Jessica Dawson BA (Hons) Illustration Level 5 255593
Creative CV Profile A motivated, passionate and versatile creative, keen to expand on an ever-growing diverse and interesting skillset. On the hunt for ambitious, exciting and conceptual artistic adventures within the design industry, confident and dedicated when presented with any new or challenging task. Notes: • EVERYTHING INTERESTS/INSPIRES ME – How to encompass this in a few lines?? • What is my specialism? • Want to experience new approaches/challenges/design problems • Varied use of media – no set media, method or style • Interests: layers, high amounts of detail, varied / mixed approach to media appropriately applied to design problem, Nature (Flora & Fauna), Music, Consciousness, Light/ Colour Theory & Application, interactive art & design, creating an “experience”, 3D, paper cut, scale variety, pattern/texture/illusion, educating about the unknown, changing and challenging perceptions • Unafraid of the unknown Qualifications • Current degree program: BA (Hons) Illustration, Leeds College of Art (LCA): Currently enrolled • Previous degree program: BA (Hons) Illustration, University College Falmouth (UCF): Incomplete • Foundation of Art National Diploma, Cambridge Regional College (CRC): Merit • A Levels x 4, Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge • AS Levels x 4, Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge • GCSE’s x 11, Swavesey Village College, Cambridge Content • Thought Bubble zine, 2015 • Work used for LCA’s promotional advert in Thought Bubble 2015 program • Work included in Colours May Vary “Off the Page” 2016 exhibition • ‘Standon Calling’ Festival Commission, 2015 Skills • Moderate understanding of Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC • Basic understanding of Adobe InDesign CC and Adobe After Effects CC (animation) • Previous large scale set design experience for drama productions • Previous internship at “Glaze to Amaze”, custom pottery/design store
Jessica Dawson BA (Hons) Illustration Level 5 255593
Computer based skills: • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Other creative skills: • Proficient knowledge of photography and most photographic methods including digital and analogue “film”, studio and location based approaches. • Printmaking: Lino cut, screen print, monoprint, etching • Large scale artwork/murals: Airbrushing, paint/spray-paint medium and stencil based artwork • In depth understanding of Illustration in alternate less common forms: 3D and Lens, installation and interactive artwork at varying scales • Skilled in paper cut artwork and engineering, 3D model assembly • Competent in the use of ink in all its forms/applications • Pottery – Glaze to Amaze Internship • Basic knowledge/use of design tablets (Wacom Intuos, Wacom Cintiq, Ipad Pro) • Zine and creative publication experience • Creative writing / English language Additional Information • LCA Christmas Card competition entry • Secret 7 competition entry • D & AD – John Lewis competition entry • Product Design award • Foundation Diploma End of Year Show Awards • Product Design award … Employment History • Sep 2012 – Jun 2014: The Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge Publishing Assistant • Mar 2011 – Aug 2012: Gibbs Denley Insurance Services Ltd Account Handler (Personal Lines and Commercial Insurance) • Jun 2006 – June 2008: Tesco Stores Plc Customer Service and Checkout Assistant Reference Available upon request