Experience

Experience

For over a decade I have worked in design roles, both employed and freelance.

Currently working as the Head of Design for a marketing agency, I also have 6 years of experience working as the Design Lead for a software development company, as well as 5 years of experience working as a freelancer/business owner.

I am experienced in carrying out user research and planning, designing user interfaces, compiling component libraries, working with and developing design systems, and developing prototypes for mobile applications, web-based software, websites, SaaS systems, and content management systems.

I am proficient in using Figma, Framer, and many Adobe CC programs, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and XD, with experience in After Effects and InDesign. I also have experience in using Miro, and Zeroheight.

For over a decade I have worked in design roles, both employed and freelance.

12+ years of experience

Leadership & Mentoring Experience

User Centric Design

Approach

Dedicated to personal development

Education

BSc Combined Honours Degree - Digital Media Design & Computing

BSc Combined Honours Degree

Digital Media Design & Computing

BSc Combined Honours Degree

Digital Media Design & Computing

University of Sunderland

2010-2014

Employment History

10/23 - Current

Head of Design

MIRA Marketing

In this role I am responsible for creating and overseeing all of the creative output within the agency. I produce creatives for email marketing campaigns, social media campaigns, and pay-per-click campaigns. I am also involved in website consultations and redesigns. I work with and mentor a junior designer, offering help and guidance as well as delegating tasks.

2017 - 2023

Design Lead

Boxmodel (later acquired by SPG group)

As part of the senior management team, my role was to carry out all UX and UI responsibilities associated with the planning and designing of software and website interfaces. This included conducting user research through discovery phase workshops, and translating them into requirements, site maps, personas, user journey maps, wireframes, user interface designs, and interactive prototypes.

2017 (6 month contract)

Graphic Designer

University of Sunderland

Working as part of the Communications and Marketing team, I worked on branding campaigns, designing flyers and posters, social media artwork, and artwork for digital signage around the University. I also designed presentation templates, corporate publications, animations, and was involved in many photo-manipulation projects.

2012 - 2017

Graphic Designer & Owner

Million Pixel Media

In this role I worked with start-ups and SMEs, designing everything from logos to e-commerce websites. I was fully responsible for the progress and success of this business, which included B2B and B2C marketing, completing the build and upkeep of the e-commerce website, and creating content for the social media platforms. I was also involved in sublimation printing, heat pressing, and vinyl cutting.

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