ROSS
AITKENHEAD

Hello, I'm Ross Aitkenhead

...a Graphic/Digital Designer with experience in Digital Media & Marketing

How I work...

#1 Strategy

The first and most important stage; listening to the design brief and laying out potential pathways to achieve the desired result. From mood boards, story boarding and wire framing.

#3 Development

Once concepts have been presented, this stage allows for further refinement. Taking onboard any feedback and comments (the more the better!), this is where the concept becomes reality

#2 Design

The fun part! Sketching out various different layouts, shapes, typography and colour schemes. After which, a few different concepts will be produced for  consideration.

#4 Manage Project​

Project management then kicks in for the duration of the task. Setting key milestones, holding update meetings and making sure the project is delivered on time and on budget.

My skills...

Logo Design

designing a logo for a brand or even a service, I can help

Web Design

with experience using WordPress and specifically Elementor

Social Media Graphics

creating graphics that are ready to be deployed on all channels from Instagram to LinkedIn

Videography

with experience in capturing footage for various projects (inc. drone piloting) and cutting/editing to produce videos that bring your project or vision to life

Brochureware

producing brand collateral such as business cards and letterheads through to capability brochures, white papers - and even exhibition/conference stands!

Project Management

experience in managing design projects from early stages all the way to completion

Applications

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Photoshop 80%
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
InDesign 80%
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Illustrator 85%
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Premiere Pro 80%
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
After Effects 70%

Portfolio

My Portfolio

Hospitality Materials
Malin Group Rebrand
Breakbulk Europe 2023
The Alhambra Theatre
HMS Glasgow Video
EFAB Project Video
HLE Magazine
Aurian Logo Design
NACS Welcome Pack
JTSW Training Manual

Education

Digital Marketing Diploma, Marketing

Mar 2018 – QA Apprenticeships Ltd

  • Digital marketing principles
  • Social media marketing
  • Adobe suite
  • SEO marketing
  • Email marketing
  • Google analytics

HND Visual Communication/Digital Media, Graphic Design

Nov 2017 – City of Glasgow College

  • Digital imaging
  • Graphic design
  • Typography
  • Web design
  • Digital publishing design
  • Social Media
  • Motion graphics & 2D/3D animation
  • Mobile app design
  • Compositing and visual effects

Lornshill Academy

2010 2015 – Secondary Education

Highers and National 5’s

Work Experience

Graphic Designer

Recent

2024 Current – Mail Boxes Etc. Stirling

Responsible for producing all graphic design work for clients as well as in-house. Also responsible for all aspects of print production.

  • Specialising in creating visually appealing designs for print and social media
  • Operating digital and wide format printing machines
  • Ordering and managing lithographic print from trusted suppliers
  • Finishing printed products (binds, lamination, folding, cutting/trimming etc)
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Managing client relationships

Graphic Designer

2023 2024 – Art is an Option

Assisting Studio Director and Senior Graphic Designer with the creation of designs and concepts for various different clients operating in the entertainment/theatre sector through to restaurants/bars. 

  • Creating digital graphics for social media
  • Creating print materials such as brochures and banners
  • Video editing/animation
  • Capturing imagery
  • Operating studio drone
  • Correspondence with clients

Graphic Designer

2020 2023 – Malin Group Ltd

Further extension of the roles mentioned below, with a greater increase of responsibility across all aspects of the role and the undertaking of project management.

  • Managing and leading various design projects
  • Managing all aspects of company social channels
  • Presenting concepts to senior leadership team
  • Hosting online internal “lunch and learn” sessions

Marketing Assistant

2018 2020 – Malin Group Ltd

Extension of role below, with increased responsibility across all aspects of the role

Marketing Assistant Trainee

2017 2018 – Malin Group Ltd

Assisting the marketing executive to create and implement marketing campaigns as well as produce the digital artwork/media to strengthen these campaigns

  • Creation of digital images
  • Creation of video content (both filming and editing)
  • Implementing marketing campaigns
  • Analysis of campaigns effectiveness
  • Updating company work instructions relating to marketing
  • Regular updates to senior staff members
  • Visits to client sites and other Malin locationsto gather material

Certifications

As well as my professional qualifications, I have also taken a couple of courses in my free time to further enhance my skill set – take a look!

Google Digital Garage

IAB Europe
Issued Oct 2017

First Aid for Mental Health

First Aid Awards Ltd
Issued May 2022

Let's get started

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Who I've worked with...