I have been working as a creative professional for over twenty years and have become extremely pofecient using Adobe's Creative software. I have been fortunate enough to expand my skills into other fields, such as motion graphics, video editing and even coding, however; my core skills reside within marketing, advertising and design.

I am at that stage in my career where - as much as I still love creating - I am also involved with business strategies, managing junior team members and projects. At this time I am looking for a new role as a creative lead, or in a management position, that will give me the opportunity to drive the look and feel of a business, which in turn will elevate its profile and increase turnover.

Can I walk the talk? Yes - of course!
During my career, I have won four awards and received much acclaim, though - as they say - you're only as good as you're last job! Design is subjective. We all have our own ideas about 'what to do'. At the end of the day its a designer who will create your press advertising. They'll create the graphics for that social media post, or even get all the marketing materials ready for that last minute promotion. It's a pivitol role. A designer is your brand guardian. Your digital guru. They are the person whom many departments will look to for assistance.

I was taught as a traditional designer - using grant-enlargers, SLR cameras, type scales, rotring pens and coloured markers - I have the solid foundations of design ingrained in my soul. It's something I have always been interested in. What are now different disciplines, such as UX and UI design, was, and still is part of my everyday role as a creative. The tools have changed, but the skills remain the same - some skills that I feel are now overlooked by new designers entering the field. There are strict rules within design that you must understand, before they are broken.

Design is a two-way street. It's not all about one person doing things their way - arrogantly believing their way is the best and only way! That's why pitching campaign ideas to the board and listening is critical. As a creative, I am not closed off to the input of others, but at the same time, part of my job is thinking up ideas - putting yourself in the shoes of a consumer, or business and honestly evaluating what is on offer. I will have a 'head start' when it comes developing ideas - it's only natural. Some people are just not creative. Other people have one idea and think it's fantastic, when in reality, it may not have any legs - from which a solid strategy can be developed. This is why I have entered the world of marketing and communication strategies. As much as a designer can develop visuals, the bones behind a campaign also need detailed thought. A monitored strategy, with a conclusive objective plays a huge role within business growth.