Sam Hutchinson

Current

• Director at Re:Align:Design Ltd

Past

• Contract Web Designer at High On Adventure
• Contract Print & Web Designer at Action Transport Theatre Company
• Contract Web Designer at Conwy Touring Park

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Education

• University of Liverpool

Recommended

6 people have recommended Sam

Connections

46 connections

Industry

Online Media

Websites

• Re:Align:Design Ltd

Sam Hutchinson’s Summary

Available for freelance / contract work on-site or from home office;

Versed in WAI / W3C accessibility guidelines for disability and specific needs;

Owner and Creative Director of Re:Align:Design Ltd – freelance graphic and web design firm
( www.realigndesign.com );

Ability to manage and / or work as a team member in order to achieve specific targets with a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work;

Administration & communications experience, particularly concerning events planning and management;

Primarily interested in the design aspect of website production, I am familiar with the necessary software and technologies for the design, development and implementation of high quality, accessible and user-friendly websites;

Firm understanding of document / content management systems / issues;

Successful implementation of numerous web-based projects and initiatives;

Experience of writing technical documents in respect of web development;

Wide portfolio of graphic design for printed media including leaflets, billboards, posters, booklets, prospectuses, magazine type publication;

Presentation, organisation and layout skills are second nature due to my formal training in Art, Design and Communication;

Creativity, originality, precision and flair stemming from my studies in Fine Art;

Aptitude and an “eye for” attention to detail, originating from my photography and digital manipulation skills, thereby ensuring quality;

Computer literacy in extensive areas of hardware and software including expansive knowledge of professional print processes

Reflective thinking, action planning, time management and problem solving skill sets;

Sam Hutchinson’s Specialties:

HTML; XML; XHTML; CSS; PHP; some ASP/SQL; Web 2.0; W3c; WAI; PC/MAC Literate; Full Microsoft suite literacy; Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Pagemill, Acrobat and PDF; Quark Xpress; Macromedia MX Suite - Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks and Freehand; Netscape Suite; FTP; Image Optimisation, Compression and Mapping; Javascript; Familiar with Content Management Systems, Concurrent Versioning Systems etc.

Additional Information

Sam Hutchinson’s Websites:

• Re:Align:Design Ltd

Sam Hutchinson’s Interests:

Contributor to “Tips and Tricks for Website Managers” [ISBN 0851424392]; Keen photographer (traditional & digital) with images used on many web and print briefs including The Arts Council News Magazine; Lectured on Undergraduate ‘Student Support Initiative’ modules; Worked as Designer and Formatter for the Collegian newspaper; European Work Experience at Denmark's Berlingske Tidende newspaper; Enjoy DJ-ing and producing own music through Funkdub;

Sam Hutchinson’s Groups:

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• LinkedIn UK 1st Million Members member
•    GeekUp member

Sam Hutchinson’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests