Neil Hamilton Ritchie
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
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.
Experience
- CSS - 10 years
- Visual Design - 10 years
- Web Design - 10 years
- UI Design - 4 years
- Web App Design - 4 years
- Brand Design - 4 years
- Brand Guidelines - 4 years
- Webflow - 2 years
Portfolio
Language Learning App
Work Experience
Senior Brand Designer
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.
Senior Communication Designer
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.
Product and Promotion Designer
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.
UX/UI Designer
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.
Graphic Designer and Photographer
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.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication and Design
University of Newcastle - Newcastle, Australia
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology
University of Newcastle - Newcastle, Australia
Certifications
Insights for Innovation
IDEO U
Business Design MBA
d.MBA
Skills
Tools
Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, Blue Ocean
Languages
Visual Design Language, HTML, CSS, Clean
Platforms
Figma, Adobe Suite, Webflow, iOS, Android
Industry Expertise
Banking & Finance, Education, Marketing, Entertainment & Leisure
Other
UI Design, Web App Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Photography, Web Design, Mobile UI Design, Branding, UI Branding, Style Guides, UI Style Guides, Pixel Perfect, User Interface (UI), Color Theory, Clean Design, Brand Design, Responsive UI, Fintech, iOS App Design, Android App Design, Art Direction, Brand Guidelines, Illustration, Print Design, Typography, Design, Publication Design, User Metrics, Personal Finance, Personal Finance Management, Responsive Web Apps, User-centered Design (UCD), Icon Design, UI Components, Logo Design, UX Design, Product Design, Video Production, Databases, User Research, User Interviews, User Analysis, Business Design, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Business Models, Testing, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Feature Analysis, Industry Analysis, Design Systems, Design Workshops, User Experience (UX), Japanese-Mandarin Translation, Japan, Conceptual Design, Responsive Design, Mobile Banking, Language Learning, Learning, Reading Interfaces, Digital Payments, Card Payments, Finance, Loyalty Programs, Digital Currencies, Apple Pay, Agency Websites, Brand Language, Workshops, Startups, Visual Concepts, User Journeys, Landing Page Design, Music Industry, Children's Illustration, Kids, Album Artwork
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