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I’m a Senior Product Designer with over 10 years of deep experience in motion design, prototyping and UX/UI for digital experiences across automotive and luxury e-commerce sectors.

I have expertise in translating human-centred research into interactive prototypes and polished animations and videos.

Professional Experience

Senior Communication Designer - Ford Motor Company
Nov 2021 - Present

My role in Ford's Human-Centred Design (HCD) lab is to translate concepts into prototypes that resonate with customers and stakeholders. The work I do is about taking the genuine human needs of Ford’s customers, as observed through research, and applying them to future products and experiences for vehicles such as Bronco and Transit.

Working on multiple projects a year, I bring emotional language to stories gathered from field research and create physical and digital prototypes to validate the team’s assumptions.

My role and deliverables include:

  • Visual Storytelling: Producing videos and motion graphics to bring future scenarios and customer insights to life.

  • Written Communication: Clear, concise, and engaging copy for various communication channels, making sure HCD’s messaging is consistent.

  • Rapid Prototyping: Designing rapid UI prototypes to quickly test and iterate on early-stage concepts using a combination of Figma and Protopie.

  • Collaborative Workshops: Facilitating workshops with stakeholders to foster engagement across different functions within Ford.

  • Mentorship & Leadership: Mentoring junior Communication Designers, delegating tasks where necessary and upskilling in motion and video practices.

  • Experiential Design: Curating immersive events for senior stakeholders to bringing the future of Ford to life through imagined experiences.

Motion Designer - Yoox Net-A-Porter Group
Sep 2018 - Nov 2021

As a Motion Designer within YNAP Group's Experience team, I defined the visual language and interactive motion for the company's future digital experiences. During a period of digital transformation, I was responsible for elevating the luxury brand experience across web and app with thoughtful motion design to aid the user’s ability to consume content, discover products and make purchases across Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter.

My role and deliverables included:

  • Interactive Prototyping: Rapidly prototyped web and app motion interactions using Principle, Figma, and After Effects, creating animations and user flows.

  • Vision Videos: Created compelling pitch videos to showcase new designs and encourage stakeholder buy-in.

  • Ground-up Motion Design: Designed motion patterns to consistently express the brand’s DNA and delivered documentation for developer handoffs.

Video Producer - Three UK
Nov 2013 - Sep 2018

As the dedicated Video Producer for Three UK, I drove video engagement though the creation of bitesize, public-facing help and support videos for nearly 5 years. I owned the entire video production lifecycle, from script to screen, consistently delivering 4-5 videos per month to Three's YouTube channel.

Key Achievements:

  • 80% increase in video engagement: Optimised content through analytics to increase overall viewership between Q1 2015 and Q2 2016.

  • Mentored and Managed Talent: Supervised a Junior Video Producer from 2016-2018, overseeing her professional development and daily project responsibilities

 

Video Marketing Junior - Bang & Olufsen
Sep 2012 - Nov 2013

I produced animations and shot product tutorials and 3D videos to promote B&O products and services online. This was my first experience working with a luxury brand and it gave me exposure to the way in which those kinds of products and services should be marketed. I was also part of the sales team.

Motion Design Mentor - Created Academy
Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

I was approached to be a Mentor to students who were participating in a Motion Design course run by Created Academy in White City, London. Once a month I hosted a 1 hour mentoring session (per student, 3 students) for people undertaking the course. My role was to provide software support, tutorials and speak about my experiences in the design industry.

This was a paid position that I did in my spare time whilst working full-time for YNAP Group.

 

Freelance Motion, Video and Brand Creative
2015 - 2018

In addition to full-time roles at established companies, I have worked with a number of individual clients to create an array of brand assets in the past. Previous projects have included sizzle reels, brand videos, logos and brand identities for use across digital platforms. I have created work for West Ham Utd, Ted Baker, Spektrum and other clients.

 

Work Experience - Warp Films
2011

Work experience role shadowing production team working on This Is England ‘88, producing and checking call sheets, logging footage and labelling tapes and drives.

 

Work Experience - Sheffield Doc Fest
2010

Work experience role providing information for delegates and visitors. Ensuring meetings between delegates ran to schedule.

Education

Sheffield Hallam University
2008 - 2011
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 2:1

Bilborough Sixth Form College
2006 - 2008

Film Studies (A)

Media Studies (A)

English Language (B)

Government & Politics (B)