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Adam Pryce
Illustrator & Creative Designer
Summary
Versatile and self driven Designer with natural gifts in illustration, drawing, typography and colour theory. Consistently recognized for fresh and innovative ideas with over 14 years of design experience working on greetings cards, children's books and public art commissions.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Hallmark UKBradford
Designer
05.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Designing greeting cards and establishing new ranges for Tesco, Morrisons, Disney, Marks & Spencer's, Paperchase, Lidl and the Co-Op
- Character design, hand lettering and colour theory
- Design mentor for placement students and new designers
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to amend and set up complex files ready for print
- Heavily involved in creating new work and ideas to pitch to new businesses
Self Employed
Illustrator
06.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Illustrated a wide range of children's books and greeting cards
- Commissioned to create bespoke public art and murals for various hospitals, art organizations and charities
- Overseen creative workshops for people of all ages and learning abilities
- Mentored junior artists on creative processes
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Collaborated with clients to address brand imaging and marketing style
Magma BooksManchester, Greater Manchester
Store Assistant
06.2006 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases
- Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements
- Assisted in curating the children's books section
- Created artwork for window displays and promotional advertising
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
Education
Hereford College of Art & DesignHereford
Bachelor of Arts from Illustration
09.2002 - 06.2005
Skills
Experienced in Adobe Creative Suites and ProCreate
Visual storytelling and idea creation
Drawing, painting, typography and mark-making
Colour theory and layout design
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self-Motivated, flexible and adaptable
Timeline
Designer
Hallmark UK
05.2017 - Current
Illustrator
Self Employed
06.2016 - Current
Store Assistant
Magma Books
06.2006 - 05.2017
Hereford College of Art & Design
Bachelor of Arts from Illustration
09.2002 - 06.2005