resume - Bailey Northcott

EMPLOYMENT
Graphic Designer/Photographer – Missy/Ink Magazine, 2012 – Present
Works with Art Director to design monthly 50+ page Alternative Women’s Lifestyle
magazine to be distributed nationwide..
Sees each issue through several drafts and revisions to pre-press and production.
Designs promotional material, as well as any collateral needed for our sponsored events.
Organizes creative photoshoots for content in the magazine, and also handles any
smaller photography tasks (product shots for reviews, tutorials, etc.)
Creative Services – Gearwerx Experiential Marketing, 2011 – 2013
EDUCATION
Ryerson University - New Media
2008-2009
Toronto Image Works Instutute - Graphic Design
2009-2010
SKILLS
Expert in Adobe Creative Suite:
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
Acrobat & Lightroom
Efficient on both Mac and PC
Accomplished Photographer
Some video editing experience
Some web design experience (WordPress)
WHO AM I?
I am a fresh and driven media artist, with a love of
all things design and a passion for photography.
I come from a creative family background and
have from a young age been expanding my skills
in many digital mediums. I am constantly immersed
in design, and have a knack for organization that
cannot be beat. I always pay great attention to
detail and ensure my work is delivered on time and
of the best possible quality.
Completely re-vamped branding and redesigned website, as well as supervised the
design implementation of an outside web company.
Created mock-ups of uniforms, accessories, environments and vehicle wraps for
experiential marketing campaigns. Clients include Hershey’s, Volvo, Mazda, Heart & Stroke
Foundation of Canada, Danone, Fiat, and Avon.
Worked with clients’ design departments to produce signage and collateral.
Corresponded with all printers and suppliers and was responsible for seeing all projects
into final production.
Performed office administration work (invoices, budgets, etc.) and assisted with logistics
such as program research and coordination, vehicle rentals, hotel bookings.
Handled shipping and receiving of packages and organization and use of a large
external self-storage unit.
Graphic Artist – Nelvana Enterprises / Corus Entertainment, 2008 – 2013
Lead 2D Designer and assistant layout artist for Franklin and Friends Style Guide.
Managed a large group of freelancers, instructed them to meet deadlines, and corrected
their 2D submissions. Worked closely with supervisors to make changes as requested by
the art director and show creators.
Created graphics and displays for marketing and trade shows.
Was a key player in developing the brand look and style for many Nelvana shows, such
as Franklin and Friends, Truck Town, Fairly OddParents, Ruby Gloom, and Life With Boys.
Was responsible for organization and creation of production assets, such as patterns,
badges and backgrounds, and advertising for print and web.
Worked closely with the in-house Xerox print department to ensure accurate colour and
high quality final pieces.
Developed exceptional skills at drawing using Illustrator, as well as page layout and file
management/organization.
Junior Web Designer – YTV / Corus Entertainment, 2009-2010
Created web banners and ads for all upcoming shows on YTV.com.
Created and coded a bi-weekly newsletter sent directly to kids all over the country.
Answered fan-mail and technical support questions.
Regularly updated pages on the site with new content and promoted on forums.
Graphic Designer – Freelance, 2007-Present
Completed various graphic design jobs for a number of clients including:
CD cover art for musicians, logos, catalogues, business cards and flyers, web design.
Photographer – Freelance, 2007-Present
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
BAILEY NORTHCOTT
4 MCKAY ROAD, DUNDAS, ON, L9H 1H5
CELL: 647.261.4309 HOME: 905.627.0025
B A I L E Y. N O R T H C O T T @ G M A I L . C O M
WWW.THROUGHTHEGLASSPHOTOS.COM
Shoots and editing photos for clothing designers, bands, models, live concerts, events,
and weddings. Work has been published in numerous magazines, notably:
Auxiliary Magazine, October/November 2013 - Cover and beauty editorial
Missy/Ink Magazine, Special Edition Vol. 6 - Cover and model feature
Rebelicious Magazine, July 2013 - Cover and model feature
Auxiliary Magazine, June/July 2013 - Fashion editorial
Auxiliary Magazine, February/March 2013 – Cover and beauty editorial
Missy/Ink Magazine, Special Edition Vol. 1 – Cover and model feature
GlamFreak Magazine, Spring/Summer 2012 – Fashion Editorial
The Pin Up Magazine, February 2012 – Pin Up of the Month Feature
Pistol Magazine, Winter 2012 – Fashion Editorial