Karl Goldstraw
Web Designer, Developer
Profile
Hello! I design, build and manage websites that people actually want to use. I'm a nice guy and I don't talk jargon. I can design websites that work really well because i understand accessibility, UI and cross—browser issues.
Skills
Web Planning
I draw user-flows, sitemaps and wireframes, prior to starting any project. This helps us understand user interface issues.
Web Design
I design using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
I can draw too.
Web Development
I design, build and oversee all of my projects from start to finish. I hand write and validate all of my code.
Technical
- XHTML Strict
- CSS 2/3
- CMS Made Simple
- Jquery
- PHP
- HMTL Emails
- OS X
- Web hosting
- Creative Suite 5.5
Experience
Bandstand
Senior Digital Designer
2011-Present
I am head of the digital team. I write proposals, costs and briefs. I design all sitemaps and wireframes for all projects. I manage our digital team including external companis & freelancers. I manage our webserver and have intermediary maintenance knowldege, including DNS and email hosting. I get involved in some design, including directing less experienced print designers with ideas of best practice for the web. I build all of our websites on the front end, and use CMSMS to build good basic CMS driven websites in-house to keep down costs.
And I also make a good cuppa, when i have time.
Witom Ltd
Senior Designer
2009-2011
I worked as sole designer for almost 2 years before becoming head of the expanding team. I designed, built and tested the group websites as well as administering the web server. I also worked designing for pint and liasing with printers on corporate materials. All work was done in-house and very little budget was set aside for freelancers.
Eigenlabs Ltd
Digital Creative Lead
2010
I worked freelance as the sole in-house creative on all print and web material. Worked closely with a Python developer to dreate the ecommerce based website taking orders and creating fulfilment.
Freelancer
Web Designer
2005-2011
I have been involved with freelance projects since leaving education and have a vast knowledge of budgeting and time management to take the best out of a project and to also deliver the best. I plan, design, build, manage, develop, test and host my freelance projects. I have returning clients, who always seem happy to deal with me again! :-)
Education
Staffordshire University - United Kingdom
BA (Hons) Graphic Design — 2:1
© 2011 Karl Goldstraw — karl@karlgoldstraw.co.uk — 07736 831127