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About Neil Dodd
As the Director of UX/UI at Crytek, I spearhead design initiatives for "Hunt Showdown," leveraging over 20 years of expertise in UX/UI/Product design. From architecting robust design systems to championing accessible interfaces, I'm dedicated to delivering unparalleled user experiences.With a proven track record of shepherding projects from inception to fruition, I excel in cross-functional collaboration and adeptly communicate design strategies to C-level stakeholders and external partners. Recognised for my contributions, I've secured multiple awards and showcased insights at prestigious industry conferences.As a certified ICF leadership coach and committed design mentor, I'm passionate about cultivating talent and fostering a culture of innovation. Grounded in user-centered design principles and a commitment to continuous improvement, I remain poised to navigate the evolving landscape of design.
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Neil Dodd Work Experience Details
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Director Of Ux And UiCrytekNorwich, Gb
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Director Of Ux/UiCrytek Sep 2023 - PresentFrankfurt Am Main, Hessen, De
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Head Of Omnichannel Ui And PrototypingJohn Lewis & Partners Sep 2021 - Sep 2023London, England, GbAs the Head of Omnichannel UI, my team contributes to John Lewis’s strategy in creating a truly Omnichannel experience for our customers. We use UCD to create a digital first approach and my team collaborates with the content designers and Brand on all JL campaigns, we are the accessibility champions within the organisation. I have been the key stakeholder in the creation of the new digital JL brand, raising my teams profile within the organisation in doing so. I present team strategy and creative to c-suite exec. I’m also part of all creative sign off within the JL organisation.• Led the team for John Lewis New Digital Brand in collaboration of with Pentagram• Advocate and creation of the New John Lewis Design System• Accessibility champion within JL• Led the team to build a new Omnichannel UI team• Updated ways of working process (UCD) with the product team and optimised the design teams ways of working. -
Vp Of DesignUpside Saving Nov 2020 - Jan 2022London, England, GbThe VP of Design is part of the CPO’s Leadership Team; I’m responsible for owning Design and driving Design team development, Design execution and Design culture. • Upside’s digital brand development• Creation of Upside’s Design System & Design Principals• Design Leadership, Team Development and Mentoring• Creation of Upside’s Social Media and Website Design• Design Vision• Design Execution• Design Culture -
Independent Ux/Ui Design Leadership Consultant / Creative DirectorCoursera Apr 2020 - Apr 2021Mountain View, Ca, UsMy role at Coursera was to create and oversee their new Brand development across digital. Coursera’s design team had seen expediential growth over the last few years, which meant the UX / UI had become fragmented and inconsistent. Coursera’s Design organisation was relatively immature; I created new design processes and helped unify Design across the product. Coursera needed a Design System to align the new brand work and improve the product’s UX / UI design alignment. I built a small team of specialist designers working solely on the Design System in London; I led and managed the team, working closelywith the Design Org in Mountain View (San Francisco). We were responsible for component design and creation, documentation, product alignment and accessibility.• Coursera digital brand development• Creation of (CDS) Coursera Design System• Design Leadership and Mentoring of my UK team• Creation of Coursera Design Principals• Coursera Enterprise design development. -
Head Of Product DesignTradeling.Com Feb 2020 - May 2020Dubai, Dubai, AeWorking out of Dubai (UAE), I led a small team of Product Designers on a B2B E-Commerce Startup. The company was in its infancy and had no Design infrastructure. I implemented new Design processes, brand design, UX/UI Design, team recruitment and started their design systems. I was required to be hands-on, and I designed many essential areas of the site. Unfortunately, because of COVID-19, my role was displaced, and I returned to the UK.• Responsible for Tradeling Digital Brand• Creation and production of the Tradeling Design System• Introduced UCD Design processes and Design Tools. -
Global Head Of Ux, Ux Research And DesignAviva Jan 2019 - Feb 2020London, GbA multi-faceted hands-on designer that is leading a world-class (UI/UX) design org of over 60 designers worldwide. Skills include Creative Direction, UI/UX, UCD Process & Problem Solving, Team Development, Mentoring & Team Morale, Project management. I'm training to become an (ICF) Leadership Coach.Responsible for Aviva's Global Digital Design language and Design System, which has now been rolled out creating a unified Global online brand presence. A main stakeholder/contributor to the Brand team to develop a new Brand Tone of Voice for Aviva that creates a single look and feel for B2C and B2B online and offline which connects all of the business areas within Aviva.I work closely with the CEO and the Exec teams, the UX team, Development, BA's and the business to ensure the highest quality of work is produced by the team.Day to day, I'm responsible for the look and feel of all Digital products. Creating an online Style guide and an asset library that now has design and development parity. The work can be shared globally with the design team and external agencies, allowing us to build faster and with less technical debt https://standards.aviva.com/framework/ . I've created processes in the design team to ensure consistency, design thinking and customer centricity. Attention to detail, creativity and consistency is at the forefront of all our designs. -
Head Of Visual Design And Creative ServicesAviva Jun 2017 - Feb 2020London, GbA multi-faceted hands-on designer that is leading a world-class (UI) design org of over 60 visual designers worldwide. Skills include Creative Direction, UI/UX, Problem Solving, Project management, Team Development, Mentoring & Team Morale. I'm training to become an (ICF) Leadership Coach.Responsible for Aviva's Global Digital Design language and Design System, which has now been rolled out globally creating a unified online brand presence. A main stakeholder/contributor to the Brand team to develop a new Brand Tone of Voice for Aviva that creates a single look and feel for B2C and B2B online and offline which connects all of the business areas within Aviva.
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Head Of Visual DesignAviva May 2016 - Feb 2020London, GbIn charge of a team of 25 Visual Designers across 3 sites (Norwich, London and Singapore). My team designs all aspects of Aviva's Digital World. Including, Responsive Website, App Design Web Banners etc. My main daily roles include developing the Digital Brand, Art Direction, Web and App Design, building individual and team morale, solving design problems.
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Lead Ux/Ui ArtistFreestylegames Jul 2013 - Apr 2016Guitar Hero Live (PS4 / XBOX ONE / PS3 / XBOX360 / WiiU / IOS) BAFTA NominationCall Of Duty Online (PC)Lead User Interface Artist on GuitarHero Live and Call Of Duty Online. Responsible for the UX and UI Art team for the UI, front ends and Huds of both games. CoDo: Liaising with project leaders at 3 world wide studios.Core Skills3D and 2D User Interface Design, User Experience, Screen Flow and Navigation, Graphic Design, Studio Management, Leadership, Typography, Logo and Brand Creation, UI Art Direction, People Management, Team Development and Mentoring, Interviewing and Project Planning.I'm a highly motivated Leader and was responsible for the UI Art teams high standards. I have a strong work ethic with the ability to liaise with the studio heads, design and code teams alike. I aim to provide creative solutions and create successful interfaces. I balance aesthetics and usability to create an intuitive and immersive experience.
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Lead User Interface ArtistCodemasters Dec 2010 - Jul 2013Southam, Warwickshire, GbAs Lead UI Artist at Codemasters, I was responsible for a team of 16. My daily skills included; UI Art Direction, Workload Planning and Team Development across all of Codemasters internal projects.F1 2013 (XBOX360 / PS3 / PC)GRID 2 (XBOX360 / PS3 / PC)2 Unannounced Racing TitleF1 2012 (XBOX360 / PS3 / PC)BAFTA NominationF1 Race Stars (XBOX360 / PS3 / PC / IOS)RaceNet UI Art LeadJanuary 2011 - August 2011F1 2011 (XBOX360 / PS3 / PC)BAFTA NominationResponsible for providing 3D and 2D UI Art Direction and producing art for concepting and implementation. -
Senior User Interface ArtistCodemasters Apr 2010 - Dec 2010Southam, Warwickshire, GbOperation Flashpoint - Red River (XBOX360 / PS3 / PC)Bodycount (XBOX360 / PS3 / PC)
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Senior Designer / Studio ManagerRave Communications Jan 2001 - Apr 2010Media City, Dubai, Ae• Daily and Weekly Workflow Planning, Production Workflow Guardian of Rave's design and Artwork Quality • Main contact for the Studio with Account Management • Senior Graphic Designer & Senior Artworker.Carlsberg, DHL, Corgi, JLT Insurance, Polaris ATVs, Yamaha, Victory Motorcycles, Swinton, Cisco, Irwin Tools, De Montford University, Britax. -
Creative Artworker BirminghamOutside The Box Apr 2000 - Dec 2000Leeds, GbCreative Artworker and Birmingham Studio Manager.Leeds United Football Club, Marley Roof Tiles, Record Tools -
Creative ArtworkerSlap And Tickle Artwork And Design Apr 1998 - 2000Creative Artworker.Lloyds TSB, Peugeot, Home Service, Wesleyan Insurance, Birmingham Assay Office -
Junior DesignerSpearhead Design Consultancy Jan 1997 - Apr 1998Birmingham, West Midlands, GbGraphic Designer and Artworker.Aston University, Aston Science Park, Francis Graves, BRMB.
Neil Dodd Skills
User Interface Design
Game Development
Video Games
Art Direction
User Interface
Graphic Design
User Experience
Graphics
Typography
3d Studio Max
Logo Design
Game Design
Motion Graphics
Conceptual Art
Team Management
Adobe Creative Suite
Game Art
Interaction Design
Layout
Production Planning
Leadership
Management
Creative Direction
Web Design
Indesign
Motivation
Staff Development
Branding And Identity
Digital Marketing
Brand Development
Concept Development
Digital Media
Executive Coaching
Information Design
Sketch App
Digital Designs
Ux
Graphical User Interface
Interactive Creative Direction
Motion Design
Brand Design
Leadership Development Coaching
Advertising
Online Advertising
Adobe Photoshop
User Experience Design
Adobe Illustrator
Social Media
Animation
Photoshop
Illustrator
Perforce
After Effects
Neil Dodd Education Details
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University Of WolverhamptonGraphic Communication -
Stafford CollegeGraphic Design
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