curriculum vitae Jane Hansesgaard Graphic Designer
personal | information
I am a mature student at Leeds College of Art who after 14 years of working experience of running my own wholesale business reached the decision to educate myself in a new direction through a degree of graphic design. I developed a passion for graphic design when acquiring a brand of children’s furniture faced with the task of promoting the brand and our products. Graduating from Leeds College of Art in May 2015.
Name
Jane Hansesgaard
Address
White Farm Parish Ghyll Drive, Ilkley, LS29 9PR
Nationality
Danish
Telephone
01943 430 481
Mobile
0797 726 1050
jhansesgaard@gmail.com
work | experience
Prior to starting my graphic design degree I obtained high level of experience in product development, sourcing & supply chain, sales and managing my own wholesale company. Customer base include John Lewis, Furniture Village, Benson/Sleepmaster Group and Argos.
June 1995 - May 1998 Moved to Ilkley from Denmark in June 1995 and worked with my husband building up his furniture agency. May 1998 - Sept. 2012 I founded Nordika Design Ltd. a furniture wholesale company and through this the children’s furniture brand, Stompa, was acquired in 2010. Sept. 2012 - Present
BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree. Running alongside college work I have created several product leaflets and in-store point of sale for John Lewis, Benson and Furniture Village. Placements at Centurius, Otley, August 2013 and Allgood, Leeds January 2015.
education | background
1984-1987
Higher Commercial Examination (HHX) Nykobing M. Handelsskole, Denmark.
1987-1990
Diploma Degree, Bachelor, French & English. Skive Hojere Handelsskole, Denmark.
2012-Present
BA (Hons) Graphic Design Leeds College of Art
Languages
Danish, English, German, French
skills | qualities
I am a creative thinker with a strong work ethic. Working efficiently on my own initiative as well as enjoying being part of a team. Disciplined and organised, working well under pressure to set time schedules. Commercial experience and comfortable dealing with customers as well as suppliers, printers. Enjoy taking ownership of the jobs I undertake. Efficient in decision making. Very hands on, passionate, dedicated and equipped with a sense of humor.
Software
Illustrator InDesign Photoshop Excel Word
Print methods
Screen printing Foiling Flocking Laser cutting Letter press Embossing
manifesto
As a graphic designer I focus on creative concepts within branding & identity and packaging design. I enjoy taking my concepts further to create engaging retail environments and develop promotional activities. I like to physically make things and therefore lean towards experimenting with print and finishing processes.
work | branding
work |branding
work |packaging
hobbies | interests Having fun with my 3 children. Sport - Body Pump & Swimming Skiing Walking Cycling Gardening Reading Photography
references
Fred Bates, Leeds College of Art fred.bates@leeds-art.ac.uk Tel. 0113 202 8281 Richard Miles, Leeds College of Art richard.miles@leeds-art.ac.uk Tel. 0113 202 8000 Amber Smith, Leeds College of Art amber.smith@leeds-art.ac.uk Tel. 0113 202 8000 John Watters, Leeds College of Art john.watters@leeds-art.ac.uk Tel. 0113 202 8000 Lee Jackson, Creative Director Centurius Limited l.jackson@centurius.co.uk Tel. 0113 350 4095 Paul Dodd, Ideas Man Allgood paul@allgood.tv Tel. 0844 412 7611 Alison Burton Absolute 2 ab@absolute2.biz Tel. 0782 848 9744
my roots | denmark
hansesgaard. Jane Hansesgaard | jhansesgaard@gmail.com | 01943 430 481 | 0797 726 1050