Lewis Evans

Experience

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  Chelsea Artisans & Fusion Glass Designs

  Oct 2003 - May 2011

  Artworker/CAD Designer

  Worked on large and small scale architectural glass projects. Celebrated works included the design of a complete decorative façade for a new John Lewis store and contributing to a 9/11 memorial fountain located on Wall St, NYC.Managed all in-house graphic artwork and technical drawings in addition to files supplied by clients, architects and designers. Generated full colour 2D and 3D design proposals, working to both set and open briefs. Created all technical CAD drawings to specification, detailing building elements, metalwork, fixings and glazing.Produced production ready artwork and drawings for workshop manufacturing. Translated all graphic and vector artwork for decorative glass processes including image manipulation, color correction and re-sampling for large scale printing projects. Created marketing material such as e-newsletters, full page advertisements, photography and maintained updates to the company website. Show less

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  Cosmopolitan Glass & Metal, Inc.

  Jul 2011 - Mar 2012

  Graphic/Architectural Designer

  Carried out complete site survey of new company premises and produced space planning CAD drawings of proposed 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor renovations, including a feature glass staircase. The drawings were used by contractors to construct the new showroom. Created 3D models and renderings of proposed space showing details such as bespoke glass features.Created a comprehensive library of the company's product range using Maya shaders for use by architects and designers to implement in their 3D renderings. Designed the new company website using HTML, Flash, CSS and Javascript.Created all in-house graphics including decorative display areas for the workshop and livery for the company truck.Produced CAD workshop drawings and DXF files for vinyl stencil plotting and waterjet cutting processes Show less

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  SBLM Architects

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2013

  Graphic Designer

  Independently designed and developed the new company website sblm.com as part of an award-winning re-branding strategy. As a result the company received two honours at the 2013 SMPS-NY Communication Awards, beating many of NYC's leading Graphic and Architectural Design studios. Furthermore the company has secured additional web design projects owing to the success of the site.Worked as an integral part of the in-house Graphics and Marketing team, delivering modern compelling designs in print and web media whilst informing and strengthening the company brand.Delivered a number of successful and award-winning print and web marketing campaigns comprising of printed brochures, postcards and email newsletters.Worked closely with the Architectural Design team and Design Director providing Environmental Graphics and enhancing client proposal renderings.Provided graphic and editorial layouts for project proposals and qualification packages. Show less

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  ISG plc

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2014

  Proposals Editor

  Provided innovative ideas/themes for proposal documents and created all graphics required, utilising and reinforcing the ISG brand, including bespoke covers, dividers, and graphics for iPad submissions. Attended start-up meetings with production team and director responsible to agree strategy, content, presentation and actions. Reviewed, edited and wrote material for proposal documents. Liaised with bid manager, estimator, planner and delivery team to capture and build in key information. Created realistic logistics/sequence drawings. Prepared material for post-tender interviews and responses, including interactive presentations, incorporating media such as movie files and flash content. Liaised with printers and model makers. Show less

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  PRP LLP

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

  Senior Graphic Designer

  Worked closely with Directors, Associate Directors and Architects across the practice on innovative bid submissions using bespoke materials and techniques for packaging.Developed strong colour palettes and typography to create a unique finished solution.Generated infographics from an open brief for the Urban Design team to incoporate on masterplan drawings/renderings.Assisted with masterplan renderings using Photoshop.Developed large scale graphics for exhibition boards. Show less

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  Foster + Partners

  May 2015 - Aug 2017

  Senior Graphic Designer

  + Supported the Head of Graphic Design for a world leading architecture and design practice+ Responsible for lead concept design and delivery using both internal and external suppliers to meet tight deadlines+ Created graphic solutions for competition submissions and design reports, devising bespoke branding for new or existing projects as required by stakeholder groups+ Researched and advised the team on new developments and changes to industry standards+ Adopted the role of 'Brand Guardian', ensuring correct implementation of the company identity across all deliverables and leading by example+ Helped to mentor and encourage team members to ensure best practice through effective leadership Show less

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  Insights

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2017

  Studio Manager

  Managed a team of eight designers, mentoring and supporting through thought leadership+ Accountable for end to end studio process, including responsibility for all projects, account management and traffic in the creative studio+ Reviewed workflows and processes and developed strategic efficiencies to improve productivity+ Prioritised incoming workload under pressure and effectively assigned projects to team members+ Benchmarking and metrics, demonstrating the value-add of the in-house creative team Show less

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  Oil and Gas Authority

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2021

  Creative and Design Lead

  + Creative lead for the organisation. Elevated the standard of internal and external visual communications.+ Direct support for the Chief Executive on high profile presentations and promotional material+ Publication and editorial design+ Communicated complex technical information through infographic and information design+ Developed brands for new initiatives+ Web development using Umbraco CMS

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  Urban-Air Port

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  Head Of Communications

  + Guardian of the Urban-Air Port brand+ Graphic design of all internal and external communications material+ Strategic planning and benchmarking+ Marketing and investment deck presentations+ Management of all digital content including company website and social media accounts.+ PR and media engagement+ Copywriting and press announcements

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  James Hutton Limited

  Mar 2023 - Aug 2024

  Marketing Communications Manager