John Barrier Wilson, Designer in Fairhope, AL, United States
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John Barrier Wilson

Verified Expert  in Design

Designer

Location
Fairhope, AL, United States
Toptal Member Since
July 29, 2018

Over the past nine years, John has had experience consulting with dozens of small businesses and startups and large enterprise organizations like Cisco and Booz Allen Hamilton. Consistent workflows drive his passion for design, thus providing consistent, high quality, and precise results.

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Portfolio

Work Experience

Web & iOS Designer and Front-end Developer

2009 - PRESENT
John Barrier Wilson
  • Planned and designed an iPhone application for a fitness technology startup that connects coaches to their clients in a personal and efficient manner.
  • Prototyped a higher education LMS that puts the students' needs first by effectively simplifying the interface to a few key features.
  • Began designing iOS apps two years prior to the App Store's launch which equates to 8+ years of iOS design experience.
  • Created the first version of the Thrillcall iOS app that went on to be feature in the App Store's "New & Noteworthy" section.
  • Worked remotely and communicated effectively with clients from all US timezones and European countries.
Technologies: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Procreate, InVision, Figma, Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Senior Designer & Front-end Developer

2014 - 2017
Envy Labs
  • Served as the lead product designer for a course creation and delivery platform.
  • Designed and developed interactive data visualization web projects using D3.js to communicate survey findings to customers.
  • Consulted and communicated with both small businesses and large enterprise clients such as Cisco and Booz Allen Hamilton.
  • Crafted interactive prototypes from basic Sketch mockups in order to effectively communicate design decisions.
  • Directed client communication meetings including feedback gathering sessions, product discovery and planning meetings.
Technologies: React, D3.js, JavaScript, Sass, CSS, HTML, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Abstracts, Sketch

Web Designer & Front-end Developer

2012 - 2014
Simple Focus
  • Directed client communication meetings.
  • Created web-based design solutions for client marketing needs.
  • Built out websites using HTML, CSS, and WordPress.
  • Deployed websites and databases to a PHP/Wordpress hosting solution.
  • Conducted user research interviews to gain insight into specific design decisions.
Technologies: WordPress, CSS, HTML, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
2010 - 2013

Bachelor of Science Degree in Graphic Design

Full Sail University - Online (Orlando, Florida)