Gary Meredith
Remote Freelance Motion Graphic Designer · Various Clients
North Walsham, NFK
In My Own Words
<p>I would describe myself as a curious and meticulous creative with a passion for art, design, film, music, snowboarding, rock-climbing, hiking, an obvious penchant for the moving pixel and a cautious curiosity for emerging AI workflows. Superb working knowledge of the Adobe Suite particularly After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop. Highly organised, great communication skills, an expert eye for composition, colour, typography and the 12 principles of animation.</p><p><br></p><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://gmproduce.net/" width="100%"></iframe><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Gx</p>
Work Experience
Remote Freelance Motion Graphic Designer
Various Clients2020 – Present
Since the lockdown I have shifted my focus to motion graphics and animation as it has always been a passion of mine and pursuing this feels more like I'm on the right path. I’ve had the good fortune to make great work for some pretty high profile clients including Snowboard Addiction, Innocent Drinks, NJ Devils (NHL), Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) but am open to any and all opportunities within the action sports/outdoor industries which is where my main source of inspiration comes from. Chat-Bot did not help me with any of this! X-D
Graphic Designer
Structure-Flex2016 – 2020
- Artwork preparation for HGV trailer curtain printing and manufacture - Artwork production for vinyl vehicle wraps and cut-vinyl vehicle decals - Facilitate the graphic needs of the Marketing Department - Production of promotional videos and animations for screen and web
Transfer Driver
Alpine Adventure Ltd2015 – 2016
- Safe and smooth transfer of guests between Geneva Airport and various resorts in the French Alps - Advanced driving, alpine driving best practices, tire chain fitting - General vehicle care and maintenance - Timekeeping - Route planning/map reading - Snow shoveling/clearing - Chalet housekeeping
Freelance Designer
Snowboard Addiction Inc.2015 – 2015
- Winner of the 2015 SA logo contest - Worked with the team to develop the new identity - Facilitated successful roll-out across all hard goods and media platforms
Freelance Designer
Peachy Creative2012 – 2015
- Art direction - Branding - llustration - Copy-writing - Proof-reading - Production of promotional items and print-ready artwork - Client base primarily consisting of realty/real estate and local government sectors
Freelance Designer
Prescript Communications2010 – 2015
- Production of iPad training programs using Articulate Storyline - Production of graphics, animations, illustrations, photoshop visuals and layouts for said programs - To strict brand guidelines primarily for Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Freelance Studio Manager
Colourways Group2010 – 2010
- Management of a small Design studio in a full-service agency - Updated studio systems to improve workflow - Mentored junior designer - Client list: Wallmart/ASDA, Bang & Olufsen and Avon Cosmetics
Artworker/Designer
MJL Advertising Ltd2007 – 2010
- Checking and preparing print-ready artwork - Production of magazine Ads, exhibition stands, flash banners, mailers, and brochures - Pitch storyboarding - To strict brand guidelines - Client list: Bayer, Roche, Ferring, Grünenthal, and Novartis
Freelance Designer
Various clients2005 – 2006
Dwayne Thomas Fitness (Christchurch NZ): - Brand Development - Posters, stationary and web front-end creative Thomson/Tui holiday brand: - Produced various promotional materials - Ad and web banner production Terrance Higgins Trust charity events at 02 Millennium Dome: - Flyers and magazine adverts
Freelance Designer
Gammalight Pictures2005 – 2005
- Marketing and media production for the successful launch of MTB action sports film Nine-to-Five
Freelance Art Director/Designer
Traction Creative2004 – 2005
- Creative direction and production of highly successful Freight Train campaign to launch new WhistlerBlackcomb MTB trail - Produced many other promotional items for various Intrawest Ski Resorts
Freelance Designer
Various clients2002 – 2004
- Ongoing freelance work for Aitch Creative (see below) - Obtained Level 1 Snowboard Instructors Qualification in Whistler Canada - Created an online folio for UK Ad agency Jackson Brady - Backpacked around Australia and New Zealand - Began my love affair with snowboarding, mountains and outdoor life
Graphic Designer
Aitch Creative Ltd2001 – 2002
- Production of packaging, advertising solutions and designs for TV & Film - Primarily Photoshop image manipulation - Titles/brands included: Farscape, Lexx, Andromeda, CiTV, Hong Kong Legends, and Playboy
Graphic Designer
Bedfordshire Newspapers2000 – 2001
- Supplied award-winning advertising solutions for print and web - Incorporated all aspects of the creative process - First real experience of inhumanely tight deadlines - Assisted with conducting interviews for junior positions
Artworker
Engrave & Co Ltd1996 – 2000
- Production of artwork for flexographic printing plates - Made account coordinator after 1 year - A great entry-level position - A positive and valuable learning experience
Education
(City & Guilds) B-tec National Diploma
Barnfield College1992 – 1994
(City & Guilds) B-tec National Diploma
B-tec Higher National Diploma (HND)
Kent Institute of Art & Design1994 – 1997
B-tec Higher National Diploma (HND)
City & Guilds Diploma of Vocational Education
Samuel Whitbread Sixth Form College1991 – 1992
City & Guilds Diploma of Vocational Education
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