Howard Phillips
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
London, United Kingdom
Toptal member since October 15, 2020
Howard is a brand strategist and designer with over eight years of experience in business strategy, art direction, brand, digital design, and 2D and 3D animation. He specializes in distinctive visual identities, informed by a strategy workshop, and uses 3D where appropriate to enhance a brand's visual narrative and legitimacy. He is passionate about producing brands that stand out from the crowd, achieve business goals, and communicate compelling narratives.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Brand and Digital Designer, 3D Artist, Animator
Self-employed
- Conducted a strategy workshop for a tech startup company based in London, which led to a full rebrand, digital design and build, and a 3D explainer animation for the product.
- Collaborated with clients in the technology, data science, finance, and sports sectors, developing striking brands informed by meaningful strategies.
- Designed and built a portfolio of recent work featuring projects including brand strategy, brand design, digital design and build, and 2D and 3D animations and illustrations.
Branding and Digital Designer
Shed Collective
- Designed the branding, digital design, and UI for startups and multinational companies.
- Led meetings with clients to help define the briefs.
- Managed and guided a new intern and a junior designer.
Branding and Digital Designer
Huddle Creative
- Collaborated on and led projects from conception to implementation, working with clients directly, building and maintaining rapport.
- Developed a range of projects in various sectors, including architecture, fintech, healthcare, data science, and insurance.
- Built projects ranging in size for both startups and multinational companies.
Digital Designer
Deko Pay
- Acted as an in-house digital designer for the fintech company Deko Pay.
- Collaborated with developers and the marketing department.
- Improved and developed the branding and digital design of Deko Pay.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree (Hons) in Communication and English Literature
Cardiff University - Cardiff, Wales
Skills
Tools
Zeplin Design, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects Design, X-Particles, Figma, Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InVision, Cinema 4D, Adobe After Effects Design, Adobe InDesign, Adobe InDesign
Platforms
Webflow Design, Web Design
Industry Expertise
Technology, Sports, Investments
Other
3D, Brand Design, UI Design, 3D Animation, Art Direction, Brand Design, Brand Development, Workflow Diagrams, UI Design, UX Design, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Data Science, Science, Event Management, Graphic Design, Workflow, Fintech Development, Finance, Coworking, Motion Design, Communication Design, UX Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design (IxD), Mobile UI Design, Design Systems, Brand Identity Design, Digital Branding, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, UI Design, Logo Design, Web Design, 3D Art, Design, Octane Rendering, Conceptual Design, Abstract Art, Branding, Digital Marketing, Design Strategy, Animation Design, Illustration, Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Agency Websites, Brand Design, Brand Strategists, Software Design, Icon Design, B2B Design, Product Design, Product Strategy, Rapid Prototyping, NFT, User Testing, Layout Design, Landing Page Design, Customer Journeys, Customer Analysis, Color Palettes, Collateral Design, Style Guides, Logo Design, Mockups, Web App Design, UI Design, Typography, Squarespace Design, UI Prototyping, Prototype Design, UI Design, Print Design, Data, Responsive Design, Visual Brand Guidelines, Product Branding, Web UX Design, Social Media Design
Experience
Tools
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