Creative Designer / Partner at What!?
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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- Creative Designer / Partner at What!?
- Past
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- Multimedia Designer at Freelance
- Junior Online Marketing Designer at Next PLC
- Junior Designer at Line Digital Ltd
- Sales Assistant at Currys
- Education
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- The University of Huddersfield
- Norton College
- Meadowhead School
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Chris Skelton’s Summary
It is my aim to work in the professional field of multimedia design and build on my skills as a designer by working amongst experts in an established new media or design firm.
My enthusiasm, ideas, and passion for design will be an asset for any company that employs me.
Chris Skelton’s Specialties:
Graphic design, web design/development, illustration, animation
Chris Skelton’s Experience
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Creative Designer / Partner
What!?
(Design industry)
June 2009 — Present (6 months)
We make beautiful and creative design solutions for your business needs.
Web and Graphic Design, Branding, Installation, and more... -
Multimedia Designer
Freelance
(Design industry)
April 2007 — October 2009 (2 years 7 months)
I have undertaken freelance projects ranging from illustration to web design and development. Time management and client/supplier relationship skills have been key learning points from these experiences.
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Junior Online Marketing Designer
Next PLC
(Internet industry)
November 2007 — September 2008 (11 months)
As a University placement student I was required to produce designs for external online marketing communications to aid the Next Directory in recruitment and sales. I also formed business relationships with several external agencies through recruitment, briefing, and critiquing of their creative output.
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Junior Designer
Line Digital Ltd
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
October 2007 — November 2007 (2 months)
As a temporary University placement student I was required to work alongside the other designers to produce and update digital media for a range of clients.
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Sales Assistant
Currys
(Public Company; Retail industry)
November 2004 — June 2007 (2 years 8 months)
Many skills were gained throughout my time working in the retail environment. The most important of which are working as part of a motivated team, working to specific targets and deadlines, and verbal skills such as understanding the customer through product-specific discussions and negotiations.
Chris Skelton’s Education
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The University of Huddersfield
1st Class BA (Hons) , Multimedia Design , 2005 — 2009
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Norton College
Fine Art, Business Studies, Biology 2003 — 2005
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Meadowhead School
Maths, English, Science, Fine Art, Electronics, French, Drama, Geography 1998 — 2003
Additional Information
Chris Skelton’s Websites:
Chris Skelton’s Interests:
art, design, films, music, creativity, technology, guitar, networking
Chris Skelton’s Groups:
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Designers Talk -
Digital Media Group - UK and Ireland
Chris Skelton’s Honors:
Scholarship to visit Singapore - University course representative.
Student member of the Chartered Society of Designers
Chris Skelton’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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