I'm a product and venture builder with a clear mission: create products that are simple, beautiful, and easy to use. It's both as simple and complex as that.I'm constantly pushing to go the extra mile, overcoming internal barriers and challenges while striving to deliver the best products and features possible in the shortest amount of time. This never wavers, and is always based on thorough customer research and understanding of customer needs, as well as the development of key product features and management of the product's lifecycle. I'm committed to doing whatever it takes to deliver the best user experience, and that the product I'm delivering is of the highest quality.I have always had a passion for creating things that are beautiful, functional and user-friendly. When I have the chance to bring a concept to life, I am filled with enthusiasm and excitement, as I know I am making something that will be both aesthetically pleasing and incredibly practical. I love the challenge of finding a way to bring together the various components of a product, and to create something that is both aesthetically pleasing and highly effective. It is truly gratifying to know that my work has the potential to make someone's life easier and more enjoyable.I have been designing engaging digital experiences for over 20 years. At 18, I started my first web design business, and since then, I have gained extensive experience in design and business in various agencies and product roles. I have been on all sides of mergers, acquisitions and successful exits, selling products, shares and ventures when the time was right for me. I have come to realize that I really thrive in the “scrappy” zero-to-one stage of a start-up. Finding customers, solving real problems and getting us to product-market-fit. I typically play a larger role in a design, but I’m confident in taking on a more strategic product role where we don’t just deliver on what we’re building now, but we know it’s rooted in the right strategy and roadmap of where we’re heading with all the tradeoffs that comes along the way.
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Founding DesignerClearly Design Jan 2024 - Present -
Director Of ProductConnect The Doc, Inc. May 2021 - PresentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada -
Technical AuthorLogrocket Jan 2022 - PresentWriting technical articles for the Log Rocket blog: https://blog.logrocket.com/author/francoisbrill/ -
Advisory Board MemberBigbrave™ Jan 2022 - Present -
Product Design DirectorBigbrave™ Jan 2020 - Dec 2021Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Executive Creative DirectorBigbrave™ Jul 2015 - Jan 2020Bryanston, Johannesburg, South AfricaWe live in an era where frictionless engagements are seen as the norm and expected with all points of engagement. There is this constant strive for excellence that comes with every job we undertake. I am in a very privileged position to not only focus on my creative background, but to also incorporate my years of technical knowledge to put together an end product that is both intuitive and good looking to the end user.I love being part of today's ever-evolving digital industry where we continuously push the boundaries to ensure we create digital experiences that are dynamic, entertaining and informative.
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FounderInnovation Boutique™ (Acquired By Bigbrave) Aug 2014 - Jul 2015Bryanston, Johannesburg, South AfricaInnovation Boutique™ is an elite and highly specialised full-service digital agency that only takes on a handful of clientele, curating their digital properties on an ongoing basis.We believe that innovation is crucial to the long-term success of any organisation, this is why we do not consider your digital property a once-off isolated project. We break free from this traditional mould and method of thinking – ensuring that we are ahead of our competitors in every aspect. -
Partner And Co-FounderCreative Ink™ - Digital Agency Oct 2005 - Jul 2014MidrandCreative Ink is a full-service digital agency founded in 2005 by Francois Brill & Gillian Fourie. We specialise in the areas of Web, Mobile, Social Media, Interactive Media and Email Marketing. At Creative Ink, we believe in staying in tune with the latest developments in our area of expertise. Enabling us to provide our clients with successful campaigns that are on par in the digital space. The internet has dramatically impacted the business world in the last few years and this trend will certainly continue well into the future.Responsibilities:- UI Design- Front-end Development (XHTML / HTML5 / CSS / CSS3)- Scripting (Javascript / jQuery)- Unique WordPress Theme Development- Custom WordPress Plugin Development- UX Design- Client Management- Project Management- Client Retention- Email Marketing, set-up and management- Banner Server, set-up and management- Analytics, set-up and management- Management of the internal network / infrastructure- Mentoring Interns / Junior staff -
Freelance Lecturer In Web DesignThe Open Window Apr 2009 - Apr 2010Pretoria Area, South AfricaLecturing in the field of Web Design and latest trends in XHTML and CSS for optimum web standards.Responsibilities:- Curriculum / weekly planning and development.- Presentation of lectures.- Guiding students into a problem solving mindset.- Assigning, overseeing and final marking of student projects.- Portfolio moderation. -
Graphic DesignerDstv Online Jan 2006 - Jun 2006Johannesburg Area, South AfricaI worked as a digital/graphic designer in the New Media department at M-Net. The New Media department is responsible for the maintenance of the M-Net portal. I was involved with the redevelopment and roll-out of the new M-Net portal at that time.Responsibilities:- Design- HTML & CSS Cut-ups- Roll-out of Graphics for the M-Net portal -
Digital DesignerMweb Oct 2005 - Dec 2005I was one of two Digital designers in the BSD department that worked on various websites, including, Makro, Pick & Pay Home shopping, Zodiac, Weather SA, Momentum and National Lottery.Responsibilities:- Design- Flash Scripting (AS2) & Animation -
Designer & Co-FounderParagon-Networx Apr 2003 - Jul 2005Florida, GautengI was the co-founder of a small start-up web design and development company that focused on servicing the SMME market.Responsibilities:- Design- Front-end Development- Project Management- Requirement Gathering- Customer Relationship Management
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Francois Brill Education Details
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Hoërskool PresidentGrade 12
Frequently Asked Questions about Francois Brill
What company does Francois Brill work for?
Francois Brill works for Clearly Design
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Francois Brill's current role is Product & Design Leader.
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Francois Brill attended Ux Design Institute, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology - Sloan School Of Management, Open Window, Aaa School Of Advertising, Hoërskool President.
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Francois Brill has interest in Children, Mobile, Social Media, Digital Marketing And Multimedia, Education, Websites, Responsive Web Design, Interactive Media, Ux Design, Animal Welfare.
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Francois Brill has skills like Web Design, User Interface Design, Digital Marketing, Seo, Online Advertising, Wordpress, Email Marketing, Web Analytics, Graphic Design, Web Development, Flash, Website Development.
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