Gary Brown

Gary brown

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product Designer @ Meta (via TEKsystems)

  • Education

    • University of exeter

      2002 - 2003
      Diploma art and design graphic design pass

      Graphic Design, Digital Design, Photography, Fine Art

    • University of gloucestershire

      2003 - 2006
      Ba interactive media grid layouts, design theory, flash and photoshop skills, animation
  • Experience

    • Bigkid

      Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
      Junior interactive designer
    • Haymarket media group

      Feb 2008 - Oct 2008
      Digital designer
    • Redhouse

      Nov 2008 - Jan 2009
      Freelance digital designer
    • Pancentric digital

      Feb 2009 - Apr 2009
      Freelance digital designer
    • Global dawn

      Mar 2009 - Nov 2010
      Design lead
    • Proximity london

      May 2009 - Jul 2009
      Digital designer
    • Maynard malone

      Oct 2010 - Dec 2010
      Digital designer
    • Ogilvy

      Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
      Digital designer
    • Candyspace

      Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
      Digital designer
    • Publicis

      Mar 2011 - May 2011
      Senior ui designer
    • Publicis sapient

      Apr 2011 - May 2014
      Design manager

      -Redesigned the Marks & Spencer retail website, overseeing the creation of responsive page layouts and establishing and maintaining the UI component library.-Led a UI design team, offering guidance, feedback, and mentoring while setting the creative direction for the redesign of the NHS GiveBlood booking system across app and web.-Designed an in-store, multi-touch point of sale kiosk for a flagship Marks & Spencers store in Paris.

    • Zone

      May 2011 - Jun 2011
      Senior ui designer
    • Tribal worldwide

      May 2014 - Jul 2014
      Senior ui designer

      -Collaborated closely with the creative lead, product owner, and UX to generate concepts for a new section of the Volkswagen consumer website.-Conducted usability tests with high-fidelity prototypes, shaping and defining the final product while gaining valuable insights into our target audience.

    • R/ga

      Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
      Senior ui designer

      -Contributed to the design concepts and the overall creative direction of a brand-new multichannel on-demand streaming service.-Redesigned the O2 Priority website and app, implementing new features and enhancing the overall user experience.-Created wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to communicate design concepts and validate design solutions.

    • Lloyds banking group

      Dec 2014 - Mar 2020
      Senior/lead ui designer

      -Contributed to the Statements and Payments multi-disciplinary team, delivering new features and enhancements across both app and web.-Collaborated with the product owner, actively engaged in iterative feedback loops, user research, and prototype creation to seamlessly align user experience goals with the product vision, delivering refined and user-centric final designs.-Contributed to planning and executing usability tests, evaluating design effectiveness, and incorporating necessary adjustments based on user feedback to enhance overall usability.-Worked in a multi-brand, multi-platform design system team, crafting and maintaining component libraries to ensure consistent user experiences across all products.-Led the digital rebranding initiative for Halifax on both app and web platforms, ensuring a seamless and cohesive user experience. Show less

    • The team

      Mar 2020 - Apr 2020
      Senior ui/ux designer

      -Led the comprehensive redesign of a responsive website for a prominent housing association after a significant brand refresh.-Contributed to the UI and UX process, guiding the journey from wireframes to final implementation, ensuring a cohesive and visually captivating digital experience.-Presented design concepts, rationale, and solutions to stakeholders, including executives and clients, effectively communicating the value of design decisions.-Built and showcased both low and high-fidelity Figma prototypes, securing approval from executives and stakeholders.-Initiated and directed the establishment of a comprehensive design system, ensuring uniformity and coherence throughout. Show less

    • Tesco

      May 2020 - Jan 2024
      Senior ui/product designer

      -Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including product owners, UI/UX designers, developers, and stakeholders, to deliver intuitive and effective design solutions across web and app platforms.-Created initial wireframes, converted them into low and high-fidelity prototypes, and delivered final designs in collaboration with engineers. Conducted iterative testing with users throughout the design process to continually improve and refine the user experience.-Played a key role in establishing the DDS design system by organizing Figma component libraries, introducing new components, and maintaining design consistency across multiple projects. Additionally, facilitated the setup of the design system contribution process, enabling team members to propose and develop new features. Show less

    • Msl uk

      Feb 2024 - Mar 2024
      Lead user interface designer

      - Led the design of a new HR platform, prioritizing user experience and overseeing the final UI delivery, which included a comprehensive Figma UI kit and component library.

    • Teksystems

      Mar 2024 - now
      Product designer @ meta
  • Licenses & Certifications