Jonathan Stewart

Jonathan Stewart

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  • About me

    Graphic Designer and Copywriter

  • Education

    • Wood Green Secondary School

      2005 - 2012
    • Shillington Education

      2018 - 2018
      3 Month Intensive Graphic Design

      I recently completed Shillington's intensive graphic design course, with training in the Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch, as well as a full exploration of design thinking and the creative process. My strengths lie in conceptual development and producing efficient, effective design for print and digital spaces.

    • University of Brighton

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) English Language and Media 1st Class Honours

      Studying at the University of Brighton for three years provided me with a valuable education in:• In-depth research• Interpreting and analysing data efficiently• Communicating and presenting ideas in a professional and confident manner• A broad commercial and cultural awareness of the media and creative industries• Initiation and development of creative work in writing, audiovisual or other electronic media• A flexible, creative and independent approach to tasks•… Show more Studying at the University of Brighton for three years provided me with a valuable education in:• In-depth research• Interpreting and analysing data efficiently• Communicating and presenting ideas in a professional and confident manner• A broad commercial and cultural awareness of the media and creative industries• Initiation and development of creative work in writing, audiovisual or other electronic media• A flexible, creative and independent approach to tasks• The ability to work to a brief and meet deadlines• Time management and organisation• Planning and researching written work• Articulating knowledge and understanding of texts, concepts and theories• Leading and participating in discussions Show less

  • Experience

    • Chipping Norton Theatre

      Oct 2009 - Oct 2009
      Administration Intern

      Working front-of-house, in addition to collaborating with the admin department, the stage & lighting managers and the actors in order to ensure the production ran smoothly.- Working with general public- Showing initiative- Information seeking- Teamwork

    • Boots

      Sept 2010 - Sept 2012
      Sales Assistant

      Retail position, working on the shop floor, manning the tills and working in the stock room. - Customer training- Manual and computerised till training- Representing a brand- Working with the general public

    • BSkyB

      Aug 2011 - Aug 2011
      Public Relations Intern

      Working in the Entertainment/PR department, I enjoyed running for a photo shoot; welcoming journalists and celebrities to a press junket; helping organise mail-outs and writing Programme Information for a number of television shows.- Working in a professional environment- Working within a team- Planning and researching- Using IT- Time management and organisation

    • Design Bridge

      Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
      Communications Intern

      Working with the Communications team in order to explore the marketing and advertising industry, I was given the opportunity to create my own marketing plan, using extensive research to develop brand awareness. I worked with briefs from several clients to create and present ideas.- Planning and research- Responding to a client's brief and deadline- Time management and organisation- Independent and team work- Working creatively within a professional environment

    • Attitude Magazine

      Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
      Editing Intern

      I performed tasks such as transcribing, proof-reading & couriering, and published an article on the company website. I also contacted journalists in preparation for a press conference regarding the Attitude Awards, including the editors from The Guardian, The Evening Standard, QX, OK Magazine and Time Out.- Working in a professional environment- Developing a professional phone manner- Helping to represent the company at a press conference- Working to a brief- Proof-reading and analysing articles- Using initiative to solve problems Show less

    • Wordsmith Digital

      Nov 2014 - now
      Content Consultant

      After training in SEO and social media management with Wordsmith Digital, I have transitioned to a content creation role within the company, strategising and producing graphic assets and copy for a variety of clients, including pharmaceutical bodies, heritage silversmiths and sustainable timber merchants.

    • Stream Publishing

      Jul 2015 - Mar 2016
      Publisher's Assistant

      Working for a magazine publishing company with a number of titles, I was presented with a great deal of variation on a day-to-day basis:- Management of the Winq Twitter and Instagram accounts- Ensuring photo-shoots and interviews went smoothly behind the scenes- Planning and delivery of corporate events, including the Winq Men of the Year Awards Lunch- Writing LGBT-focused content for the website- Researching and writing for Winq Magazine's Tech, Culture and Events feature pagesIn addition to these responsibilities, I also tackled tasks such as: - Accounts & expenses- Liaising with clients- Researching and creating crib sheets for interviews Show less

    • JLA (Speaker Bureau)

      Mar 2016 - Mar 2018
      Artist Liaison

      My responsibilities at this leading speaker bureau were varied:Researching, approaching and liaising with potential talent. Interviewing new speakers (over the phone and in person) and distributing detailed notes to my colleagues.Writing and updating short biographies used to sell talent to clients, in keeping with the house style. Given the opportunity to work more creatively, I pitched and wrote a number of articles on a variety of topical subjects in order to improve the website’s SEO rankings.Organising and hosting an annual social event for over 100 artist management agencies.Leading a team of assistants in the fact-finding, content production and proof reading process in the build up to the publication of the annual JLA Index.In addition to these key tasks, I managed a variety of responsibilities including acting as intermediary between clients and artists, and management of JLA’s client and artist database. I also acted as assistant to the digital team, producing visual content for the website and in-house tech assistance. Show less

    • JFT Stewart Design

      Sept 2018 - now
      Owner

      Taking on freelance opportunities as a designer and copywriter. Digital and Print collateral for household names, and tone of voice consultancy for startups. Visit www.jftstewart.com to see all projects.

    • Exhibit Bars

      Dec 2018 - Aug 2020
      Head of Design
    • Alexandra Lunn Studio Ltd.

      Sept 2019 - now
      Copywriter
    • Sēon Creative

      Oct 2019 - now
      Graphic Designer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LAMDA Level 3 Certificate in Performance (QCF)

      LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art)
      Jun 2011
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jonathan Stewart
      Myriad Prize Myriad Editions Jul 2015 The Myriad prize is awarded to one student each year, whose dissertation is of outstanding merit and includes a strong creative piece. I had the opportunity to work with a professional editor to build on my creative piece, as well as discussing my aspirations for writing in the future.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Acting Coach

      Issued by West Witney Primary School on Jun 2010
      West Witney Primary SchoolAssociated with Jonathan Stewart
    • Writer, Workshop Leader

      Issued by Arts Award on Jan 2010
      Arts AwardAssociated with Jonathan Stewart