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Hire ChristianChristian Kirkham
Verified Expert in Design
UX/UI Designer
Location
London, United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since
June 27, 2016
Christian's developed his digital experience craft whilst in London, building a portfolio of contracts with brands such as Nike, TAG Heuer. and Rolls-Royce. To deliver his results, he works with user-first in mind. Outside of work, Christian ensures that he is in step with the latest design trends and works to extend his skill set. Currently, he is self-employed as a global freelancer, serving clients across North America to Asia.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Head of UX and Design
2018 - PRESENT
WiseAlpha Technologies
- Crafted and project managed the strategy, UX, and design of the world's first corporate bond trading app.
- Assisted a large team of remote working front-end, Python, Django, and React Native developers to ensure QA across multiple platforms.
- Built a new brand identity, guide, language, and tone.
- Advised and oversaw the implementation of Intercom, by increasing customer support satisfaction and five-star Trustpilot reviews by 400%.
- Contributed and attended the winning of the digital British Banking Awards for three consecutive years.
- Product managed a team of over five developers across multiple disciplines, including React-Native and Django, to deliver a first of its kind corporate bond trading app.
- Hired and mentored design contractors to support in the ideation and implementation of work ranging from marketing material to dashboard design.
Technologies: Photoshop CC, Sketch, Interface Design, After Effects CC, Principle, Figma, InVision
Senior User Experience Architect
2015 - 2017
AKQA
- Created the interaction guidelines for NTC with Nike design directors in Portland, OR.
- Designed localized interface experiences for TAG Heuer in Shanghai, China.
- Designed a multi-screen car configurator experience to work in dealerships and remotely.
- Built Volvo's digital experience platform in Sweden.
- Designed a new launch and CRM creative for Virgin Sports.
Technologies: Sketch, Interface Design, InVision, Apple Keynote, Adobe After Effects, Principle, Flinto, Zeplin
Lead User Experience Designer
2015 - 2015
Jack Renwick Studio
- Worked alongside client partners in Amsterdam on the startup app.
- Ran sprint-led workshops with designers to solidify creative strategy.
- Researched and integrated blockchain technologies and conversational UI.
- Designed high-fidelity flows from user journey to high-fidelity design.
- Worked in a lean manner process embracing prototyping and iteration.
- Managed a team of four designers to implement my UX vision on client projects.
Technologies: Sketch, Interface Design, Adobe After Effects, Flinto
UX Designer
2012 - 2015
Albion
- Designed and tested concept strategy pieces.
- Coded front-end prototypes and ran user testing sessions.
- Designed beautifully engaging interfaces for London based startup brands.
- Worked intensely on pitch presentations.
- Taught people to code at weekly Processing.js classes.
- Crafted an Arduino prototype that lived in our building loading bay. It relayed a signal to a Flask web application informing people with the URL if the door was open—designed for our convenience when going for lunch.
Technologies: Sketch, Interface Design, Apple Keynote, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop
Education
2013 - 2013
Certification in Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps
University of London | Coursera - Online
2009 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interaction Design for Digital
University of Central Lancashire - Lancashire, UK
Certifications
MAY 2018 - PRESENT
Designer Screener
Toptal
MARCH 2018 - PRESENT
Learning How to Learn
University of California, San Diego via Coursera
JULY 2013 - PRESENT
Creative Programming for Digital Media and Mobile Apps
University of London, Goldsmiths, University of London via Coursera