.wilsonben.co.uk
I am a Graphic Designer.
I have worked both sides of the wall: though currently working in-house for a large corporate brand within the FTSE 250, I have also freelanced within small, yet strong, design agencies.
I am passionate about design that solves problems in an effective and engaging way. My interests are diverse, and I enjoy learning and self development, believing there is no limit to what is out there to discover and explore. I thrive in an environment that challenges me, and that also guides me to consider new approaches and ways of thinking.
I have worked both sides of the wall: though currently working in-house for a large corporate brand within the FTSE 250, I have also freelanced within small, yet strong, design agencies.
I am passionate about design that solves problems in an effective and engaging way. My interests are diverse, and I enjoy learning and self development, believing there is no limit to what is out there to discover and explore. I thrive in an environment that challenges me, and that also guides me to consider new approaches and ways of thinking.
Work Experience
DECOLAV, Inc
Art Director
Oversaw creative department employees. Regulated workflow, and delegated project tasks to members of graphic design team. Collaborated with Chinese project managers to create product packaging, as well as remotely direct product photography. Worked with Vice President of Global Sales to create marketing plan and wholesale showroom stratagem. Re-branded image for company re-launch, as well as controlled the "look and feel" in all printed and online communication. Conceptualized, designed and produced new product catalogues. Co-planned and directed photoshoots of existing products in the US market.
October 2010
- June 2011
Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States
DECOLAV, Inc
Graphic Designer
Worked closely with marketing director to create product advertisements for nationwide industry catalogues and magazines. Designed concepts for product catalogues. Amended packaging forexisting products, as well as created packaging for new products while working closely with Chinese project management team.
June 2010
- October 2010
Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States
University Impress
Senior Graphic Designer
Worked part-time to design purchased advertisements for placement in University publications. Developed system of workflow among clients, designers and publication.
May 2010
- December 2010
Boca Raton, Florida, United States
University Press
Senior Graphic Designer
Designed complete special issues and featured spreads.
September 2008
- May 2010
Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Education
Florida Atlantic University
BFA: Graphic Design
August 2007
- May 2010
Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe InDesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Logo Design,
Photo Manipulation,
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Branding & Identity,
Catalogues,
HTML / CSS,
Image Retouching,
QuarkXpress,