Steve Williamson Portfolio
About me
I’m a freelance graphic designer with over 25 years’ experience producing creative design material of the highest quality across all channels and platforms for various organisations.
Over time I’ve worked with a very diverse client-group across a range of disciplines including digital, social media, presentations, web, print and display.
I am a highly motivated perfectionist and team player who leads by example in setting and maintaining the highest possible standards of output. I thrive under pressure and most enjoy working in fast-paced, highly demanding environments with challenging deadlines to meet and on multiple simultaneous projects.
I am thoroughly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office. I am a creative and strategic thinker with an eye for detail and excellent organisational skills. I enjoy working collaboratively with other designers and members of broader communications/ marketing teams.
As a team leader I’m supportive and nurturing with a firm belief in fostering staff development and continuous improvement opportunities.
As a designer I’m an independent, highly creative thinker who strives for the very bestwhatever the project.
Close working with a range of colleagues to deliver common goals such as User Researchers, Content Designers, Service Designers, Focus Groups and User Test Groups.
Leading and supervision of high performing creative teams.
Working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and to challenging deadlines.
Managing substantial workload and complex traffic managing across multiple simultaneous projects.
Thoroughly Mac proficient with strong knowledge and experience of Adobe Creative suite, in particular, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat.
Portfolio embraces design for print, digital, social media, web, display, infographics.
Proven track record as a hands-on graphic designer.
Developing a broad, multi-disciplinary portfolio. Understanding of multi-platform creative projects.
Extensive and diverse client base.
Understanding of and sensitivity towards different cultural norms.
Quality control across all channels.
Experience in resource and project management.
Managing budget and financial reporting.
Thoroughly proficient use of workflow management and costings systems.
Strong client liaison skills.
Developing healthy and productive relationships with senior management and politicians.
Brand development and brand guardianship.
Thorough knowledge of print processes and print-buying.
Working with external creative staff / freelancers.
Managing projects from start to finish and at every stage – client liaison > planning > concepts > creative > production > delivery > debrief and feedback.
Thoroughly PC and MS Office proficient.
Articulate and numerate.
HM Prison & Probation Service COVID-19 testing information and guidance for prison staff
Department of Health and Social Care COVID-19 testing information and guidance for clinicians and care professionals
UK Health Security Agency COVID testing for arrivals from China at Heathrow Airport
UK Health Security Agency Urinary Tract Infection Easy Read material for care and medical professionals
Kensington and Chelsea Council Information leaflet
Kensington and Chelsea Council COVID-19 (social media campaigns)
Kensington and Chelsea Council COVID-19 (print campaign)
We Are Kensington and Chelsea campaign (various materials)
Kensington and Chelsea Council Social media campaigns and adverts (various)
EdUKaid (charity) School activity cards
EdUKaid (charity) Easy use brand guidelines for staff
Horton & Garton Estate Agents Re-branding and advertising campaign
EPIC Youth Services Branding, information material and stationery
Hammersmith & Fulham Council Website re-brand
Hammersmith & Fulham Council UPSTREAM branding and brochure
community interest company
Various logo designs as part of broader branding projects
UK Health Security Agency Branded Powerpoint presentation templates
Kensington and Chelsea Council Council Plan
Kensington and Chelsea Council Council Tax Budget information booklet 2020/21
Various External poster displays
November 2024
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-williamson-26509919/