Skills
Work Experience
• Demonstrate creativity and come up with fresh designs/ideas.
• Strong attention to detail: spelling, designing, organizing, saving artwork.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Efficient, punctual, reliable and hard working.
• Work individually and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated to learn and develop new skills and processes. Specialties: Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Graphic/Digital Design, Motion Graphics, Animation, Video/Audio Editing, Concept Development, Compositing, Illustration. 2012 – Present Freelance Remote/Inhouse
Motion/Graphics Designer
Clients include - Discover Ireland, Boogie Monster, Mentaltitan, Cinema Butterfly, Jay Fitz. Explainer video, motion graphics, video editing, kinetic typography, logo ident, intro/outro video. 2016 – 2017 Cell-Media Perth, Western Australia
Motion Graphics Designer
Producing 2D animation content for corporate training, e-learning and advertisements. Clients include BHP, Minara Resources, and Water Corporation of WA. Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare design plan, concept and layout for motion graphics project.
• Design and create enticing motion graphics for video deliverables (corporate videos, eLearning, websites, marketing demos, etc.)
• Create and deliver motion graphics in various media including web, mobile, etc.
• Assist in selecting audio, video, colors, animation, etc for graphic design.
• Work with editors, producers and other designers to resolve technical and/or design issues.
• Edit raw video footage and add effects/elements to enhance motion graphics.
• Research and analyze best design techniques and solutions to create motion graphics.
• Assist in designing and creating storyboards.
• Participate in brainstorming session to share new design perspectives and ideas.
• Maintain and follow best practices for versioning control, naming convention and organization of graphic files.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about latest graphic design techniques.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, deadlines and design standards. Key Achievements:
• Leading the production of a 2D animation explainer video for BHP that was displayed to an international audience.
• Working in a busy environment, often on my own initiative and at times under pressure.
• Punctual, reliable and willing to work as part of a busy team. Joseph www.Duffyjoeduffydesign.com
Vancouver, British Colombia
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I specialize in motion graphics and have proficient skills using Adobe After Effects, supported by a strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Cinema 4D. I have graduated with an MA in Motion Graphics Design and a BA honours in Graphic Design. Plus, I have worked as a Motion Graphics Designer for Midwest Radio, Cell-media, as well as freelance projects. Past work includes producing corporate training videos, explainer videos, e-learning videos, idents, sound design, video editing, filming and photography, web design and 3D animation. Furthermore, I have successfully lead the production of design projects for high profile clients from concept to completion. I have a wide range of talents and knowledge of programs that I feel make me a very versatile asset to any team. My ultimate goal is to work with a talented group of individuals who I can share my techniques and ideas with, and in turn learn from them and grow as an artist.
Education
2012 – 2013 Midwest Radio Mayo, Ireland
Motion Graphics Designer
Reporting to the Project Manager which involved maintaining constant turnaround on projects, alongside planning and adhering to the specific requirements. I was responsible for concept creation professional promotional and marketing material, online digital content and video work. Key Responsibilities:
• Delegation, organization and contribution to the daily, weekly, and monthly projects, insuring all deadlines were adhered to.
• Creating illustrations and animating content.
• Generation of design solutions for new and old products.
• Editing audio/video footage and retouching images.
• Communication with sales representatives to insure projects meet/satisfy the clients requirements. Key Achievements:
• Creating various advertising/promotional material for Midwest Radio and Ireland West Music TV.
• Contributing to creating TV advertisements for Ireland West Music TV programme, broadcast on international television.
• Creating live-event motion graphics for a concert and an award ceremony.
• Providing art direction on photo shoots within the studio.
• Contributing to design banner advertisements and general maintenance (CMS) of the Midwest Radio, and Ireland West Music TV website’s.
• Generating design solutions while also improving product quality. February – April 2007 Mayo County Council Mayo, Ireland Graphic Designer
Gained valuable experience in graphic design, creating various advertising/promotional material. 2013 – 2014 Letterkenny Institute of Technology Donegal, Ireland MA in Motion Graphics Design
Graduated with MA degree in Motion Graphics Design.
(1 year full-time)
2011 – 2012 Letterkenny Institute of Technology Donegal, Ireland BA (hons) in Visual Communications and Graphic Design Graduated with BA honours degree in Visual Communications and Graphic Design.
(1 year full-time)
2008 – 2011 Letterkenny Institute of Technology Donegal, Ireland BA in Graphic Design
Graduated with BA degree in Graphic Design.
(3 year full-time)
2006 – 2007 Castlebar College of Further Education Mayo, Ireland Certificate in Graphic Design
Graduated with FETAC level 5 Certificate in Graphic Design.
(1 year full-time)
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