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Simon King, mr
LinkedIn: za.linkedin.com/pub/simon-king-lion/2/10a/339/
Marital status: Married
Drivers License: Code B / Yes
Current Residence: London, England
Languages: English
Passport: 707315841
Mobile: 07951694060
EDUCATION
LeadingEdge
HTML5 2013
Dynamic Content & Websites Design/Development, New Media, Vector based website design
Blue Magnet Digital Solutions
Digital Marketing Strategy2012
Online Content, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, SEO, Google Adwords and Google Analytics,
Allenby CampusACRED The Bournemouth & Poole Design School (U.K)
Advanced Diploma in Multimedia & Digital Design, Multimedia2003
Web Design, Web Development, Flash, Actionscript, Audio & Video Editing, 3D Animation, Art Theory,
Cyber Law, Accounting, Business Management
Allenby CampusACRED The Bournemouth & Poole Design School (U.K)
Diploma in Digital Graphic design, Graphic Design2002
DTP, Web Design, Flash, Audio & Video Editing, Art Theory, Cyber Law, Accounting, Business Management
Cornwall Hill College
IEB Matric Certificate2001
English, Afrikaans, Art, Computer Sciences, Business Economics, Geography
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Esteemed Worldwide Branding Member2014
- Youngest Head of Design in the Company History2009
- Graduated Top 3 of my class with a Distinction 2003
- Graduated with a Distinction 2002
- International Examination Board Certificate 2001
SKILLS
- Creative Direction, Art Direction
- Graphic Design, DTP, Photo Editing, CI, Vector Illustration
- Web Design & Development, HTML /5, Javascript, CSS /3, jQuery, Responsive, Mobile, Wordpress, Webmaster, Analytics
- Flash Design & Development, Illustration, Actionscript, Animation
- Print Media, Layout, Magazine Publication & Editorial,
- Photoshoot, Set Design, Photography
- Media Launches, Press Packs, Pilot Commercials
- Marketing; Promotions Planning, Digital Strategy, Market Strategy
- Copywriting, QA
- SEO, Social Media, API's, Twitter, Facebook
- Project Management
- POS
work experience
Senior Designer (Marketing Portfolio) EMEA
Company: Ingram Micro[UK]Dec 2016 - Present
Creative Services
Senior Graphic,Web & Multimedia Designer and Brand Custodian for LCS & Mobility U.K & Europe reporting directly into the Executive VP & President, Europe, Mobility.
Working with the relevant stakeholders, to provide creative design services; maintenance of sales collateral, website design & development and the creation of marketing materials (to include both hard copy and electronic). Creation and updating of comprehensive Lifecycle Services portfolio presentations, multi-media content and customer proposal booklets for our business development teams in support of our business development processes.
Company liaison & contracting of external agencies & vendors. Work-Flow management (Project Management).
Studio Manager / SeniorDesigner
Company: Maplin Electronics [UK]Jan 2016 – Dec 2016
Retail Studio
I oversea both, the Digital; Web, Email, Social, Analytics’ & Affiliated media as well as Print; Magazine, POS & Packaging, departments in London (Support Centre) & Rotherham (H.O). Graphic, web, digital design & development, CMS, Briefing, Project Management, Art Direction, Creative Direction & general daily administration & co-ordination of the departments.
A very hands-on approach to management; working in a retail environment you have very strict & tight deadlines so co-coordinating work-flow & briefing is crucial to ensuring deliverable assets to the standards & guidelines of the campaign & brand.
I am also the Creative Liaison with the Agencies that we work in conjunction with including Radio and TV.
Freelance (Creative & Art Direction, Senior Designer)
Company: SKD .creative by Design (Simon King Designs)2015 – Present
Full Media & Digital Services
I don’t create art. I create design solutions that produce results. I am very adaptable & have a very broad range of skills suitable for several positions, environments & projects.
My key skills include:
- Senior Design & Management.
- Responsive Web & Mobile Design & Development
- Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Repro & Print Media
- Graphic Design, Vector Illustration & DTP
- Art Direction, Creative Direction & Digital Strategy
- Copywriting, Editorial & Publication
Head of Design/ Lead Designer
Company: VIP 247[ZA]
Online Betting Agency – Marketing / Print / Digital2008– 2015
Reason for Leaving: Immigrated
A very hands on position 60/40 [hands-on/management], Over-and-above Designing I was responsible for managing a creative team of juniors to seniors.
I would report directly to the CEO who would issue Marketing Briefs and I would have to establish exactly what the creative requirements are, with whom it would be delivered too (External Vendors etc). Project management: deadlines, work-flow; delegation of projects and/or work-load.
Ensure the creative requirements/standards are continuously upheld and/or met and the creative is according to specifications if or where applicable.
Senior Digital Designer
Company: Wrayhaus Studios
Advertising Agency Specializing in the property Market
Reason for Leaving: Head Hunted2006-2008
Advertising Agency specializing in the Property Market
Digital Designer
Print
Press Launches / Press packs / Interactive Media
Magazine Publication / Editorial
Interactive Media / Email Marketing
Pilot Commercials
Director / Designer
Company: Media 5 / SKD Simon King Designs
Full Media & Digital Services
Reason for Leaving: Company Closed2005-2006
Online Agency / Interactive Media / Print
Web Design & Development
New Media Designer / Mid-Weight Designer
Company: BrandBox Media
Advertising Agency
Reason for Leaving: New Opportunity2004-2005
Online Agency / Interactive Media / Print
New Media designer
Web Design & Development / Voice Overs
Junior Graphic & Web Designer
Company: Cybertrenz/JD Consulting
Reason for Leaving: Companies Merged2003-2004
Online Agency / Interactive Media / Print
Web Design & Development
Pilot Commercials / Radio Ads
ONLINE PORTFOLIO
REFERENCES
Brandon Faber
Brandbox Media
082 3894266
Natascha Haus
Wrayhaus Studios
083 3792737
Ceri James
Cybertrenz / JD Consulting
082 9632703
HOBBIES
Sports: Gym/Exercising, Soccer, Trail Running, MTB, Cycling, Adventure Racing, Cross Fit, Cross Country.Art, Fashion, Photography, Design