J Norton Freelance Interactive Designer Logo

Curriculum Vitae

Contact Details

07518010754 (cell)

Profile

My extensive creative design skills combined with in-depth technical knowledge enable me to produce multimedia that meets the needs of business and the individual user alike. Being an aspiring digerati I actively follow the course of emerging technologies. I work primarily within e-commerce building multi platform websites and web applications to a high standard using technology that fits the product offering.

My early working life was focussed within retail where customer service was a major factor in turning a browser into a buyer. I have continued to enhance my understanding of consumer behaviour using research and analysis of visitor trends within e-commerce combined with studies into human psychology and sociology relating to human computer interactions.

Through dedicated research I am able to produce contemporary multimedia design solutions for a variety of devices and platforms. From concept formation to product realisation my multimedia skill-set lends weight to the fruition of cutting edge information technology.


Education & Affiliations

MA Interactive Design
Bath Spa University
September 2003 - March 2005
2:1 BSc Multimedia Technology
Leeds Metropolitan University
September 1999 - June 2003

Professional Experience

In-house Digital Designer
Champs-Elysées LTD, Bristol
March 2005 - Present
Champs-Elysées are producers of intermediate-advanced language publications. The company is based in the United States where its primary customer market resides. The role of in-house digital designer for Champs-Elysées involves many tasks focused within E-commerce and online marketing. The design, testing and implementation of all online materials, and the development of new digital products and E-commerce services is central to the role of in-house digital designer.
Freelance Digital Designer
Self Employed, UK, Nationwide
May 2002 - Present
I have been a freelance digital designer for the past five years producing both front-end user interfaces and back-end systems for various clients including Nesta FutureLab, S-Cool LTD, Bath Spa University and Adam Scott Photography. My freelance work involves a mixture of technologies such as Adobe Flash, XML, PHP and W3C standards based website design with all projects tailored to fit the clients brief.
Flash Developer
Redshift LTD, Weston-Super-Mare
May 2002 - October 2002
Redshift evolved from humble beginnings into a full-service digital design agency with an enviable reputation. The role of Multimedia Developer was undertaken during a university sandwich year and involved the development and design of Adobe Flash presentations and animations for screen and CD-based formats. Other duties included cataloguing of stock image archives and standard office duties.
Art Teacher
Friend LTD, Weston-Super-Mare
September 2001 - May 2002
'Friend' is a voluntary sector Community Mental Health Resource Centre serving Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset. The role of Art Teacher involved teaching adults Arts and Crafts in an informal atmosphere. Other duties included maintaining art stock levels and basic emotional support of adults referred to the service by their doctor.
Data Administrator
Med Report LTD, Hewish, Weston-Super-Mare
August 2001 - May 2002
Medreport is a primary provider of medical reports in the legal support services market. The role of data administrator involved various office duties including correspondence with Doctors and Consultants, and coordination with internal staff and outside agencies when building medical reports relating to a customer's medical insurance claim.