Curriculum Vitae
Work Experience
2019 - current
Quintessence (SA)Senior UX Designer
I am primarily responsible for developing a cohesive user experience throughout the Quintessence platform in order to increase user satisfaction.
2018 - 2019
Invictus Capital (SA)VP of Creative
I joined Invictus Capital at the early start-up phase as VP of Creative and was immediately responsible for the creative vision and strategy of the brand, UX / UI design of the website, the raise platform, the investment portal and all graphic design requirements across the marketing, business development and engineering teams.
2017 - 2017
Colourworks (SA)Creative Director
Alongside conceptualizing and executing on award-winning ideas for brand activations, events, and marketing campaigns, my responsibilities included leading a team of designers and overseeing the entire creative process whilst maintaining the highest of standards and consistency across all creative output.
2007 - 2016
Just Design Studio (UK)Creative Director, Founder
I provided design and development services ranging from online and offline material, brand & identities, printed literature, infographics, website design and build, UX/UI, motion graphics and design and production of exhibitions and events.
2002 - 2007
Popcorn Design (UK)Senior Designer
I joined Popcorn Design as a startup creative agency – we soon became one of London’s go-to digital and print agencies. I worked my way up to Senior Designer within two years, managing a young and enthusiastic team. After five years of dedicated service, I decided to set up on my own and Just Design Studio came into fruition.
Education
2019 - 2019
AJ&SmartDesign Sprint Facilitation
2019 - 2019
UdemyUX Design
2019 - 2019
CourseraWeb Design: Wireframes to Prototypes
2019 - 2019
CourseraWeb Design: Strategy and Information Architecture
2019 - 2019
CourseraUX Design Fundamentals
2019 - 2019
CourseraVisual Elements of User Interface Design
2016 - 2016
Shaw AcademyFoundation in Photography
1998 - 2001
Falmouth UniversityBA Hons Graphic Design
1995 - 1997
Fairfield Art & DesignBTEC ND Graphic Design
1989 - 1993
Bishops Diocesan CollegeMatric
Hobbies & Interests
I am an active person who enjoys spending time outdoors, running, cycling, hiking, surfing and swimming. I have recently started competing in triathlons, duathlons and swim-run's. I have tried my hand at the occasional extreme activity - skydiving, paragliding, bungee jumping and of course, snowboarding. I have traveled extensively, having lived and worked in England, Australia and South Africa, and traveled to North America, Canada and many parts of Europe.
Download ResumeDesign Skills
- UX/UI design
- Product design
- Website design
- Graphic design
- Motion design
Application Skills
- Adobe CS
- Figma
- Sketch
- InVision
- HTML / CSS