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Hire NeilNeil Hamilton Ritchie
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Toptal Member Since
September 7, 2020
Neil is a passionate designer specialized in visual branding, UI design and web design, working with brands such as Volkswagen, CBRE Group, Linda Meredith, The Wiggles, MUFG Bank, as well as pre-IPO startups. He focuses on creating impactful digital experiences and delightful visual branding. His clients hire him for his visual sensibility and creativity.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Senior Brand Designer
2021 - PRESENT
Rainforest QA
- Facilitated a series of Brand Strategy workshops with founders to help create alignment across the company.
- Contributed to the new brand identity and rollout across website and product onboarding.
- Relied on user research and contributed to UX/UI design within the product.
Technologies: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite
Senior Communication Designer
2019 - 2020
Moneytree
- Provided art direction for the company's rebranding in 2020.
- Managed the marketing design and video production that increased app install conversion with the App Store and Play Store by A/B testing.
- Handled the brand and UI design for mobile finance apps for Moneytree's various clients.
- Led brand workshops for internal and external projects.
- Designed three logos for the company, the BtoC app, and the BtoB platform.
Technologies: Adobe Suite, Android, iOS, Figma
Product and Promotion Designer
2018 - 2019
Moneytree
- Contributed to UI design concepts for various internal and external projects.
- Created the UX/UI design for Moneytree's design language system.
- Received App of the day on the App Store, and the Moneytree app was featured on the Apple website in Japan.
- Designed the UI/UX for the Moneytree personal finance app.
- Designed promotional products for the Moneytree brand.
- Designed the event booth for the largest fintech event in Japan.
Technologies: Adobe Suite, InVision, Sketch
UX/UI Designer
2017 - 2018
Atilika
- Improved the understanding of Atilika's users through user interviews and user journey mapping.
- Launched a variety of new features within the app that increased user engagement.
- Improved the UX and UI of the sign-up page to improve the communication of the product features and sign-up procedure.
Technologies: Sketch
Graphic Designer and Photographer
2010 - 2013
The Wiggles Pty Ltd.
- Created the album design for their music and DVD albums, including their special 20-year anniversary album.
- Developed the brand style guide and illustration.
- Photographed The Wiggles in the studio and on a film shoot for their DVD albums, concerts, and live television broadcasts.
- Designed and coordinated the new website. Created social media advertising and competition designs for Facebook and Youtube.
Technologies: Brand Guidelines, Album Artwork, Kids, Children's Illustration, Entertainment & Leisure, Music Industry, Print Design, Graphic Design, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
2006 - 2008
Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication and Design
University of Newcastle - Newcastle, Australia
2005 - 2006
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology
University of Newcastle - Newcastle, Australia
Certifications
MAY 2020 - PRESENT
Insights for Innovation
IDEO U
APRIL 2020 - PRESENT
Business Design MBA
d.MBA
Experience
Collaboration That Works
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