Jarrid Lawson
Graphic Designer/ Pixel Artist
-www.jarridlawson.com
Personal profile
In addition to the skills I possess in Creative Media and Digital Marketing, I am an
energetic, energetic, and innovative Graphic Designer with 5+ years of experience in
many exciting projects and companies. Passionate about creating original and creative
designs while paying close attention to the needs of clients.
A higher ability to come up with new ideas and ways to do things has also developed
along with my ability to communicate my ideas through verbal and visual communication skills that have helped me progress in my career.
The ability to continually develop my skills and willingness to learn as a designer makes
me an excellent asset to any creative environment.
Nottingham, Arnold
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Certifications
Master Web Design in Adobe XD
Complete After Effects & UI-UX
Design
App icon Design and UI-UX Design
with Adobe XD, Photoshop
Figma for UI/UX: Figma Essentials
Adobe® InDesign – Getting Started
to Advanced – 7 Course Bundle
Adobe® After Effects Training
User Experience Design Essentials Adobe XD UI UX Design
Experience
June 2019 / Present
Graphic Designer / Pixel Artist as Freelancer
While working as a Freelance Designer I have been creating original
illustrations, Pixel Art, Photography, Logo Design, Social Media
content creation, mock-ups, UI Design for all types of clients and my
own Artist work. Meticulous approach ensures each project is curated with the
exacting attention from creation to final delivery.
July 2022 / October 2022
Digital Graphics Executive
(3-Month Contract)
My responsibilities included building, maintaining, and updating the
company's websites. In addition, I produce and release digital assets
for social media, manage the digital commercial sites, and support
business growth. As well as working with the team on business-related activities.
August 2017 / June 2019
Director of Design and Product Development
at Simbrix Ltd
In this role dealt with all Design projects and took overall responsibility for all on and offline work produced for the brand, such as Product
packaging, Advertising materials and overall Design that is needed
for the company. I was given this task because of my responsible, organised and
open-minded approach to my work.
March 2017 / August 2017
Product Development and Design Executive
at Simbrix Ltd
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As the Design Executive I was the first to mentor and help the creative
team members to ensure progression and improvement in projects for
the Uni interns to gather some needed work experience. I also took
the initiative to update online social media with designs, these helped the new Toy
Product with an increase of sales that helped the company.
March 2016 / August 2017
Graphic Designer Apprentice at Simbrix Ltd
Ensure all Design work produced to promote the brand and meets the
brand guidelines. Improving and maintaining our website. My work
really helped the Product acquire 2016 and 2017 Independent Toy
Shop UK Awards.
References
Experience
Work Reference
November 2015 / November 2015
Christmas Temp at Poundworld Retail
Assim Ishaque
Simbrix Ltd
Business owner
Assisting customers on the sales floor with general enquiries with my
knowledgeable outlook of the store and products.
August 2015 / September 2015
Admin/ Designer at Webmaster Centre Ltd
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Character Reference
I was told it was a real pleasure to work with I’m approachable &
adaptable mindset that really kept the workplace in high spirits. My
great eye for detail and a good sense of what works in Design really
helped me with the tasks set, whether that be challenging or low key.
October 2014 / December 2014
Kay Addleton
Nottingham County Council
Administrator-
Portfolio Designer at Touch Design
The opportunity of working in a studio which helped me gain an
insight into commercial Design work. I got to understand how to
effectively organise my time to ensure that the deadline was achieved
in a productive way.
October 2011 / June 2014
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Various types of retail work workplaces
Profile
Replenishment Assistant at Homebase, Volunteer at Cancer Research UK,
Retail Assistant at Budgens Stores Ltd / Skills included
Education
March 2016 / March 2017
City & Guilds Apprenticeship at Simbrix
Level 3 Advanced Diploma Apprenticeship in Digital Marketing
Activities: Social Media, Advertising, Digital Marketing
Grade: Distinction*
August 2010 / August 2013
New College Nottingham - Bath Street
Edexcel BTEC Level 3, Art and Design QCF
Activities: Media, Graphic/ Web Design, 3D, Animation,
Advertising / Grade: Triple Grade Distinction
BTEC Level 2, Creative Media Production QCF
Activities: Design, Media / Grade: Distinction
Interests
Include graphic design, UI design,
Japanese culture and keeping up to
date with social media, nature/
wildlife photography
BTEC Level 1, Introductory Diploma in Art, Design, Media
Activities: Art, Design, Media / Grade: Distinction
2004 / 2009
Arnold Hill Academy
Activities: English, Maths, Science, Geography, PE, ICT, Art, Graphic
Design, Media
