Creative Director/mediengestalter/Layouter

Since 2002 I have worked on a number of publications and print-based projects.
I currently work as a full-time freelancer in the role as Group Creative Director at Oxford Business Group, which is a global research and advisory company

• Adobe Creative Suite (CS)
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Art direction
• Bridge
• Creative direction
• Desktop Publishing (DTP)
• Layout / Satz
• Macromedia Freehand
• Quark XPress

Overseeing the Graphic Design department
• Recruiting and training design staff
• Overseeing the entire publications from production to printing
• Attending weekly production meetings with a global team and C-level executives
• Developing the grid and guidelines for layouts and graphics
• Creating infographics, CEO surveys
• Creating PowerPoint presentations
• Photography direction, archiving
• Photo editing
• Working with different print houses all over the world
Analytically Minded
• Solution-Oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Planning and implementation skills
• Well-disciplined
• Ability to both lead certain projects independently and also work under
guidance on other projects
• Have a leadership and organizational skills
• International mindset and professional collaboration skills
• I have gained comprehensive professional experience in the field of graphic design
• I am open to constructive design feedback and bring the ability to absorb and
quickly apply feedback.
• I have a strong eye for details, alignment, kerning, colours, visual layouts.
• Strong layout and typographical skills
• Strong organizational skills, effective time management and the ability to multitask
• A positive, solution-driven attitude
• Advanced skills using latest version Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Bridge
Powerpoint, Excel and Word
• I have experience of working with production to understand time estimates and
schedules for the tasks provided.
• I have strong organisational skills, most importantly file management and methodical
workflow.
• I have experience in working to very tight deadlines.
• I have the enthusiasm and have a passion for design