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header graphic - Dean Murray - Mutant Cow Curriculum Vitae - Resume

I'm a friendly and imaginative individual with a versatile skill set in art, film, animation, computer games, and the internet. I'm known for my adaptability and commitment, always delivering professional results on time... usually.


Date of birth

8th October 1973

Nationality

British

Driving license

Yes (clean, well, probably a bit grubby)

Criminal offences

Not yet

Interests and obsessions

Cult movies, arty farty stuff, travel (non touristy places, don't like flying), ukulele, keyboard & cello (eventaully).

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2007 - Present - Self employed illustrator, project creator, brand owner & professional fig roll dunker.


Site: http://www.deanmurray.com


2007 - Senior Web Designer - Titan Publishing (Southwark, London)

Site: http://www.titanbooks.com, http://www.titanmagazines.com, http://www.forbiddenplanet.com, http://www.vinylsplatter.com

  • Newsletter design.
  • Concept design for existing Titan Publishing websites.
  • Overseeing the same annoying junior (not so junior anymore) Web Designer from Screwfix. Couldn't get fid of him.

Involved in: Animation, Illustration, Graphic Design, HTML, CSS, SEO


2006 - Head of Web Design, Sovision Ltd

Site: http://www.sovision.com


2005 - 2006 Senior E-Commerce Graphic Designer, ScrewFix Direct LTD

Site: http://www.screwfix.com

Screwfix Direct is the UK largest trade and DIY supplier of building, plumbing and electrical tools.

  • Redesign of Talkscrewfix.com - The Screwfix Forum using Jive Forums.
  • Redesign of entire Screwfix Web site (both graphical and html concepts completed)
  • Redesign of all email and related online campaigns and templates.
  • Managing annoying junior Web Designer and contract Web Designers.

1999 - 2005 - Senior Web Designer, Virgin Mobile Telecoms LTD

Site: http://www.virginmobile.com

Virgin Mobile is (was) the UK's leading virtual mobile phone network operator with offices in London, Trowbridge and Daventry.

Key achievements include:

  • Translating brand concepts to the Web ensuring all agreed plans are met to a high standard and on time, often within tight deadlines.
  • Creating accessible web content in both a fun and professional manner, through the use of CSS.
  • Ensuring all Web Design work renders clearly in all supported browsers and conforms to Web standards including usability and accessibility.
  • Providing creative input for web designs from animations to professional information design.
  • Working closely with Brand, Information designers and other members of the web team, providing consultancy on graphic design.
  • Mentoring and training junior members of the web design team.

You're still reading? Blimey, have some coffee and a biscuit...


1998 - 1999 - Web Designer - CompuServe/AOL

Key achievements include:

  • Designing Web and CD Rom training content.
  • Delivered numerous projects, each completed inline with the company standards and guidelines.

1995 - 1996 - Part-time support worker - Freeways Trust

Key achievements include:

  • Supporting people with learning difficulties in their aspirations.
  • Running an animation workshop for Freeways tenants.

1994 - 1995 - Model Maker - Jeff Cliff Models for Aadrman Animations

Key achievements include:

  • Assisted in model making for the Aardman Animations film 'A Close Shave'.

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Skills

Illustration, Sculpture/Model making, Graphic Design, Web Design, Hand coding HTML, CSS, W3C, Accessibility/Usability, Some Javascript and CGI.


Tools

Adobe Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Fireworks, After Effects and Photoshop.
Pencil & paper
Various FTP and telnet clients.
Windows, Mac Os and a little Linux

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1995 - 1996 College

South Bristol College

Computer graphics


1990 - 1992 Film School

Dewsbury & Batley Technical Art College

B-TEC National Diploma in Audio Visual Communication


1987 - 1990 High School

Matthew Murray High School - Leeds

7 GCSE’s
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