Joanna Xenofontos

Graphic Designer
Profile
I am a Master of Arts Postgraduate and have worked as a Graphic Designer at JDJ Creative
(Design Agency) where I have gained experience working in a fast paced environment.
I also worked at UKCBC, a College across London where I created their new Visual Identity/
Rebranding. For my masters resolution I created a book over one hundred pages about Identity
Design and branding, demonstrating high quality skills in Editorial Design and Typography.
Self Motivation and flexibility. Seeking Graphic Design job that matches skills and experience.

Contact
portfolio
www.joannaxenofontos.com

email
joannart90@me.com

Qualifications

address
193 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge

Relevant Experience

MA in Graphic Design (Merit)

Graphic Designer

Distinction Award on Resolution*

University of Portsmouth
October 2012 October 2013

JDJ Creative Design Agency

BA in Multimedia & Graphic Arts (2:1)

Graphic Design Pathway*
Cyprus University of Technology
September 2008 June 2012

Through my Bachelors studies, I have practiced the different

fields of Graphic Design, such as Information Design,
Typography, Package Design, Editorial Design, Branding &
Identity Design, Print Production and Visual Communication.
I gained general but strong knowledge, experience and skills in
advanced Graphic Design by creating a variety of projects and
participating to exhibitions.
My postgraduate studies have taught me to create with more
background, sophistication and experimenting with design.
During my MA studies I became much more professional and
able to work with high attention in detail and precision.
Additionally, my studies helped me to become an educated
person with excellent skills on time management, project
management, team working, team leading and communication.

mobile
0044 7850 521468

April 2015 July 2015

During my employment at JDJ Creative I have gained experience working
in a fast paced environment, designing for different clients in one day
and expanded my horizons. I learned to make every project interesting
such as annual reports and reacting well to amends by clients. Expanded
my skills of print and digital production. Understanding the industry and
how to apply creativity quickly and efficiently by following given briefs.
I created editorials and different artworks for some very big companies
such as EY and JDR Cables but also designed branding for big or small
as well as start-up companies.

Graphic Designer
UK College of Business & Computing

April 2014 August 2014

Working for UKCBC has given me the opportunity to use my creativity,
talent and put my own thoughts and concepts to life. I created the
New Visual Identity of the College (new logo, printing material such as
promotional flyers, business cards, website design, banners, etc.), I also
played a big part on the marketing side of the rebranding and how to
create a strong image that has a background. I enjoyed working as a
team member as well as taking leads and managing my time to meet
every deadline beforehand.

Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite (Ps, Id, Ai)

Photography

Printing and Digital Processes

Drawing Sketching

Creativity

Prototyping Concept development

#branding #identity #editorial #layout

#infographics #typography #illustration
#visual #communication #publications
#icons #patterns #packages #labels
#composition #logo #design #interactive
#print #digital #marketing #web

Various Projects for different companies

Mainly during full time employment gaps
Created the Essential Identity Design of Fairyland Flower Shop. Also,
Designed infographics, logos, menus and more for different companies
Illustrated a childrens best seller in the UK book, using freehand style.

Designer & Owner

Candyskull Handmade Creations
Founded April 2012
By using my creativity and entrepreneurial spirit I created my own little
business (jewelry made with fimo) while studying to make a profit and
achieve my goal of doing a Master in Graphic Design in the UK. I learned
to sell and promote my work on Social Media, as well as creating a
beautiful identity design to accompany it. I was taking leads, managing
my time, being my own director, super organized and flexible!

Intern Graphic Designer

Cyprus University of Technology (Publication Department)
January 2012 May 2012
This internship prepared me for working on realistic projects, following
strict briefs and learning the print production. Creating print and digital
materials to promote the Universitys courses or events, following the
seniors direction and team working with another intern.

#hobbies #cycling #meeting

#people #drawing #visiting #art
#design #museums #galleries

1st National Award in Social Poster Design for Organs Donation whilst still in highschool
References available on request