Graphic designer and front-end developer with over 14 years of experience based in London and Kent. I like to get hands-on with all aspects of product discovery, design, and delivery. At home in Sketch, Photoshop, and Visual Code Studio.
Currently working on freelance and contract projects. I previously managed the super talented cross-disciplinary team at ecce. Customers include the NHS, Sennheiser, Folkestone and Hythe District Council, and the IWSC.
Before joining ecce, I designed websites and applications for the automotive industry. Working with some of the world’s leading manufacturer and dealer groups.
Work experience
2006 – Now
Freelance Graphic Designer / Developer
- Branding, web, and graphic design
- WordPress developer
- Craft CMS developer
- Front-end developer (Scss, Twig, Vue.js, Npm, Grunt)
2016 – 2020
ecce. Studio Manager
- Manage the day to day running of the studio
- Look after the team to ensure they can deliver the best for our clients
- Created (and continued to evolve) Ecce’s project process
- Hands-on with all aspects of project discovery and delivery
- Deliver new business through tenders and creative pitches
- Became a PRINCE2® Practitioner in 2017
- Work to maintain our ISO9001:2018 accreditation
2013 – 2020
ecce. Lead Designer
- Designer of award-winning websites and mobile apps
- UI design for Ensemble, ecce’s in-house ecommerce platform
- Front-end developer
- Created Ecce’s front-end development process
- Mentor to Ecce’s apprentices, interns and junior team members
- Run design workshops and presentations with our customers
2008 – 2013
GForces Senior Designer
- Designed websites and applications for the automotive industry
- UI design for NetDirector Auto, GForces automotive focused CMS
- Designed and built interactive touch screen displays
- Running design presentations and pitch workshops with customers
- Mentoring of junior members of the team
- Worked with clients including Nissan, Vauxhall, Mazda and, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors
2006 – 2008
SiteWizard Designer
- Designed and developed websites using their bespoke content management system
- Undertook numerous print and branding projects
- The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service became my first international client
Notable achievements
2019
Wirehive 100
Consumer site of the year, shortlisted for the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
W³ Awards
Food & beverage website, silver award for the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
2017
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Became a certified PRINCE2® Practitioner
2016
Kent Digital Awards
Best entertainment blog, gold award for Outdoor Swimmer Magazine (Formally H2Open Magazine)
Kent Digital Awards
Best online retailer, silver award for Flackley Ash Hotel
Kent Digital Awards
Best website, silver award for Flackley Ash Hotel
2015
Kent Digital Awards
Best mobile app, gold award for Kimono
Kent Digital Awards
Best responsive website, gold award for Coolmore Collection
Direct Commerce Awards
Menswear & Accessories Website, winner for Coolmore Collection
2011
Car Dealer Magazine
Independent Dealer of the year, winner for The Ferrari Centre
2003 – 2006
University of Kent, UK
Graduated with a BSC Hons degree in multimedia technology and design
1996 – 2003
St John’s Comprehensive School, UK
Graduated with a good selection of GCSEs, A-Levels and a Swimming cert.