Senior Designer
The Engine Room, Huddersfield
2011-Present
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Based in Huddersfield, The Engine Room is a thriving team of graphic designers, strategists, marketeers and brand consultants. Working mainly in the B2B market, we mix creative thinking, design and strategy to transform businesses through renewed brand identity and reinvigorated marketing communications that engage with customers and deliver measurable returns.
Bringing a fresh perspective to design at The Engine Room, with a varied background of experience across retail and B2B sectors, I enjoy all aspects of each project including creative, design, marketing and project management. Always eager to start each project, meet clients, assist in workshops, produce creative ideas and present along with project management, budgeting, campaigns and marketing.
Working as part of a team and as an individual on a range of briefs, liaising with clients and suppliers on a daily basis to oversee projects from concepts through to completion. Creating creative concepts, brand identity, brand guidelines, designs and marketing for direct mail, digital advertising & websites, stationary, brochures, websites, campaigns, e-shots, advertising, signage, livery, infographics, exhibition displays and art directing photoshoots.
Working directly with web developers, freelancers, print suppliers and also regularly collaborating with Engine Room's PR team and copywriters to generate successful campaigns, internal projects and results. Excellent skills in time management, production schedules and working to deadlines.
Clients include: Kirklees Libraries, William Smith Group, Orchard Facilities Management, Orchard Energy Ltd, Finance Yorkshire, Polyseam, GRAFT, Multipanel, Wallace Land Investments, Little Lord & Lady, Inline Health & Beauty, The National Centre for Atmospheric Science, Brass, Brian Lawson and Womersley Fruit and Herb Vinegars.
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Designer
Aspect Design & Marketing, Harrogate
2007-2011
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Designer
BMB Group, Leeds
2006-2007
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Designer
World Textile Publications Ltd, Bradford
2004-2006
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Experience
Education
With 14 years design experience and a BA Hons Degree in Graphic Media Communication, I have a passion for working across all aspects in this sector, especially in B2B and B2C. Experienced in brand, design, websites, e-shots, marketing campaigns, infographics, social media communication, project management, account handling, presentations and much more. I am continually engaged in the latest trends, enabling me to produce new ideas and enhance my skills and knowledge.
Proficient in MacOSX, Adobe CC including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat along with social media communications and Microsoft Office.
Helen Boyes
Senior Designer
Bradford College
BA Hons, Graphic Media Communication
2000 - 2003
Huddersfield Technical College
BTEC, Art & Design
1996 - 1999
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Courses
DBA Presentation Skills: An Introduction
Spring 2015
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DBA Professional Development:
The Fundamentals
Spring 2013
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Dementia Care
Summer 2017
Personal
I enjoy swimming, running (Park Run) walking, concerts and travelling. I have recently participating in a skydive for Alzheimers Society. Created social media awareness and fundraised over £2000. Also in my spare time I design and produce lino prints and manage my online blog, Muddle and Me, along with social media accounts for Alzheimers awareness.