Hi, I’m Cat Douglas. I listen. I design. I create. At my home-studio in Leamington Spa, I freelance for direct clients or run about supporting agencies in my Catmobile.
Inmore...Hi, I’m Cat Douglas. I listen. I design. I create. At my home-studio in Leamington Spa, I freelance for direct clients or run about supporting agencies in my Catmobile.
In my student days, I won a 1st prize D&AD award, that's the yellow pencil. Since then I’ve collected 9 nifty years of experience in design for print, branding and logo design, front-end web design, print and digital magazines, plus I can artwork my designs to print. In my past life I was Art Director for both IDFX interior design magazine, and Eat Out magazine. I’ve designed templates from scratch and I enjoy an efficient file setup, and I like to flex to an agency’s working process. I benefited from a varied placement foundation and I’m a life-long learner, so I have adaptable skills and I’m versatile with style. I value collaboration with teammates, so I’m best able to express my passion for design while being an asset to the project as a whole.
I work with you to ask questions and define a design’s visual direction. For me, making a difference to the impact of your communications and the potential of the business is what matters. I’m a strong believer that persistence through the details brings about the best work.
As a culture vulture, I feast on Computer Arts magazine and gallery art. When I’m not making suspect word play jokes, I’m learning to play Zelda on the piano or stripping wallpaper. I’ve been known to intensively delve into projects, whether it’s a new brand’s ID or the DIY.
Check out my recommendations on LinkedIn. Want to work together? I’d love to hear from you.
Work Experience
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Job Title: Freelance Graphic Designer
May 2012 - ongoing
www.catdouglas.com
A wide array of companies and projects from branding to print to web front-end, lots of happy returning customers.
Job Title: Graphic Designer
July 2012 - ongoing
Company: Vital Marketing
Description: Designing for Marston's - issue of The Word magazine, branding for Nokia Lumia launch, Barclaycard artworking, Marston's front-end website.
Job Title: Graphic Designer
Company: SEGA Europe Limited
From:01/Jun/2012 To:01/Jun/2012
Description: Designed a new studio identity for the international games developer.
Job Title: Mid-weight Graphic Designer
Company: Progressive Digital Media Group
Description: Here I created many design-led and B2B titles, was Art Director for monthly mags idfx and Eat Out. The quick hand-over for idfx meant converting templates to InDesign, working in a new team and successfully designing my first issue in just 9 days. I organized time well with colleagues, turned over work quicker than they expected, followed guidelines, developed logos, engaging layouts, diverse marketing materials, liaised with editors and printers regarding artwork and content to ensure a smashing result. I handled multiple projects simultaneously and initiated improvements to template design and processes, refined files for efficiency and helped sub-editors and interns with how to use InDesign.
From:01/May/2008 To:01/Mar/2012
Job Title: Graphic Designer, client freelance
Company: Trees for Cities
Description: I actively sought this freelance work, designing two logos for fund-raising and volunteer initiatives, a T-shirt design and a marathon vest and a full 20+ page fund-raising pack. Proved I can work to client’s needs and provide effective products.
From:01/Jan/2009 To:01/May/2010
Job Title: Graphic Design Intern
Company: Publicis London
Description: I was involved in hands-on design work on visuals for Wonderbra and Garnier sun screen advertising campaigns, and a worldwide Oral B advert to complement a series of TV ads. I also designed an Identity for Kingfisher Playgroup Kingham.
From:01/Feb/2008 To:01/Mar/2008
Job Title: Graphic / Information Designer, agency freelance
Company: Applied Information Group
Description: Experience gained in mapping design, way-finding and sign design, which was instrumental in the later-won Glasgow way-finding pitch.
From:01/Jun/2007 To:01/Jul/2007
Job Title: Graphic Design Intern
Company: Big Fish Design
Description: Delivered packaging design mock-ups for Gü Chocolate Puds, Dorset Cereals new product launch and goodie bag design as well as a Deliverance van wrap. Also involved in competitor research and creating visual mock-ups for packaging development.
From:01/May/2007 To:01/Jun/2007
Education
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Degree: 2:1
Field of Study: Graphic Design for Communication
University / College: University of the Arts London
From:01/Jan/2004 To:01/Jan/2006
Degree: HND Graphic Design
Field of Study: HND Graphic Design
University / College: Reigate School of Art & Design
From:01/Jan/2002 To:01/Jan/2004
Degree: Art & Design Foundation
Field of Study: Art & Design Foundation
University / College: Northbrook College
From:01/Jan/2001 To:01/Jan/2002
