Daren Coote

Experience

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  Hambleside Ltd

  Jan 1998 - Feb 1999

  Junior Graphic Designer

  Job Summary• Supported and assisted the Graphic Designer, creating design solutions for clients from concepts through to print ready artwork• Produced artwork for corporate gifts including logo creation

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  City College Southampton

  Mar 1999 - Jun 2003

  Graphic Designer

  Job Summary• Ensured that the college’s brand identity was upheld and correctly implemented through a wide range of materials• Worked with clients and suppliers on individual briefs• Developed artwork from concept through to print ready work• Worked as part of the Marketing team on wider projects to find meet objectives and to develop creative solutions

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  University of Surrey

  Jun 2003 - Aug 2016

  Developed National Student Survey campaign concept Resulting in the highest survey return completion rate to date. Presented to key stakeholders and delivered project end-to-end, including liaison with production and installation suppliers for large format graphics and a range of outputs. • Led on the creation of a suite of materials in a short timescale for Her Majesty The Queen’s visit in October 2015, all materials had to be signed off by the palace and adhere to strict protocol.• Lead creative designer on the creation, development and implementation of all materials for the University’s 50th anniversary celebrations, working across a variety of print and digital platforms. • Main point of contact advising on the usage of the University’s visual identity.• Briefed and managed external designers, photographers and suppliers on the visual identity and brand guidelines• Designed key University publications and campaigns including, prospectuses, Annual Reviews and National Student Survey campaign• Upheld and developed the University’s brand both in print and online. Show less Played a major role in the creation and implementation of the updated University brand, including a new logo ident and implemented the roll out of the new Surrey Sports Park brand.• Lead designer on creation and implementation of the sectors first personalised prospectus.• Assessed design/print jobs to identify the best route of execution – in particular whether a job would be undertaken within Surrey Design and Print or outsourced.• Managed a team of 3 designers, responsible for workload allocation, signing off materials and day to day management including appraisals.• Deputised for the Head of Department when needed. Show less Key Projects• Established the design studio in the university, working across all levels to communicate the serviceJob Summary• Monitoring equipment and software programmes used in the studio making recommendations for upgrades and new packages, testing and ensuring their smooth implementation• Co-ordination of design and on going development of the University’s visual identity, brand templates and guidelines• A lead user of the University’s variable print software, XMPie, Critical team member in overseeing the implementation and on-going use of the software Show less

  • Creative Graphic Designer

    Apr 2013 - Aug 2016

  • Senior Graphic Designer (Surrey Design and Print)

    Jul 2006 - Apr 2013

  • Graphic Designer (Surrey Design and Print)

    Jun 2003 - Jun 2006
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  Serenity Holidays

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2023

  Studio Manager

  Create all assets to support marketing campaigns comprising of e-shots, print brochures, digital adverts, social media adverts.• Oversee design projects from conception to completion including briefing, selecting imagery, proofing, liaising with printers.• Create business and time critical marketing materials to support business objectives.• Work within an internal team comprising of Product Managers, content writers, digital developers while liaising with external photographers and printers.• Manage a junior designer, overseeing her development and allocating work.• Use Adobe XD to design websites and work with the developer to see these come to life. • Completed a large project to rebrand ‘Experience’ to create a new identity. This included creating a new logo, developing a brand identity and creative ideas such as commissioning original artwork to complement the new style.• Developed distinct brands for product groups, including style templates and brand guidelines. Show less

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  British Army

  Oct 2023 - now

  Brand Manager