James Webber Curriculum Vitae

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H E L L O T H E R E ,I ’ M J A M E S .

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w h at w o u l d y o u l i k e t o k n o w ?01-P e r s o n a l S t a t e m e n t

02-e x p e r i e n c e

03-E d u c a t i o n

03-H o n o r s & A w a r d s

04-08-W o r k S a m p l e s

Oh, by the way, this is an interactive CV so any

links you see in the following pages are clickable!

(Only if you are on a computer of course)

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I’m an award winning third year graphic design student at the

Cambridge School of Arts, but this isn’t what makes me stand out.

I stand out because I’ve shown the ability and the tenacity to

take on over several clients on a freelance basis.

This real experience has enabled me to actively connect my

education with real, live projects, which not only has developed

my graphic design skills but also helped me gain valuable client

management skills.

I’m a focused, self-motivating individual with a strong work

ethic. I always approach every assignment with passion, enthusiasm

and focus which has been recognised through my YCN Student Award

(http://education.ycnonline.com/student/) for my work on the Graze

Competition Brief.

As a digital native I’ve excelled in using complex design

packages. My education and endless hours of experimenting now

mean I’m confident and proficient in the Adobe Creative Suites,

particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Outside the world of design I’m a big fan of extreme sports and

I’m proud to say that I have worked with a few big names within

the industry already (Identiti Bikes, Halo Wheels & TSG). I know

where I’m going, I’m seeking to secure a position to build the

foundation of my career within a sports organisation where I can

not only bring my graphic design knowledge, but to also develop my

current skill set further.

p e r s o n a ls tat e m e n t

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e x p e r i e n c e

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Although I am training to be a graphic designer I have had other part-time and

full time jobs. But my main focus has been freelance jobs to help me get a

headstart of what it will be like to work with clients in the working world.

Freelance Graphic DesignerJanuary 2009 - Present

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While begining my Foundation Degree in Graphic

Design at UCMK I took it upon myself to gain work

and a client base to give me that extra knowledge of

working with proper clients when it came to finishing

my degree.

Stockroom Assistant (Argos)November 2010 - January 2011 (Christmas temp)

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When working at Argos as a Christmas temp I joined

the stockroom team which involved me collecting

items and delivering them to the store front

as quick as possible. This required serious

concentration when retrieving the item as the stock

room was so large. I also worked on the collection

counter dealing with customers and any help they

might need.

Assembly Engineer (Pericom PLC)May 2008 - August 2008

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For this job I was assembling electronic rateboards

that can be found in a number of places such as HSBC

and Post Office. The job required a lot of patience

and concentration, along with a lot of teamwork

to meet the large target that we had been given.

In 2 months we produced 800 working rateboards.

With this large target and short deadline I found

myself working very hard and determined to meet the

deadline. I also worked extra hours to complete the

order.

Red Bull Racing (School Work Experience)February 2007

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When working at the famous Red Bull Racing factory

for my school work experience I participated in a

number of different activities and jobs. My main job

during the week was to final check parts that were

going to be sent out to the Formula 1 race. This

required an eye for detail to spot any marks or

weaknesses of the car part. I was also introduced to

the work of carbon fibre. After learning how parts

were made I was offered the chance to produce my own

part without assistance. I jumped at the chance

and made myself a Formula 1 car nose cap which I

currently still have.

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e d u c at i o n

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h o n o r s & a w a r d s

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Cambridge School of ArtsBA(Hons), Graphic Design,

2011 - 2013 (expected)

Milton Keynes CollegeFdA, Graphic Design,

2009 - 2011

YCN Commendationycnonline.com

June 2012

I was awarded with a Commendation for the YCN

student competition 2011/12. I will be attending

an awards ceremony in September to collect my

certificate.

Student of the YearUniversity Center Milton Keynes

June 2011

I was awarded graphic design Student of the Year

2011 after studying for my foundation degree at the

University Center Milton Keynes.

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W O R K S A M P L E S

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The next few pages are samples of various projects

I have produced since starting my foundation degree

course in 2009.

To see more of my work you can go to

http://james-webber.co.uk

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This project was to create a multi-page document on any subject of our choice.

The only requirement was it had to be a minimum of 12 page spreads. As I travel

a lot to the Lake District with my parents and my girlfriend and her family I

thought it would be really cool to document some of my walks and show people the

journeys I go on. This is how I came to create a photographic journal.

over the mountains & around the lakes

You can see a video preview

of the book at:

http://vimeo.com/OTM&ATL

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This was my entry for the national design competition held by YCN (ycnonline.com).

There were a number of briefs to choose and I chose the Graze brief where I was to

redesign the logo, redesign their box and create a direct mailer campaign. I was one

of a few to be commended for my work and will be in the 2011/12 YCN Awards annual.

graze / ycn

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My book ‘stoked.’ is my final major project from my foundation degree course. Being

a local photographer at Woburn Jump spot I wanted to encompass the atmosphere and

skills of the riders there in a book. The book was made not only to appeal to those

who are aware of the sport of dirt jumping but also to those unaware and gauge their

interest in it which it seemed I achieved on the night of our exhibition.

stoked.

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As well as graphic design I am an avid photographer. I like to try and integrate them

both together in my course projects and utilise my skills. I have had my images used

by various companies in the biking world such as TSG and Identiti Bikes.

Biking photography

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T h a n k y o u f o r y o u r t i m e a n d I

h o p e y o u e n j o y e d m y w o r k .

M ay b e I ’ l l h e a r f r o m y o u s o o n ?

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