Lewis Hudson CV

A creatively minded individual, seeking a new opportunity in the design industry. I have been a key part of the design team at Converted for over 7 years, where I have been able to further enhance my creative skillset through the design of an extensive catalogue of impressive web projects. The intricate, detail-oriented nature of my work has delivered additional value for the business and our clients, through major improvements in how sites and pages perform. All in all, my passion for innovation and my quest for perfection in all elements of my work mean that I am the ideal candidate for this role.

Designer, Converted (January 2017– Present)

In this role I have been responsible for overseeing the process of web design from wireframes through to the final live versions. This includes large ecommerce websites, focused lead generation sites and targeted landing pages. My responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Project leadership of in-depth ecommerce builds featuring extensive libraries of products and delivering complex additional features tailored to the client’s brief.

• Project management over a varied workload including liaising with clients and managing developers to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to specific requirements.

• Improve clients’ existing website design and performance through a retained website optimisation service.

• Reviewing and critiquing websites on this service with the goal of improving clients’ websites by targeting the poorer performing pages.

• Researching, planning, and designing wireframes for a wide range of website-based products.

• Assisting the creative director in their own ongoing projects and delegated tasks.

• Collaborating with the marketing department to build cohesive designs for online advertisements.

Apprentice Designer, Converted (July 2015 – January 2017)

Starting out in my role as an apprentice I learned the basic principles of design while working alongside a seasoned industry professional. During this time, I had the opportunity to develop my skills in a working environment before going onto a full career in this position.

• Learning and implementing fundamentals of design, including colour theory, typography and layout.

• Putting the above skills into practice over a wide range of design mediums including websites, landing pages, marketing material and the company’s own library of service brochures.

• Learning about trends in web design and the wider creative industries, while working to include them in my projects.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of major Adobe Design & prototyping software including Photoshop, Illustrator,

• InDesign & XD.

• Strong project management skills, including liaising with stakeholders, clients and managing developers which has helped me to meet deadlines under pressure.

• Team player who can work collaboratively; to manage workloads, share knowledge and aid the development of others.

• In-Depth knowledge of WordPress CMS including WooCommerce.

• Wide range of expertise using a large library of WordPress plugins, extensions, sand formats.

Education

• 6 GCSEs A*- C.