Freelance Creative Lead / Senior Designer

Reference Number : PRS 22019 PROFILE
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Location : London
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Reference Number : PRS 22019 PROFILE
Expected salary range : S.T.C.
Employment Type : Freelance & Contract
Location : London
Job Categories : Environmental Branding, Wayfinding
Disciplines : Designer

Overview

An award winning freelance creative designer with over twenty years experience in information graphics, wayfinding and branded environments. Working within highly acclaimed design studios as the creative lead and senior designer, they have expertise in all aspects of visual communications, three dimensional design and wayfinding masteplanning and strategy. Combining creativity with the ability to simplify the complexities of user engagements within physical spaces, they are highly skilled at making information accessible, engaging and intuitive. This well rounded and experienced freelance creative lead / senior designer develops design solutions that are user focused, contextual and grounded in research. They are passionate about typography, mapping and all aspects of the design for navigation and brand expression in the built environment.

Products / Services

  • Creative direction
  • Map design
  • Concept design & development
  • Brand expression & implementation
  • Wayfinding masterplan & strategy
  • Client presentations
  • Design detailing & delivery
  • Tender & planning document preparation


Experience

Gaining experience within leading creative design studios across three different continents, they have worked on a diverse range of projects, delivering unique wayfinding, placemaking and branded environments to a number of international public spaces and places. A problem solver and craftsperson, they bring a breadth of expertise and experience in all aspects of visual communication. For over a decade this freelance senior designer has taken the creative lead on high profile projects, leading and directing teams while remaining very hands-on in the delivery and detailing. They are equally happy to be led as part of a wider team, and thrive on working with other passionate designers. Their twenty years experience has enabled their creative approach to be complimented by a solid understanding of materials, processes and specifications, as well as the support of planning applications and the assessment of suitable manufacturing and implementation supply chain partners, to ensure the design vision is effectively delivered.

Market sectors

  • Urban branding
  • Transportation
  • Public realm
  • Developments
  • Visitor attractions
  • Workplace
  • Culture & Heritage
  • Events
  • Education
  • Retail


Skills / Expertise

  • Creative approach & strategy
  • Creative lead
  • Information design
  • Product specification
  • Concept generation & presentation visuals
  • Information graphics & systems
  • Graphic design
  • Overseeing implementation
  • Map design
  • Illustration
  • Typography
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • 3D product design & detailing
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Branded environments
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Wayfinding strategy & masterplans
  • Photography


Foot note

Available for freelance contracts in the London area, or working remotely from their own studio. Rates subject to projects and duration of contract.

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