sept 24 - current :@ seventy7 london

lab77 is a space within the seventy7 group which aims to encourage creative exploration without the usual restrictions of commercial briefs, defined as the “Wild Child” of Seventy7. it explores visual and technological creativity.

• created the mission, vision + purpose of lab77

• developed the branding and platforms

• work on projects as well as collaborating with the wider group to create expressive content.

Also within this role i drift and support the creative, video and retouch department; covering art direction, video/videography, photography, cgi, virtual production, livestreams + ai

this role is done alongside head of cgi

jan 22 - current @ seventy7 london

• developing cgi as a commercial product for the agency ensuring the quality and cost is competitive

• working as a 3d artist and animator on projects, making sure that briefs were met within budget and deadlines

• researching and developing our 3d services, combining it with other services such as video and photography, to create bespoke virtual production and hybrid projects.

• creating marketing material, social blogs and case studies to promote our cgi offering

• sourcing 3rd party services

this role was done alongside Head of technical operations till august 24xt goes here

nov 17 - aug 24 @ seventy7 london

• managed all infrastructure, technical equipment and software for the studio.

• negotiating contracts for data, it support and other 3rd party services

• implementing a groupwide project management and finance system

• managing onboarding and studio logistics of large projects for clients such as de beers, covering security, insurance and workflows for content

jan 12 - nov 17 @ hungry tiger [renamed seventy7]

• responsible for the Post Production for all content from the London studios covering high end stills, video, animation, CGI and motion graphics for luxury brands.

• scheduling, briefing and Managing a team of 7 plus all outsourced and freelance work that prides itself its reputation for intense and precise work

• quoting on all projects, whether they are small up to rfps

• successfully finding and managing a transition to outsourcing e-commerce post-production, reducing costs by 40%.

• worked with brands such as john lewis, M&s, Jimmy Choo, tom ford, belstaff and body shop

aug 10 - dec 11 @ doubletake studios

• Overseeing the full production process to create standard practises, develop quality guidelines & ensuring slas were met

• Motivating & monitoring a creative team, handling appraisals & providing feedback to enable the progression of my team & the department

• Involved in the production of materials for marketing projects including online competitions, event stands, promotional films and all company material

NOV 08 - july 2010 @ Doubletake studios

• retouching studio photography to brief

• Aiding the Production Manager and being the main point of contact for the part-time & freelance team

• Creating & performing workshops to increase quality standards & efficiency

FREELANCING AS An illustrator, motion designer, video editor + retoucher; forming the foundations for the future.