Nic Lancashire

Graphic Designer

Flat *, ** Magdala Road, Mapperley Park, Nottingham, NG3 5DF

accg5x@r.postjobfree.com

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niclancashire.com

PERSONAL I have excellent all round graphic design skills, building on the conventions of typography, page lay-

out, composition and colour theory, achieving balance rhythm and harmony between design elements.

STATEMENT My creative thinking and problem solving skills are combined with a practical approach to workflow,

production and presentation. My major strengths are my adaptability and meticulous attention to de-

tail combined with the ability to prioritise my work under deadline pressure. I am able to follow brand

guidelines consistently and am also able to synthesise research and client requirements with strong

conceptual skills to fulfil creative briefs. I am passionate about all aspects of design, from product

design and web design, through to design for the built environment. My varied interests help to inform

and inspire my practice as a creative graphic designer. I am self motivated and always aim to achieve

the highest standards both independently and as part of a team. My goal oriented, can do attitude will

be an asset to your company and your valued customer base.

Please visit my website niclancashire.com to see some examples of my work. I will also send a PDF

portfolio of technical work I undertook in my most recent role upon request.

EDUCATION

BA (Hons) Design 2:1

Sep 2010 - July 2011

Awarded by Trent University

Foundation Degree in Design

Sep 2008 - July 2010

Awarded by New College Nottingham

Sep 1991 - July 1992 Art Access Foundation

Awarded by Peoples College Nottingham

City and Guilds Electrical Installation 236 part 1

Sep 1991 - July 1992

Awarded by Peoples College Nottingham

Sep 1990 - July 1991 B-TEC Communication and Media

Awarded by Kimberley School

Software Knowledge • Illustrator • Flash • Photography • Traditional Media

• Photoshop • Wordpress • Print Production • 3D Model Making

& Skills

• In-Design • Mac/PC • HTML & CSS • Power Point

• Corel • Web/Print • Quark

HOBBIES Swimming, gym, walking and hiking. Reading, writing and illustrating. Music and

film. Travel, history and culture. Travelling extensively in South America and Asia.

& INTERESTS Painting, collage and model making.

WORK Throughout my career I have developed a great many skills which are transferable and adaptable to

new settings. I have experience of working directly with the public, clients and customers to achieve

& EXPERIENCE positive, measurable outcomes, working to establish rapport, resolve issues and solve problems.

I enjoy team working and the benefits of a supportive environment. I am keen to further my career in

editorial, information and campaign design. Building on my branding and promotions experience.

I also have a developed understanding of HTML5, CSS3 for web applications. Giving consideration

to customer attention, navigation and response. I am self motivated and always aim to achieve excel-

lence, understanding the advantages of personal application. I am committed to developing my skills

and potential to meet and exceed the requirements of future roles and challenges.

Graphic Designer/ Visitor Management Systems Ltd (Long Eaton) Temporary Contract

Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

Responsabilities included refreshing the businesses brand, designing the companies new web presence

(weprintlanyards.com) and marketing materials. Collaborating with in house web, marketing, print,

and production specialists to provide a seamless, responsive service to both established and emerging

brands. Other responsibilities include tailoring extended identity systems for medium to large busi-

nesses. Working within brand guidlines to create full colour branded lanyards and identity cards. I

worked directly with both private and trade customers ensuring their designs are on point and that

their customer experience was of a consistently high standard.

Graphic Design & Marketing / Surface Gallery Contemporary Arts

Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

Undertaking graphic design on behalf of the gallery, including leaflets, e-shots and display planning.

Engaging and expanding the galleries audience through online and offline marketing activities.

Assisting in the smooth running of the gallery and its exhibitions. Liaising and engaging with artists,

journalists, sponsors and the public. I also assisted in writing and developing funding applications.

Giftware Designer & Artist / Self Employed

Jan 2011 - Oct 2012

Selling at craft and country fayres. Also taking commissions for bespoke portraits and graphic art.

Through this experience I developed my public engagement and self promotion skills. Designing and

implementing a website to assist customers in generating their own custom design briefs. I learned

how to run a small business, manage my own time effectively and other administrative skills.

Life Skills Worker / Framework Housing Association / Nottingham

Jan 2006 - Feb 2008

Helping the homeless with domestic housing and resettlement skills. Whilst undertaking this role,

I was responsible for assessing people’s independent living skills and implementing a suitable and

measurable plan of action. The role called for self motivation and the ability to motivate others. Clear

communication and thorough documentation were essential both within the team and other social and

health care agencies.

Life Skills Coordinator / Framework Housing Association / Nottingham

Jan 2005 - Feb 2006

Signposting homeless people and their carers to community based services and facilities.

Sourcing and sharing information about local health/social care/voluntary services/education

and leisure services. Supporting individuals to access services as required. Contributing to the

development and implementation of high support social care service delivery.

Life Skills Supervisor / Framework Housing Association / Nottingham

Feb 2002 - Feb 2005

Supervising service user volunteers in a community cafe drop in. Through this experience I learned

about planning rotating cover of volunteers, assessing abilities, managing risk and supporting indi-

viduals with complex health and social care needs. Directing service users to appropriate rehabilita-

tion and employment services.

March 1999 - Feb 2002 Nursing Training / Mental Health / NHS Trust Nottingham

Student and auxiliary work in hospital and the community. Through this experience, I learned a

practical approach to assisting people with mental health problems. Assisting medical, social care and

voluntary sector service staff to enable recovery and resettlement in the community.

June 1998 - Mar 1999 Nursing Assistant / Learning Disabilities / Fosse Trust Nottingham

Auxiliary work with people with learning disabilities. Through this experience I learned the

importance of communication, both with individual service users and within the team.

Effective record keeping was essential to communicate between various service providers.

Work history commenced in 1990 after leaving school

Full work experience available on request.

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