Design Development
Resume:
David FarrantSenior Designer, Creative Action Digital London
London, United Kingdom
*********@*****.***
http://www.dwfarrant.com
I am an Industrial and Graphic Designer with over ten years professional experience working for a diverse
range of International clients. Examples include real estate / luxury developments, the food and beverage
industry, telecommunications, insurance, colleges and universities, human resources, retail and private
banking, market research firms, medical, and Government contracts.
I am looking for a senior creative or account director position in Central London.
Over the last ten years my roles have incorporated business strategy, concept research and development,
client management, design (concept to production - both digital and print) and business development,
all of which I hope to embody in any future position.
Work Experience
London, United Kingdom
Sep 2012 – Present
Senior Designer
We are a globally distributed group of digital natives with expertise in every area of measuring, promoting, enhancing, developing, supporting, and generally building the user experience with sensitivity to creative, technical and business requirements.
We operate out of offices in London, Singapore and Tokyo serving multinational clients in the US, Europe and Asia.
Creative Action London opened its doors early 2012. CA London is a digital agency that focuses on Research and Consulting, Web Systems Application Development, Mobile Systems Application Development, Video Production. Campaign Development, Social Marketing and Corporate Branding.
We have been privileged to partner with over 100 of the world s largest and most prestigious brands.
My responsibilities include:
Development and management of all projects, ranging from branding to video production to high level strategy to scheduling.
Assist with global strategy for fifth largest pharmaceutical company in the world.
Manage several client relationships in various markets across the globe.
Direct and execute designs from concept to final production, leading a team of designers.
Nassau, Bahamas, The
Dec 2009 – Aug 2012
Art Director
Development and management of all projects at Karma Design.
Lead researcher and strategist in concept creation and business development.
Primary manager for all client relationships.
Direct and execute designs from concept to final production.
Found and closed over twenty new contracts for Karma Design.
Redeveloped Karma Design's technological platforms to improve efficiency and client management.
Train, manage and inspire design teams.
Clients include five luxury property developments, three International banks, one banking industry association, three tier one law firms, three insurance firms, three leading food and beverage companies, one Government contract and one University contract. Other clients range from restaurants to hotel branding.
Nassau, Bahamas, The
Oct 2007 – Nov 2009
Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) Limited
Senior Designer
Assisted with and created marketing objectives via various projects designed to promote the Fidelity brands in The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and Turks & Caicos Islands.
Responsibilities included design and production of artwork for brochures, newsletters, banners, websites, and video in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Engaged in all stages of the production process including: initial concept creation, meeting with clients, determining specifications of the items to be printed, producing the designs, sending out designs for client approval, creating completed artwork for the production process.
Vicenza, Italy
May 2006 – Aug 2006
Designer
Employed as a Designer with Studio Molini, an architecture firm in Vicenza, Italy, that operates globally, designing buildings, exhibits, events, showrooms and trade fair stands for various industries and companies.
Assisted senior architects with hand renderings, CAD drawings and advanced 3D-modeling.
Accompanied senior architects to site and client meetings.
Nassau, Bahamas, The
Jan 2002 – Nov 2009
Creative Director, Owner
Development and management of all projects at DF Designs.
Researched and cultivated client base over the period of seven years.
Directed and executed all designs from concept to final production.
Worked extensively with research groups as a consultant for brand advancement and strategy.
Grew the Company to become premier freelance design consultant in The Bahamas.
Clients included luxury real estate developments, law firms, e-commerce businesses, social networking platforms, telecommunications, food and beverage companies and a broad spectrum of branding projects.
Fremantle, Australia
Dec 2000 – Jul 2001
Draughtsman & Designer
Employed as a full-time draughtsman and junior designer for world-renowned custom yacht designer and naval architect.
Developed interior and exterior designs of mega-yachts using Auto CAD and Rhino (3D-modeling software).
Collaborated with interior designers to source materials from all over the world.
Accompanied senior designers to site and client meetings.
Fremantle, Australia
Jul 2000 – Dec 2000
Junior Draughtsman & Designer
Selected for an internship and subsequently employed as a junior draughtsman for luxury, custom-built mega-yachts.
Developed interior and exterior designs of mega-yachts using Auto CAD and Rhino (3D-modeling software).
Collaborated with in-house and external interior designers to source materials from all over the world.
Accompanied senior designers to site and client meetings.
Education
GA, USA
Sep 2001 – Jun 2007
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design / Bachelor of Fine Arts - Industrial Design
Double major in Graphic Design & Industrial Design.
Languages
English (Native), French (Conversational)
Skills
Attention to detail, Self motivated, Communication, Able to meet deadlines, Team Building, Publication Design, Branding & Corporate Identity, Typography, Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Art Direction, Web Design & Development, Front-End Development, Digital Photography, Photo Manipulation, Package Design, Logo Design, Page Layout Design, Pre-press Production, Colour Correction, Hand Rendering, Research, Concept Development, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe Distiller, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Bridge, iWork
Awards
2012
Scotiabank (Bahamas) Limited
Photography selected for international calendar
2011
Corporate Responsibility - Best in Class
2011
Corporate Design - Outstanding Annual Report
2011
Outstanding Photography
2011
Scotiabank (Bahamas) Limited
Photography selected for international calendar
2010
Corporate Design - Outstanding Annual Report
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