
RESUME OF PETER COATES
I am a passionate illustrator who is currently seeking for an occupation in character illustration. I aspire to create top-quality work while paying attention to constructive criticism and working to tight deadlines if need be.
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As well as specialising in my area of expertise, developing a good relationship with my clients and colleagues combined with a strong, punctual work attitude is a trait that I value very highly in a working environment.
WATER IN THE WELLS - LOGO DESIGNER
November 2015Â - April 2017
-Generated logo designs for a charity seeking to rejuvenate and refresh the spa town heritage of Tunbridge Wells.
TWINE FM - CHARACTER ILLUSTRATOR
March 2017 - April 2017
-Took up freelance illustration work, creating character illustrations to be printed onto clothing.
LIGHTMAKER - GRAPHIC DESIGNER
April 2017Â - May 2017
-Created web-design concepts for Wargaming's project World of Tanks.
KENT SALES ACADEMY - GRAPHIC DESIGNER
May 2017
-Produced branding concepts and logo designs.
EME EVENTS - GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ILLUSTRATOR
August 2017 - September 2017
(Online) -Created various logo designs.
-Created cartoon illustrations for Dubai-based kids radio show 'Nonsense News with Magic Phil & Producer Ed'.
-Created a storyboard concept for 'Forever Living'
SKYNAMIC STUDIOS - CHARACTER ILLUSTRATOR
March 2018 - Present
Currently working as a character illustrator for the upcoming cartoon show 'True Tail'
-Illustrated characters for merchandising material
-Illustrated key character poses for animation
-Illustrated characters for social media
-Character illustration clean-up
-Illustrated character designs as backer rewards for Kickstarter.
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WUZZALS - CLEAN-UP ARTIST
December 2019Â - Present
Currently working as a clean-up artist for Wuzzals, an online platform who publishes children's books with an emphasis on teaching English.
-Undertaking various clean-up duties for multiple books; transforming rough sketches into neatened 2D illustrations while closely following the required art-style.
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EDUCATION
September 2016 - June 2017
BA GRAPHIC DESIGN - UPPER 2ND CLASS HONOURS
University of Kent at West Kent College, Tonbridge
September 2014 - June 2016
HND GRAPHIC DESIGN - MERIT
West Kent College, Tonbridge
September 2013 - July 2014
FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN - PASS
KCollege, Tonbridge
September 2011 - July 2012
LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE & MEDIA - PASS
Bennett Memorial School, Tunbridge Wells