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Lee Richardson
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Lee Richardson

Digital Designer
Lancaster,Lancashire

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Open to work

Desired job title

Digital DesignerCreative DesignerGraphic DesignerCreative Graphic Designer

Work Type

Full timeContract work

Location preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Lancaster, LancashireManchester, MANLondon, ENG
Open to relocation: No

Important to me

Work-life balanceCompany cultureWorking remotely optionFlexible work hoursCareer advancementHealthcare benefits

Summary

I am a digital designer with expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Premier Pro, Figma, and Adobe XD. I also have skills in video editing, motion graphics and many aspects of digital design including ai. Skilled in creating promotional adverts and banners for social media platforms, both static and motion, as well as web/email banners. Branding and image retouching/manipulation, with full competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. I have a passion for all aspect of digital design and I always work to achieve and maintain high standards for myself and for the company I represent.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Digital Designer

Hive Minded
Manchester, Lancashire
05.2023 - 08.2026
  • Lead designer in Esports and also supported other members of the team on various sports betting brands
  • Developed graphics for diverse i-gaming and esports clients, tailoring designs to target audiences
  • Create promotional content for tournaments/sporting events (Esports world championship, Super bowl)
  • Design impactful social media adverts to engage target audiences
  • Design web and email banners (static and motion) to drive engagement across platforms
  • Create motion graphics and GIFs
  • Create high-resolution digital images for global promotional campaigns, enhancing brand visibility
  • Video editing with Premiere Pro
  • Create images and videos using ai tools
  • Successfully delivered campaigns within tight deadlines

Lead/Senior Digital Designer

Maybea Media
Kendal, Cumbria
07.2017 - 05.2023
  • Enhanced brand identity through innovative digital designs that resonate with target audiences
  • Create artwork for black Friday, Christmas/new year and other sale campaigns
  • Develop design proposals for new campaigns, aligning with client goals and market trends
  • Create promotional content for diverse FMCG and e-commerce clients, driving engagement and brand visibility
  • Create Social adverts for Facebook, Instagram
  • Motion and video editing in Premier Pro
  • Retouch images from photoshoots to enhance quality and appeal.
  • Create daily mailshots

On-Call Firefighter

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Lancaster, Lancashire
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Served as on-call fire fighter, carrying an alerter and committing to over sixty hours per week
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls, ensuring public safety
  • Administered first aid during emergencies, ensuring timely medical assistance for individuals in need
  • Collaborated with police and paramedics, enhancing incident management efficiency
  • Inspected buildings for fire hazards, reducing potential risks significantly
  • Maintained peak physical fitness to meet the demanding requirements of the fire fighting role
  • Participated in rigorous physical training routines, maintaining peak condition for duty
  • Completed BA training for fire fighting

Freelance Designer

Various clients
Remote
01.2012 - 04.2024
  • Created compelling visuals by understanding client needs
  • Social media adverts and video editing
  • Developed motion graphics for digital content
  • Retouched photographs with advanced software tools for professional finish
  • General art working

Digital Designer / Web content administrator

Cruise Connections
Lancaster, Lancashire
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Managed delivery of online marketing campaigns, including creation of banners and slides for website
  • Managed Google AdWords campaigns to enhance online visibility and drive traffic
  • Produced visually appealing e-shots that engaged target audience and enhanced campaign effectiveness
  • Crafted engaging social media content, increased audience engagement
  • Improved brand identity with creative digital designs
  • Coordinated with marketing team to develop compelling advertising campaigns that aligned with brand strategy
  • Ensure all marketing channels are synchronised
  • Produce proof copy for marketing activity such as brochures, mailers, newspaper adverts
  • Copywriting
  • InDesign
  • Photoshop

QA/Designer (Sony sub contract)

Virtual Reality launch title, Rigs Mech league
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Conducted functionality and stability testing pre-launch, ensuring optimal title performance
  • Documented and submitted detailed bug reports for dev team review
  • Collaborated with the art director to define project design requirements
  • Developed visual concepts enhancing overall title aesthetics
  • Participated in client meetings directly, clarified design objectives
  • Audio testing
  • Working with the video production team to create trailers for various titles

FPQA

Sony computer entertainment Europe
Liverpool
09.2011 - 12.2016
  • Tested functionality and usability of products to ensure quality standards
  • Detected, researched, and reported potential and verified issues to enhance product reliability
  • Conducted audio testing to ensure sound quality and performance
  • Setup hardware and install software for testing
  • Gained hands-on experience with augmented reality and virtual reality technologies
  • Received credit for contributions on multiple high-profile projects
  • Delivered tasks within tight deadlines to meet project milestones
  • Working with the video production team to create trailers for various titles

Education

BA Honours Degree - Digital Art, Design And 3d Modelling

Univeristy of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire

Foundation Degree in Arts - Computer Games Design

St Helens College
St. Helens

GCSEs - Ten

Ripley St Thomas High School
Lancaster

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • Video editing
  • Motion graphics
  • Premier Pro
  • Digital design
  • Creating promotional adverts and banners
  • Social media adverts (static and motion)
  • Web/email banners
  • Branding
  • GIF's
  • Image retouching and manipulation
  • Fully competent with Microsoft packages including word, excel and PowerPoint

Interests

I enjoy sport and keeping fit so I attend the gym three to four evenings during the week. I also like socialising with friends and keeping active. I have always been creative and passionate about digital design so I freelance in my spare time.  

Timeline

Senior Digital Designer

Hive Minded
05.2023 - 08.2026

On-Call Firefighter

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
01.2019 - 01.2021

Lead/Senior Digital Designer

Maybea Media
07.2017 - 05.2023

Digital Designer / Web content administrator

Cruise Connections
01.2017 - 07.2017

QA/Designer (Sony sub contract)

Virtual Reality launch title, Rigs Mech league
07.2016 - 12.2016

Freelance Designer

Various clients
01.2012 - 04.2024

FPQA

Sony computer entertainment Europe
09.2011 - 12.2016

BA Honours Degree - Digital Art, Design And 3d Modelling

Univeristy of Central Lancashire

Foundation Degree in Arts - Computer Games Design

St Helens College

GCSEs - Ten

Ripley St Thomas High School

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