Name banner/logo Contact About: Rebecca is an illustrator and designer with a passion for colour, line, pattern, shape and subtle texture. Drawing inspiration from nature, animals and food, working in both analogue and digital media to produce a large breadth of work suitable for a range of clients. Rebecca is interested in packaging, products and connecting these to the promotion of socially responsible causes. Education: BA Hons Illustration Leeds College of Art 2013 -‐ present Art and Design Foundation Diploma: Distinction New College Nottingham A-‐Level: Double Art and Design (A,B), Media Studies (B) New College Nottingham 12 GCSEs, 3 A*s, 1 A, 3 Bs, 3 C, South Wolds Community School Work experience: June 2013 -‐ January 2014 -‐ Bakerdays Communicating via email, I drew and digitally enhanced designs such as celebrities to go on top of cakes. It taught me the importance of client/employer communication and time keeping. June 2011 -‐ Present -‐ Fred Hallams Ltd. (Grocers). Sales assistant. Duties: sorting and dealing with money, taking calls, handling orders, liaison with suppliers. Gained confidence working with others and enhanced my customer service skills. October 2009 – Nottingham Evening Post -‐ Graphic designers’ team. Producing adverts and web banners. Utilised Adobe Flash and Indesign Creative Skills • Good computer skills (Mac and PC).
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Sound knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, email and Internet resources. Familiarity with Adobe programs (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Attentive eye for detail. Strong layout and composition abilities. Confident use of colour. Excellent drawing skills, ability to adapt approach and design to suit needs of client and end function.
Attributes: • Good time management and planning skills • Ability to see bigger picture and plan for unforeseen eventualities • Effective problem solver and decision maker • Approachable personality • Motivated with strong work ethic • Organised • Flexible approach to work, prepared to experiment with approaches • Responsible • Team player Commissions 2016 -‐ Leeds University and Natural England -‐ Illustration of a popular walking route Illustrations to be used on web and printed designs to promote the use of the Settle-‐Carlisle Railway Station on this popular walking route. The long term plan is to design and sell merchandise on route, such as badges, cards, giftwrap, along with a trail pack which exists in prototype -‐ currently negotiating future directions. 2016 -‐ Milk X -‐ Magazine illustration Illustrated a feature about ’The Unrealistic’ featuring contemporary artists, such as Dali and Ernst. 2015-‐16 -‐ Travelling Man Thought Bubble Exhibition -‐ Comic Book Shop, Leeds. Drew 1 illustration with a limited colour palette of a pop star to form part of a 4 month exhibition. Outside interests Travel -‐ inspired by cultures and places