Senior Product Designer
Element Materials Technology, London, UK · Full-time
May 2024 - Nov 2024 · 9 mos

Developing the RegNav MVP, overseeing the entire design process, from discovery with medical device experts to collaborating with developers, data scientists and product managers to create user-centred solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Design elegant interface and interaction solutions to complex problems.

• Participate in and conduct user research including interviews and usability testing.

• Update and maintain the design system, ensuring components are accessible.

• Develop user flows, user journeys and wireframes to illustrate and document complex user journeys.

• Collaborate with other functions in an agile environment.

• Contribute to the big picture and articulate vision with leadership.

• Evolve the digital brand and champion design across the business.

Vizlib
London, UK · Full-time

Head of Product Design
Jul 2021 - Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Leading a team of 5 Product Designers and overseeing the design process for all Vizlib products. Working closely with product management and C-suite, identifying customer needs and business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Implementing and governing design best practice.

• Actively leading and contributing to the research, UX and UI design process.

• Contributing to the product vision and strategy.

• Leading the product design strategy.

• Leading the design and implementation of a design systems across Vizlib’s product ecosystem.

• Representing product design in management and leadership meetings.

• Recruitment of contract and permanent product design staff.

Senior Product Designer
Nov 2020 - Jul 2021 · 9 mos
Working from discovery to implementation within an Agile environment and a global network of BI experts, creating a one in a kind data visualisation SaaS product from scratch.

Key responsibilities:

• Applying user-centred design tools when deciding on next steps i.e. user story mapping.

• Conducting discovery research to vet and help validate ideas.

• Refining complex problems into user task flows, wireframes, taxonomy, prototypes and UI designs.

• Conducting observational user testing sessions, gathering insights on how people use our products.

• Creating, maintaining and iterating design systems and patterns.

• Driving visual direction in collaboration with branding.

• Clearly articulating and presenting concepts to product leadership.

• A strong team player and mentor, motivated in a collaborative environment, building relationships with key stakeholders.

The Stars Group
London, UK · Full-time

UI Design Manager, Group Product
Aug 2017 - April 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Ownership of the The Stars Group design system and the driving force behind visual consistency across multiple platforms and verticals. Designed and tested components for major projects, whilst overseeing workflow and the design process.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborated with UX, Development and Research in building a scalable design framework and design system to ensure consistency and efficiency across our verticals.

• Building excellent relations and working practices with key teams and stakeholders.

• Coordinated with the wider project team on estimates, plans and dependencies.

• Researching new web technologies and developments in UI design.

• Created a culture of customer centric thinking, cross functionally and throughout the wider business.

• Maintaining an in-depth knowledge and oversight of design processes.

• Managing workflow and Kanban board.

Web Design Manager, Design Studio Group Marketing
Feb 2013 - Aug 2017 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Built and oversaw a design team of 6 UX and UI specialists producing high fidelity prototypes showcasing new technologies and approaches. Worked closely with the Art Director to organise and deliver brand refresh across native apps and web marketing.

Key responsibilities:

• Designed and researched MVP designs for new Sports and Casino verticals.

• Recruited additional resources (agencies, consultants, contractors etc) and supervised external resources.

• Strived for continual improvement in team performance and encouraged development of self and others, cultivating a collaborative and motivated team environment.

Senior Web Designer, Design Studio Group Marketing
Oct 2011 - Feb 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos

Lead Designer in large-scale marketing web projects e.g. PokerStars, Live Events, PokerSchool, Team Pro.

Key responsibilities:

• Delivered UX, UI and prototypes for bespoke websites and native apps.

• Managed large-scale migration projects for the web.

• Developed global promotional campaigns for online.

Lead Designer
Initial Rewards, London, UK · Full-time
May 2007 - Oct 2011 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Built a digital and print design team for a start-up. Involving branding, web, catalogues, merchandise, eCommerce and clothing.

Graphic Designer
Expertise, Stoke-on-Trent, UK · Full-time
Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 · 1 yr 1 mos

Designing extensive print operations (lithographic press) and working to meet deadlines.