I'm
Nick Harland.
Senior Graphic Designer
Photographer/Videographer
5 POINTS
of Appeal
Classically educated in problem-solving, with a BA In The Rights in the Creative Industry, taught to think analytically.
Confident in heading up a creative team in a market leading environment.
Experienced in a deadline-driven environment, keeping within tight time and budget constraints.
Multi-disciplined; working with print, web photography, and videography.
Highly motivated, working both independently and in a collaborative environment.
01 PROFESSIONAL
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
LIGHTROOM
PREMIER PRO
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02 PORTFOLIO
MY LATEST WORK. SEE MORE >
Merchandise design for teemil collection
Merchandise design for teemil collection
Merchandise design for teemil collection
Monthly magazine for members
03 Experience
OCT 2009 - SEPT 2012
Newtown Creative
Graphic Designer
At Newtown Creative, I worked with a range of clients, from new business start-ups to local well-established businesses. Providing a range of expertise from branding packages to
custom illustrations.
AUG 2007 - OCT 2009
Jump Marketing
Junior Graphic Designer
At Jump Marketing, I worked with local and international marketing clients, working on marketing campaigns and point-of-sale material for clients such as Coca-Cola and Burger King.
JAN 2013 - JUN 2014
Rocket Exhibitions
Graphic Designer
At Rocket Exhibitions, I worked within a small team; providing design expertise to produce exhibition stand designs and scale technical drawings. While providing large format design for print.
JUN 2014 - AUG 2015
MV Commercial
Graphic Designer
At MV Commercial, I designed all marketing and advertising materials for web and print. Which included scheduled adverts and email campaigns, designing graphics for vehicles, signage, and exhibition materials.
AUG 2015 - NOV 2016
Fast Sign ltd
NOV 2016 - MAR 2020
MV Commercial
Senior Graphic Designer
Photographer/Videographer
Upon returning to MV Commercial, my duties and responsibilities included the creation and development of a company-wide brand strategy with the inclusion of sub-company identities, the development of marketing campaigns with a 6-month forecast, the design, and production of marketing campaigns for print and web, as well as the introduction and development of a multi-disciplined social media platform with the inclusion of a Youtube channel. I have directed and shot over 50 videos for the channel with the inclusion of aerial drone footage, utilising a range of various camera equipment. I have logged over 150 drone flight hours.
Senior Graphic Designer
At Fast Signs Ltd, I took on a senior design position, working closely with directors and clients alike. I was essential in the company's progression towards BSI, and ISO Accreditation, streamlining processes and implementing file management processes, whilst specialising in large format print and vehicle branding.
MAR 2020 - Present
Scottish SPCA
Senior Graphic Designer
At the Scottish SPCA, as a Senior graphic designer, I am responsible for all aspects of design for the charity, from policy documents to van wraps, the type of work is vast. I work within a larger communications and marketing team producing creatives for external advertising campaigns with an aim of generating income for the Society, as well as producing print and video publications for both internal and external communications. Since joining the Society I have worked to develop the brand's identity, transforming it into a coherent and professional brand, with an instantly recognisable look and feel, which is extremely prominent within the animal charity sector, and well received by the public here in the UK.
CONTACT
My name is Nick Harland, I'm a Senior Graphic Designer, Photographer and Videographer specialising in creative marketing solutions for brand, print, and screen.
I am currently open to exciting freelance and collaborative work Or if you would just like to pop me a message to say hello, then feel free!