Ted Ross

Experience

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  Graphic Visual & Illustration Examples

  Jan 1974 - Jan 2010

  Graphic Design & Illustration

  Graphic Design, Illustrations, and technical drawings

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  Airbus Group

  Jun 1974 - Jun 1978

  Technical Illustrator

  Worked at the offices of Techdok, a technical service provider & technical illustration centre in Mainz, as technical illustrator, I was producing technical drawings and exploded detailed illustrations and mechanical service drawings for the German auto manufactures of Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz and Opel. Subcontracted up to Hamburg to MBB. In Hamburg at their second airport on the south side of the river Elbe at Finkenwerder, working with Messerschmitt Bölkow Blohm and Airbus, primarily focusing on producing technical drawings and technical illustrations for the European Airbus A300B. For Airbus A300B I produced exploded technical views and interior technical assembly drawings, also general assembly drawings, along with airbrush illustrations. I would produce the illustrations and upgrade existing drawings. Once we pass the first stages and approval of the technical drawings, we proceed to develop the illustration by producing the illustrations in ink using special Rotring pens to varied ink line thicknesses, all ink work was done on specially treated high grade tracing paper. If required we could go into the assembly hanger area and onto the A300B aircraft to see special parts to be illustrated and in context with other related items to the required drawings. Was involved with MBB Bo 105CB helicopter projects on a number of times. Show less

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  Awal Advertising Agency

  Aug 1978 - Jul 1984

  Graphic Designer / Illustrator

  Came to Bahrain and worked in design, graphic design and illustration for a selection of companies. I worked mostly on a freelance basis, also notably work was provided in design and illustrations for hospital medical books and technical drawings for a marine shipping company, among other projects. Took up employment with Awal Advertising Agency, working on regional campaigns and promotional work, also involved in work for Bahrain and Qatar Promoting tourism in the respective countries. went to Doha in Qatar to work on the then new Mercedes Benz service centre, I produced technical drawings and illustrations for the service centre in Doha. Show less

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  Prescott Stutley Design Group - Architects, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers

  Sept 1982 - Jul 1984

  Technical Illustrator

  Employed by Prescott Stutley Design Group, architects, landscape architects & designers. Was sub - contracted out to work on the Hong Kong Civil aviation Department on the major project, the planning and development of the new international airport at Chek Lap Kok which at that time was in the early stages of planning and land reclamation work. I produced renderings and illustrations for the new airport terminal, with interior colour plan views and perspective looking projections for the terminal buildings and birds eye view renderings of the airport island facility with taxi ways, runways and service roads with access roads to the airport from Lantau Island and beyond to Hong Kong. My work was a part for a section for the final report for the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Authority. Also was involved in illustration work for the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club House extension at Sha Tin in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Show less

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  FP7

  Aug 1984 - Jul 2000

  Graphic Artist / Illustrator

  Fortune Promoseven, advertising, marketing and public relations company with its head office in Bahrain. At that time it was the largest advertising agency in the Middle East. It was here where the transition for me to computers happened, an interesting and very exciting development. I quickly adapted to using Photoshop and Freehand and then Illustrator as tools of my trade, I was the expert in producing maps and illustrations, and soon enough was asked if I would be interested in joining a specially formed Design Studio within the company. I worked on the Cathay Pacific Airways, Philippine Airlines and Gulf Air accounts. Saudi Arabian Airlines was to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and FP7 handled the airlines account. I was requested to produce a strong concept to celebrate the occasion. My drawings and graphics were approved, to be part of an epic final for the show at the Jeddah Conference Centre Saudi Arabia. I came up with an almost life sized model of a Saudi Arabian Airlines futuristic model aircraft, the model consisted of the forward nose section cockpit and some forward parts of the wings. The model aircraft had wheels as it would be wheeled forward from the back of the stage at the appropriate time, after the celebratory speeches followed by traditional dances and one of the highlights of the show was to have at the end where lighting would dim and spotlights would highlight the centre of the stage as the back curtains would slowly draw open as the aircraft would move forward to come to the front of the stage, and be seen in all its glory. The show for Saudi Arabian Airlines was a success. Show less

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  Designer Shaik (Arabia) Inc.

  Jul 2000 - Aug 2008

  Graphic Designer / Illustrator

  Designer Shaik Bahrain. A design company involved in the creation of an exclusive ladies & gents perfume brand, also with its own jewellery collection and accessories, along with an interesting watch collection. Worked in the design studio and subsequently handled all out door signage and branding for shops as well as window displays. the advertisements for magazines and newspapers. Was involved in a great deal of illustration work, primally for the ladies & gents perfume bottles, including elements for the case, box and wrapping. Technical and line drawings. I helped to launch a number of products from the perfume range. Show less

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  Gulf Air

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2013

  Graphic Designer / Illustrator

  I worked for Gulf Air in the Creative Services Department, producing artworks from concept through to print or web, was hand picked to join their department by adding additional strength to their team. Was also responsible for Gulf Air aircraft livery, up dating as required and a number of new livery concepts. Involved with aircraft interior decor on cabin bulk heads, seating colour arrangements, patterns and design. Responsible for aircraft safety cards, technical drawings for cargo manuals. Gulf Air Brand Identity manual. For the Gulf Air Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix of 2009 & 2010 I was appointed to handle the events branding, producing designs for the F1 race track through to the Race Paddock, Club House and Grandstand, the whole Gulf Air F1 package. Gulf Air was a very fruitful and positive working experience for me and in the airline industry. In June 2010 I was awarded Employee of the Month by Mr Samer Majali, CEO of Gulf Air. Show less

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  Mu Designs

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

  Senior Graphic Designer / Illustrator

  An advertising and design company in Manama, I worked as senior graphic designer, primarily to create conceptual work for client approval. Varied design work from annual reports, magazines to news paper advertisements. Working also on designs from out door signage to brand identity, logo design and business cards, also illustrations, image editing with photoshop for artwork for print. A lively and creative team.

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  Creative Plus

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2015

  Senior Graphic Designer / Illustrator

  Was employed at Creative Plus, an advertising agency in Bahrain, as senior graphic designer and creative artist / illustrator. Working on creative concepts for annual reports, and on advertising for banks, insurance companies, also some illustration work.

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  Euro Motors

  May 2015 - now

  Visual Communication Specialist

  Working for BMW & Mini Marketing department, also interactive with Rolls Royce, Ferrari & Maserati, Jaguar & Land Rover. Key responsibilities is ensuring marketing communications are consistent, and to deliver brand integrity from concepts through to artwork completion. Accountable for ensuring on time delivery and my objective to increasingly engage and deliver to relevant requirements. Focus ultimately to build customer confidence and promote the brands. Will execute creative solutions for print media in advertising and on campaigns, also providing artwork for emails and email newsletter html. Branding for outdoor signage and involved in promotional events, also diagrammatical drawings and layout plan drawings for special events when required. Show less

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  Design Edge Company

  Feb 2018 - now

  Founder and CEO

  Creativity with a design edge. Our ambitions to promote our clients and their growth, for them to stand head and shoulders above the field. We try hardest to build on brand excellence and importantly positive emotional connections.Provide marketing and design to suit you. Including advertising, photography, illustration and specialist maps. Innovative graphic designs with a comprehensive executed plan at every key stage. Conceptualization to implementation. Building on the foundation of trust. Show less