Self / 900 Design Work Values

Daily Duties at Self / 900 Design:

Produced visual solutions to the communication needs of clients, using a mix of creative skills and commercial awareness. I used imaginative flair, awareness of current fashions in the visual arts, working knowledge of the latest creative software and an understanding of material costs and time limits, all of which can impact on the design. Appropriate medium and styles are selected in conjunction with the client's requirements. By providing quality visuals, it was hoped the profit margins of the client will increase as potential customers become more informed or persuaded by the graphics. Creative writing plays just as much of a role as visually-compelling graphics are able to do. My main activities have been: * meeting clients to discuss their needs; whether it is for mailers, catalogs, brochures, flyers, packaging, emails, websites, blogs, CMS applications (like Joomla), SEO campaigns, or press-releases. * interpreting the client's business needs; * developing design briefs by gathering information and data to clarify design issues; * thinking creatively to produce new ideas; * using innovation to redefine a design brief and meet the constraints of cost, time and client; * multi-tasking: graphic designers often work on more than one design brief at a time; * using a wide range of media, including photography and computer aided design; * producing accurate and high quality work; * contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief; * keeping abreast of developments in IT, particularly design programs. * working well in a team, with printers, copywriters, photographers, other designers, account executives, website designers and marketing specialists; * working to tight deadlines. I have often been proactive in presenting the clients' ideas and designs to prospective customers.

What they like about Self / 900 Design:

The social vibrance of a hiring firm is very important to you. Your ability to make and maintain friendships there is a critical part of your decision. You would likely be dissatisfied with a workplace that is quiet, cold, or otherwise not particularly social. When you investigate a new hiring company, ask recruiters, managers, and potential co-workers about the social life and opportunities there. This is especially important when you are relocating; moving dramatically alters your social sphere both inside and outside the workplace.

Tags

CSS, HTML, Graphic, Design, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Management, Teams, Team, SEO, Social, Media, Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo, PC, Mac, CS4, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Quark, Creative, Art, Director, ActionScript, Flash, Dreamweaver, Joomla, Drupal, CMS

Skills

Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership , Trademark Research (Preliminary), Design Capabilities, Copywriting Skills, Social Media Marketing, Packaging Design, Presentation Skills, Communications, Printing Trade, Tradeshows, Management

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