Gary Meredith

Remote Freelance Motion Graphic Designer

North Walsham | GB

Skills

After Effects
Illustrator
Photoshop
Cinema 4D
Element 3D

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Interests

Painting

Yoga

Photography

Outdoor pursuits

Snowboard & skate culture (obvs)

Playing guitar and drums

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Industries

Bike

Golf

Creative Agencies

Music

Outdoor

Skate

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In my own words

— Gary

I would describe myself as a curious and meticulous creative with a passion for art, design, film, music, snowboarding, rock-climbing, hiking, an obvious penchant for the moving pixel and a cautious curiosity for emerging AI workflows.

Superb working knowledge of the Adobe Suite particularly After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop. Highly organised, great communication skills, an expert eye for composition, colour, typography and the 12 principles of animation. <iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://gmproduce.net/" width="100%"></iframe> Gx

Trajectory

Mar 2020 — Now

Remote Freelance Motion Graphic Designer · Various Clients

Since the lockdown I have shifted my focus to motion graphics and animation as it has always been a passion of mine and pursuing this feels more like I'm on the right path. I’ve had the good fortune to make great work for some pretty high profile clients including Snowboard Addiction, Innocent Drinks, NJ Devils (NHL), Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) but am open to any and all opportunities within the action sports/outdoor industries which is where my main source of inspiration comes from. Chat-Bot did not help me with any of this! X-D

Jul 2016 — Mar 2020

Graphic Designer · Structure-Flex

- Artwork preparation for HGV trailer curtain printing and manufacture - Artwork production for vinyl vehicle wraps and cut-vinyl vehicle decals - Facilitate the graphic needs of the Marketing Department - Production of promotional videos and animations for screen and web

Nov 2015 — Apr 2016

Transfer Driver · Alpine Adventure Ltd

- Safe and smooth transfer of guests between Geneva Airport and various resorts in the French Alps - Advanced driving, alpine driving best practices, tire chain fitting - General vehicle care and maintenance - Timekeeping - Route planning/map reading - Snow shoveling/clearing - Chalet housekeeping

Apr 2015 — Nov 2015

Freelance Designer · Snowboard Addiction Inc.

- Winner of the 2015 SA logo contest - Worked with the team to develop the new identity - Facilitated successful roll-out across all hard goods and media platforms

Nov 2012 — Jul 2015

Freelance Designer · Peachy Creative

- Art direction - Branding - llustration - Copy-writing - Proof-reading - Production of promotional items and print-ready artwork - Client base primarily consisting of realty/real estate and local government sectors

Oct 2010 — May 2015

Freelance Designer · Prescript Communications

- Production of iPad training programs using Articulate Storyline - Production of graphics, animations, illustrations, photoshop visuals and layouts for said programs - To strict brand guidelines primarily for Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Nov 2010 — Dec 2010

Freelance Studio Manager · Colourways Group

- Management of a small Design studio in a full-service agency - Updated studio systems to improve workflow - Mentored junior designer - Client list: Wallmart/ASDA, Bang & Olufsen and Avon Cosmetics

Mar 2007 — Mar 2010

Artworker/Designer · MJL Advertising Ltd

- Checking and preparing print-ready artwork - Production of magazine Ads, exhibition stands, flash banners, mailers, and brochures - Pitch storyboarding - To strict brand guidelines - Client list: Bayer, Roche, Ferring, Grünenthal, and Novartis

Nov 2005 — Nov 2006

Freelance Designer · Various clients

Dwayne Thomas Fitness (Christchurch NZ): - Brand Development - Posters, stationary and web front-end creative Thomson/Tui holiday brand: - Produced various promotional materials - Ad and web banner production Terrance Higgins Trust charity events at 02 Millennium Dome: - Flyers and magazine adverts

Mar 2005 — Jul 2005

Freelance Designer · Gammalight Pictures

- Marketing and media production for the successful launch of MTB action sports film Nine-to-Five

Nov 2004 — Feb 2005

Freelance Art Director/Designer · Traction Creative

- Creative direction and production of highly successful Freight Train campaign to launch new WhistlerBlackcomb MTB trail - Produced many other promotional items for various Intrawest Ski Resorts

Apr 2002 — Oct 2004

Freelance Designer · Various clients

- Ongoing freelance work for Aitch Creative (see below) - Obtained Level 1 Snowboard Instructors Qualification in Whistler Canada - Created an online folio for UK Ad agency Jackson Brady - Backpacked around Australia and New Zealand - Began my love affair with snowboarding, mountains and outdoor life

Oct 2001 — Apr 2002

Graphic Designer · Aitch Creative Ltd

- Production of packaging, advertising solutions and designs for TV & Film - Primarily Photoshop image manipulation - Titles/brands included: Farscape, Lexx, Andromeda, CiTV, Hong Kong Legends, and Playboy

Aug 2000 — Sep 2001

Graphic Designer · Bedfordshire Newspapers

- Supplied award-winning advertising solutions for print and web - Incorporated all aspects of the creative process - First real experience of inhumanely tight deadlines - Assisted with conducting interviews for junior positions

Dec 1996 — Aug 2000

Artworker · Engrave & Co Ltd

- Production of artwork for flexographic printing plates - Made account coordinator after 1 year - A great entry-level position - A positive and valuable learning experience