Creative Director Graphic Design

name

David Richard Barker

address

**** ******** ******

Tarzana

CA 91356

USA

telephone

cell +1-818-***-****

e mail

******@************.***

web

www.kscopeglobal.com

date of birth

30th July

status

Married

nationality

British Citizen / Australian Citizen

& US Green Card Holder

qualifications

OND - Graphic Design

BA - Graphic Design/Advertising

college education

Percival Whitley College of Fine Arts, Halifax UK

Somerset College of Arts and Technology, Taunton UK employment

Design Solution - Central London

Junior Designer

Beresford Sherman - Central London

Junior Designer

Klaus Wuttke - Central London

Junior Designer

McColl - Central London

Designer

Anderson Design - Central London

Senior Designer

Associate

Senior Associate

Saunders Creative - Sydney, Australia

Senior Associate

Kaleidoscope Graphics - Sydney, Australia

Creative Director

Kaleidoscope Global - Los Angeles, USA

Creative Director

I have over twenty five years of experience working in Central London, Sydney and now the US, managing and designing Corporate Identity, Rebranding, Packaging, Environmental Graphics and other design mediums. I also have expertise in retail design which includes the ability to project manage a wide range of sub-contractors and internal departmental personnel. My ability to transcend all areas of design, from initial identity programs, through physical and environmental application to print and marketing campaigns – makes me an important asset to any creative team. Key experiences includes:

Corporate Identity

Have been a team member or leader for the following corporate identity projects to name but a few: - Covent Garden - London, Whittingdales corporate finance, Whittles - Storefitters, Brooks Dry Cleaners, Top Man, HMV Contessa and Kesma Windows.

Packaging

Designed packaging for the following products – Golden Wonder (UK) - Pot Noodles, M & S Food products (UK), Spa Supermarkets (UK) Oakley Industrial products (UK). Business in a box (AUS) and most recently Mikawaya (US). Signage

Design and implementation of corporate signage for Covent Garden Market - Central London

White Rose Shopping Centre - Leeds (UK),

Merry Hill Centre - Birmingham, The Plaza - Central London, Rushmere Shopping Centre - Belfast, The Arndale - Luton, Meadows - Chelmsford, Houndshill Shopping Centre - Blackpool, Hoog Catherine - Utrecht, St Mary’s - Dublin, Friars Walk - Reading, Canary Wharf - Docklands, The Fort - Birmingham,

The Oracle - Reading

Starcity - Birmingham and many more in the UK, Sydney and now the US. Design implementation of corporate scheme logos throughout a centre in the forms of Identity Guidelines, Internal/external way finding, banners, directories, Food Court Identity and promotional Shopping Centre material. Design involvement with Property Developers and Agents including the following - Land Securities (UK), Trafalgar House, Prudential, Richardsons, Legal & General, Sun Alliance, AMP (UK), AXA Equity & Law (UK). Baker & Mackenzie (AUS), AMP (AUS).

Design involvement and co-ordination of on-site Showsuites for new build shopping Centres and Office Developments.

As part of a design team I am responsible for the creativity and smooth running of each project that is assigned to my team. I receive initial briefs from clients and create concept ideas through to a finished product. Including account handling and staff management.

In Australia I was involved in creating In-store graphics whilst employed by Saunders Creative for Dymocks at Fox Studios. BNP Australia re branding, AMP’s new logo and environmental graphics. Baker & Mckenzie corporate literature, Sydney Central Plaza re marketing and signage program, Warriewood Shopping Centre and City Centre - Pitt St. I have a wide experience in Corporate identity, advertising and exhibitions. Have worked closely with Architects and Interior designers on many schemes both off and on site. Have completed identity guidelines for AMP, Sydney Opera House Store, Sony Central and Sydney Olympic Games 2000.

Following the set up of Kaleidoscope Graphics in 2002 in Sydney I have been involved in the rebranding of many clients. The design of the annual Australian Record Industry Awards (ARIA). Numerous environmental signage schemes, Interpretive Graphics, creation of marketing and advertising material in the form of ads and promotions. Following a move to Los Angeles in 2008, Kaleidoscope Global was established and continues to work on corporate identity, logo creation, print work, packaging and environmental graphics serving a diverse range of clients across all business sectors including but not limited to the Fitness and Health industry, Food, Retail, Property and Leisure, Have recently created a range of packaging for 16 flavors of ice cream and associated products for Mikawaya. Currently working on a range of beauty products. Also just completed new branding for a Lingerie line. Worked on conceptual ideas with Disney Global branding for POS positioning within toy stores.

Involved

Currently working on the wayfinding for a 33 floor level hotel in Europe. in the external and internal branding for a fitness company based in Canada on the franchise of 9 centres todate. Currently working on the branding of a new fitness centre in New Hampshire, 43 Athletic Club. Member of the Chartered Society of Designers - London. Member of the Society of Industrial Artists and Designers - London

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