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Summary
A UX professional with ten years’ experience designing online products from concept to delivery in the media, publishing and commerce sectors. With expertise in product design and development, interaction design, team management and user testing, I deliver high quality, visually stunning products that answer business requirements.
Skills
Creative problem solving, visual design, interaction design, UX, requirements gathering and definition, design research, information architecture, interaction design, user experience, multi-country projects, multi-channel environments, project management, content management systems, user-generated content, blogging products, managing agencies, managing design teams, developing talent, creative feedback & critiques, managing business goals through creative product design.
May 2009 – present
Lead designer for the development of all online brands including Vogue.com, Conde Nast Traveller, GQ & Glamour. Responsible for the development of the information architecture, wireframes and visual design for the brand sites, plus management of four designers working editorial & commercial projects, designing co-branded microsites or advertising for the Conde Nast properties.
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January 2009 – May 2009
Responsible for the development of visual design for Best Buy launch in the UK. Supporting the development of concept marketing, online style guides and prototype user testing material.
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June 2007 – January 2009
Design and develop solutions for the core eBay platform, developing projects from concept to delivery. Lead creative on projects including eBay Partner Network, eBay for Charity and integrated automated merchandise.
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November 2006 – June 2007
Concept, design and produce integrated marketing campaigns across eBay.co.uk. Creatively lead on projects including Fairtrade on eBay and Firefox eBay Companion.
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November 2006
Creation of a premium video hosting site within the Robbie Williams exclusive inner sanctum site, delivering the music videos of the latest album exclusively to subscribers.
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May 2003 to October 2006
Developing the Music Choice brand and client services across digital television, mobile and broadband platforms worldwide. Lead concepts for new customers and platforms. Create and manage brand guides, marketing and advertising material. Develop campaign materials (print, online and broadcast) to support PR and marketing.
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November 2002 to May 2003
Developing corporate brand identities for both online and offline media. Brand and marketing development, client side consultation for third parties. Planning, production and deployment of projects.
July 2002 to November 2002
Led the development of the brand identity for Choice Fm radio station. Planning and developing visual styles, site functionality and content and brand guidelines.
April 2001 to June 2002
Traveling through America, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and China. Setting up independent travel arrangements in countries where English doesn’t get you very far!
December 1999 to April 2001
Supported the redevelopment of the Capital Radio, Capital Gold and Xfm brands. Led the design and development of bespoke sites for Capital promotions, clients included Nike, Kellogg’s and Disney.
August 1998 to November 1999
Design of location graphics for Conde Nast Traveller magazine. Coordinating with the art director, sub editors and production staff throughout the magazine production.
1996-1998
A course designed to develop layout, art direction and production skills, advanced application training, high percentage of graduates currently work on national newspaper production.
1994-1996
General media course specialising in typography and editorial layout.