re:align:design
the digital home of Sam Hutchinson [aka 3DJ / Funkdub] - Web Man // Wax Man // Monkey Man
contact@realigndesign.com
Profile
Senior Web Developer / Graphic Designer at Parker Design
Online Media | United Kingdom, GB
Summary
I’m a superior graphic designer, web developer and promoter. I am an expert in guiding a project from concept to delivery. I have over 15 years’ professional experience of delivering design for print and web.
However, my skill set goes much deeper than that.
I’ve started a successful business from the ground up. I’ve headed up campaigns for a varied portfolio of public sector, private sector and blue-chip clients. I work seamlessly with colleagues from all stages of print and web design: from talking complex code with programmers to visualising rebranding projects with business owners to discussing finance with account managers.
Currently, for Parker Design, as a Senior Web Developer / Graphic Designer, I can flex my creative muscles in both graphic design and web development.
On a more personal level, I’ve put my heart and soul into setting up and running the successful Funkdub franchise for more than six years, with more than 80 live DJ sets including the booking and promotion of major bands across the North West.
I’m highly skilled in:
Producing strong creative concepts for digital media, video, live events and print production.
Presentation, organisation and layout skills are of an excellent standard due to my background in Art, Design and Communication.
Graphic design for printed media, with a wide portfolio, including flyer, leaflets, billboards, posters, booklets, prospectuses, brochures and marketing materials. Leadership, management and development of client focused creative teams. Taking full creative briefs in client facing roles.
Understanding client brand ethos, business activity and cultures in order to develop strategic, on-brand creative solutions.
The route to my current level of creativity and professionalism began with formal training in Fine Art and Computer Science, leading to a successful period as Web, Design and Publications Manager at the University of Chester during the birth of the commercial internet...
However, my skill set goes much deeper than that.
I’ve started a successful business from the ground up. I’ve headed up campaigns for a varied portfolio of public sector, private sector and blue-chip clients. I work seamlessly with colleagues from all stages of print and web design: from talking complex code with programmers to visualising rebranding projects with business owners to discussing finance with account managers.
Currently, for Parker Design, as a Senior Web Developer / Graphic Designer, I can flex my creative muscles in both graphic design and web development.
On a more personal level, I’ve put my heart and soul into setting up and running the successful Funkdub franchise for more than six years, with more than 80 live DJ sets including the booking and promotion of major bands across the North West.
I’m highly skilled in:
Producing strong creative concepts for digital media, video, live events and print production.
Presentation, organisation and layout skills are of an excellent standard due to my background in Art, Design and Communication.
Graphic design for printed media, with a wide portfolio, including flyer, leaflets, billboards, posters, booklets, prospectuses, brochures and marketing materials. Leadership, management and development of client focused creative teams. Taking full creative briefs in client facing roles.
Understanding client brand ethos, business activity and cultures in order to develop strategic, on-brand creative solutions.
The route to my current level of creativity and professionalism began with formal training in Fine Art and Computer Science, leading to a successful period as Web, Design and Publications Manager at the University of Chester during the birth of the commercial internet...
Specialties: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver) are my hands, and the following are my tools...
PHP
CSS
Magento
Wordpress
Googlemaps
HTML
XHTML
XML
RSS
PHPBB
SEO
Microsoft Office
Accessibility
W3C
WAI
Browser Compatibility
Concept Design
CMS
JavaScript
Social Networking
Usability
Web Layouts
Print / Graphic Design
Font Handling
Print Production
Quark
Typography
Audio
DJ'ing
Podcasting
Experience
- May 2009 - PresentSenior Web Developer / Graphic Designer / Parker Design Consultants
- Oct 2004 - PresentDJ / Designer / Promoter / Co-Founder / Funkdub
- Jun 2011 - Oct 2011Web Developer whilst at Parker Design / Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland
- Jul 2009 - Aug 2011Web Developer whilst at Parker Design / Gravity Mafia
- Feb 2011 - Apr 2011Web Developer whilst at Parker Design / Delta Balustrades
- Aug 2010 - Oct 2010Web Developer whilst at Parker Design / St Johns Medical Centre
- Jul 2010 - Aug 2010Web Developer whilst at Parker Design / Direct Fuels
- Aug 2008 - May 2009Creative Director / Lee & Nightingale
- Mar 2003 - Apr 2009Director / Re:Align:Design Ltd
- Jul 2008 - Oct 2008Online Creative Services Manager / Lee & Nightingale
- Jan 2008 - Jan 2008Contract Web Designer / Linked Law
- Dec 2007 - Jan 2008Contract Web Designer / Telfords Warehouse
- Nov 2007 - Jan 2008Contract Web Designer / Milton Keynes Collaborative Group
- Sept 2007 - Jan 2008Contract Web Designer / Collaborative Law Merseyside
- Jul 2007 - Jan 2008Contract Web Designer / O'Brien Wheeler
- Jun 2007 - Jan 2008Contract Web Designer / Greater Manchester Collaborative Family Law Group
- Apr 2007 - Jan 2008Contract Web Designer / High On Adventure
- Jul 2005 - Jan 2008Contract Web Designer / Storrar Cowdry
- Jun 2005 - Jan 2008Contract Web Designer / Ego Restaurants Group
- Jun 2003 - Jan 2008Contract Print & Web Designer / Bresnan Walsh
- Jun 2002 - Jan 2008Contract Print & Web Designer / Action Transport Theatre Company
- Jun 2002 - Jan 2008Contract Web Designer / Conwy Touring Park
- Jun 2000 - Jan 2008Contract Web Designer / Anthony's Travel
- 2003 - 2003GEL Web Administrator/Communications Support / Astrazeneca
- 1999 - 2003Web, Design & Publications Manager / University Chester
Education
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1994 - 1997University of Liverpool
Additional Information
Websites:
Interests:
Contributor to “Tips and Tricks for Website Managers” [ISBN 0851424392];
Keen photographer (traditional & digital) with images used on many web and print briefs including The Arts Council News Magazine;
Lectured on Undergraduate ‘Student Support Initiative’ modules;
Worked as Designer and Formatter for the Collegian newspaper;
European Work Experience at Denmark's Berlingske Tidende newspaper;
Enjoy DJ-ing and producing own music through Funkdub;
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Inhale Remix (Instrumental) by RJD243 hours ago
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One Day (Instrumental) by RJD243 hours ago
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Weatherpeople (Instrumental) by RJD243 hours ago
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Mic Control (Instrumental) by RJD243 hours ago
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Unlimited (Instrumental) by RJD243 hours ago
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The Takeoff (Instrumental) by RJD243 hours ago
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Seven Light Years (Instrumental) by RJD243 hours ago
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Updates
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The #walkingdead just keeps on getting better can't wait for next week's Season 2 Episode 10...
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@nightmaresonwax new album... Any sneakypreviews?
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@EdwynCollins stop retweeting total shit... #drivel
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In 1994 #Blur were an exceptional band - on that performance they should be stripped of their lifetime award & go their seperate ways again!
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Shrove Tuesday #pancakeday isn't half as much fun when your not a kid and your dad's not flipping them off the ceiling!
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2.1.2.1.2 TESTING... 2.1.2.1.2 PANCAKES... 2.1.2.1.2 DATE PALINDROME... 2.1.2.1.2 TESTING... 2.1.2.1.2 TESTING... 2.1.2.1.246 hours ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Favorited "FFTT 5 Year Anniversary Mix" http://t.co/jKceSTCt by @FFTTBristol
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Favorited "Live From Funkington Manor" http://t.co/AZ1Cqvsc by @FFTTBristol
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King Niall Quinn 10/10 #safc #legend ...leaves role at Sunderland http://t.co/p5Qy9kIq ...Welcome back any time mate, and yer disco pants!!!
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Hey @jonronson suck it up! #safc real footballers... Only player in gloves is our keeper! #softarsenalnancys
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We want 3!!! #SAFC
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Oh Dear. Imagine if you had Mike Ashley at your club.... BBC News - Newcastle United removes St James' Park sign http://t.co/SlAZMUlK
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Just favorited "This Time Mix by Lack Of Afro" Cloudcast by @freestylerecrds on Mixcloud http://t.co/oolj87yI
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@pweiofficial what's the deal in the new single? Lack of online info? Any ideas @wiseupsucker
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@ztrip dancing in the streets!