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As Product Design Manager, I run the whole design function: research, visual styling and product design at Intruder. This has included the creation, and rollout, of Intruder's first design system, advancing the development of the brand's visual identity, and the creation of new research repositories to ensure learnings persist across projects and contribute to the ongoing development of insights and recommendations for product development over time.Collaborating closely with product… Show more As Product Design Manager, I run the whole design function: research, visual styling and product design at Intruder. This has included the creation, and rollout, of Intruder's first design system, advancing the development of the brand's visual identity, and the creation of new research repositories to ensure learnings persist across projects and contribute to the ongoing development of insights and recommendations for product development over time.Collaborating closely with product, engineering and leadership I've worked to define a strategic design vision for the company. I also line manage a team of great product designers ensuring they work cohesively, develop in their own careers, and guarantee that Intruder are building the best cyber security products in the world. Show less

In addition to my prior responsibilities, I began to manage the product backlog and act as a scrum master for the technical team. Coordinated multiple working groups focused on strategic objectives I trained up staff to act in a product function within the business. I also managed the expansion of the headcount within design to make up for the fact that my focus was subsequently spread much broader and less limited in scope.This was also the period in which Newsflare went through its… Show more In addition to my prior responsibilities, I began to manage the product backlog and act as a scrum master for the technical team. Coordinated multiple working groups focused on strategic objectives I trained up staff to act in a product function within the business. I also managed the expansion of the headcount within design to make up for the fact that my focus was subsequently spread much broader and less limited in scope.This was also the period in which Newsflare went through its series B funding round and underwent a Brand Refresh. The rollout of the latter I project managed. I also headed up Growth streams within the business which had a heavy emphasis on research and experimentation during which I worked closely with Marketing. Post-Raise I also mapped out a proposal for the future direction and growth of the Product department, which was taken up, before moving into my next role within the organisation. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Headed up all aspects of design concerning Newsflare's Marketplace platform. This covered Filmer, Buyer, and Staff facing experiences. Project managed the site going responsive as well as organising and conducting a review of their existing App and its long term viability in light of company resources at the time.

London, United Kingdom

Embedded within an Agile team working on Customer facing Apps I'm constantly working with customers, various senior stakeholders within the business and OS providers to improve the standard and quality of Argos's native applications.Focusing on ease of use, accessibility, and convenience it is my role to balance business goals with the task of identifying and delivering on genuine customer needs. This includes but isn't limited to mapping out and refining customer journeys, amending the… Show more Embedded within an Agile team working on Customer facing Apps I'm constantly working with customers, various senior stakeholders within the business and OS providers to improve the standard and quality of Argos's native applications.Focusing on ease of use, accessibility, and convenience it is my role to balance business goals with the task of identifying and delivering on genuine customer needs. This includes but isn't limited to mapping out and refining customer journeys, amending the information architecture of pages, ​organising ideation workshops, reviewing platform performance and wireframing. I also work closely with technology leads, product owners, analysts, interface designers, scrum masters and user experience researchers to ensure proposed solutions can be implemented in a realistic time frame with the resources available.In addition to this, I advise the broader product team with a particular focus on designing for responsive layouts with a mobile first attitude. I'm a big believer in Agile and approach my work in a pragmatic fashion without ceasing to be aspirational in my outlook. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Working at HouseTrip I was responsible for mapping out customer journeys and co-ordinating with product managers in order to rapidly prototype and test innovations in the sites infrastructure. I was also responsible for working to advance the sites visual identity, enforce usability and a customer focused design process behind everything we do online.

Poole, Dorset

Focusing on creative design for Lush's digital presence I work in a close - knit team where I spearhead the development of interface and online design. I also contribute to frontend development and user experience predominantly, but not limited to Lush's extensive ecommerce website. Other responsibilities include digital / print crossover on mobile platforms, brand execution for the UK brand, associated documentation and using the latest technology to find new and creative ways to bring… Show more Focusing on creative design for Lush's digital presence I work in a close - knit team where I spearhead the development of interface and online design. I also contribute to frontend development and user experience predominantly, but not limited to Lush's extensive ecommerce website. Other responsibilities include digital / print crossover on mobile platforms, brand execution for the UK brand, associated documentation and using the latest technology to find new and creative ways to bring in revenue.Part of the team that has won the 2012 Golden Chariot award for Best Brand Experience. Show less

Dorset And Hampshire

Working independently as a freelance digital designer with a client base focused on Social Enterprises. I focused on user interface design, project management, WordPress development, branding and small scale consultancy work.Other areas covered included search engine optimisation, user experience, interpretation of analytical data and giving presentations as part of stakeholder meetings.

Parkstone, Dorset

Working in a junior position within an agency environment I contributed to the design and development of a series of websites. Areas covered included user interface design and front-end development.

Islington, London

Working as part of Attics large creative team for two months I participated in a number of projects for high profile clients. Work included but wasn't limited to user interface design, pitch development and flash animation. Clients were predominantly high profile NGO's, government agencies and those in the creative industries