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Designer
Location
Naarden, Netherlands
Toptal Member Since
September 22, 2022
Greg is an award-winning product designer with almost 20 years of experience in digital design and over 10 years of experience managing multidisciplinary teams within top-rated agencies and companies. Specializing in UI, visual design, interaction design, design systems, and digital branding, he has developed a wide range of digital products and features. Greg is passionate about delivering valuable solutions that solve real problems in a smart, intuitive, and refined way.
Portfolio
Work Experience
UI/UX Designer
2022 - 2023
Finco Services, Inc (doing business as Current)
- Collaborated with the principal designer on implementing updated components across all screens for iOS and Android.
- Created a new icon suite in various sizes and applied them across all screens.
- Completed UX research and design strategy for an updated customer rewards program.
Technologies: UI Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Mobile App Design, Mobile Apps, iOS, Android, Fintech, Interaction Design (IxD), Component Libraries, Design Guidelines, Desktop App Design, Responsive Design, Design Specifications, Holistic UX Design, Digital Project Management, Ideation, Layout, UI Libraries, Best Practices in Design, Marketing Design, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Mobile First
Manager, Visual Design
2019 - 2022
MTN Group
- Played a crucial role in restrategizing, redesigning, and rebuilding MTN’s digital design language and next-gen applications.
- Established the MTN design leadership team, BASE, to implement digital transformation.
- Designed and built the new MTN website and online shopping journeys, delivering dramatically improved value.
Technologies: Sketch, InVision, Figma, Storybook, Adobe, Team Management, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Visual Design, Sport Branding, Visual Identity, Adobe CC, Illustrator CC, Photoshop CC, Apple Keynote, Mobile UI, Video Streaming, Responsive UI, eCommerce UI, Mobile eCommerce, Infographics, UX Audits, Graphic Design, Apps, Design Strategy, Design Systems, Digital Branding, Websites, UI Design, Web UI Design, Web UX Design, Mobile Design, Mobile UX, User Experience (UX), Presentation Design, Tablet UI, Interaction Design (IxD), Usability, Finance, Creative Concept Development, Digital Creative Direction, Rich User Interfaces, UX Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Dashboards, Mobile App Design, Web App Design, Consumer Finance, Web App UX, Web App UI, Wireframing, High-fidelity Mockups, Fintech, App Design, Mobile Banking, Banking & Finance, Design Reviews, Visual Design Language, Social Networks, Dashboard Design, Form Design, Booking UX, MVP Design, Web Platforms, Landing Page Design, Mobile UI Design, Data Visualization, Presentations, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Information Architecture (IA), Art Direction, Mobile Apps, iOS, Android, Social Media, Document Design, App Icon Design, Icon Design, Style Guides, Web Application Design, Mockups, User Flows, Native Mobile Apps, User Journeys, Mobile, Mobile App UI, Logotype, Component Libraries, Design Guidelines, Design Ops, UX Principles, Website Redesign, Desktop App Design, Design Leadership, Responsive Design, Rapid Interactive Prototyping, High-fidelity Prototypes, Interactive Prototypes, Design Specifications, Competitive Analysis, Design Workshops, Holistic UX Design, Digital Project Management, User Workshops, Brand Identity, Ideation, Layout, UI Libraries, Best Practices in Design, Brand Guidelines, Marketing Design, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Mobile First, Brand Books
Product Designer
2018 - 2019
IBM iX
- Worked with IBM iX South Africa’s team on various projects for Momentum Metropolitan, a South African-based financial services group listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
- Rebranded and redesigned Momentum’s wellness and rewards program, Multiply.
- Reimagined Momentum Metropolitan’s customer onboarding process.
Technologies: Sketch, Figma, Miro, Adobe, User Interface (UI), Visual Design, Sport Branding, Visual Identity, Adobe CC, Illustrator CC, Photoshop CC, Apple Keynote, Mobile UI, Video Streaming, Responsive UI, eCommerce UI, Mobile eCommerce, Infographics, UX Audits, Graphic Design, Apps, Design Strategy, Design Systems, Digital Branding, Websites, UI Design, Web UI Design, Web UX Design, Mobile Design, Mobile UX, User Experience (UX), Presentation Design, Tablet UI, Interaction Design (IxD), Usability, Creative Concept Development, Digital Creative Direction, Rich User Interfaces, UX Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Dashboards, Mobile App Design, Web App Design, Consumer Finance, Web App UX, Web App UI, Wireframing, High-fidelity Mockups, Fintech, App Design, Mobile Banking, Banking & Finance, Design Reviews, Visual Design Language, Design Consultation, Social Networks, Dashboard Design, Form Design, Booking UX, MVP Design, Startups, Web Platforms, Landing Page Design, Mobile UI Design, Data Visualization, Presentations, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Information Architecture (IA), Art Direction, Mobile Apps, iOS, Android, Social Media, Document Design, App Icon Design, Icon Design, Style Guides, Mockups, Native Mobile Apps, User Journeys, Mobile, Mobile App UI, Logotype, Component Libraries, Design Guidelines, Design Ops, UX Principles, Website Redesign, Desktop App Design, Design Leadership, Responsive Design, Rapid Interactive Prototyping, Design Specifications, Competitive Analysis, Design Workshops, Holistic UX Design, Digital Project Management, User Workshops, Brand Identity, Ideation, Layout, UI Libraries, Best Practices in Design, Brand Guidelines, Marketing Design, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Mobile First, Brand Books
Executive Creative Director and Co-owner
2012 - 2017
INJOZI
- Reached third place nationally in the Loeries Digital Agency Rankings 2016. The Loeries has been Africa and Middle East's premier creativity award for 40 years.
- Won numerous awards, including a Gold Bookmark for the online game Soul Rocker and an interactive digital campaign for Chicken Licken, the world's largest non-American-owned fried chicken franchise.
- Participated as a judge of the Loeries in the digital panel category in 2016 and the Bookmarks in 2017.
- Won two Silver Bookmarks in 2015 for Ride Epic, a game built for Tracker, one of South Africa’s largest vehicle tracking and advanced fleet management services.
Technologies: Adobe, InVision, Google, Team Management, User Interface (UI), Visual Design, Sport Branding, Visual Identity, Adobe CC, Illustrator CC, Photoshop CC, Apple Keynote, Mobile UI, Video Streaming, Responsive UI, eCommerce UI, Mobile eCommerce, Infographics, Graphic Design, Apps, Design Strategy, Digital Branding, Websites, UI Design, Web UI Design, Web UX Design, Mobile Design, Mobile UX, User Experience (UX), Presentation Design, Tablet UI, Interaction Design (IxD), Usability, Finance, Creative Concept Development, Digital Creative Direction, Rich User Interfaces, UX Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Dashboards, Mobile App Design, Web App Design, Consumer Finance, Consumer Banking, Web App UX, Web App UI, Wireframing, High-fidelity Mockups, Cars, Fintech, App Design, Mobile Banking, Banking & Finance, Design Reviews, Visual Design Language, Design Consultation, Social Networks, Dashboard Design, Form Design, Booking UX, Startups, Web Platforms, Landing Page Design, Mobile UI Design, Data Visualization, Presentations, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Information Architecture (IA), Art Direction, Mobile Apps, iOS, Social Media, Document Design, App Icon Design, Icon Design, Style Guides, Web Application Design, Mockups, Native Mobile Apps, Mobile, Mobile App UI, Logotype, Design Guidelines, Design Ops, Website Redesign, Desktop App Design, Design Leadership, Responsive Design, Design Specifications, Competitive Analysis, Digital Project Management, Brand Identity, Ideation, Layout, Best Practices in Design, Brand Guidelines, Marketing Design, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Mobile First, Brand Books
Creative Director
2008 - 2012
Gloo Digital Design
- Received the Digital Agency of the Year award from 2008 until its acquisition by WPP through Ogilvy and Mather in 2014.
- Worked primarily on the FNB account, emphasizing innovation and driving the adoption of digital platforms. FNB is one of South Africa's big-five banks.
- Won numerous The Loeries, Bookmarks, and Midas awards for FNB, MINI, and Simba’s Ghost Pops, one of South Africa’s favorite corn snacks.
Technologies: Adobe, Google, Team Management, User Interface (UI), Visual Design, Sport Branding, Visual Identity, Adobe CC, Illustrator CC, Photoshop CC, Apple Keynote, Mobile UI, Responsive UI, eCommerce UI, Mobile eCommerce, Infographics, Graphic Design, Apps, Design Strategy, Digital Branding, Websites, UI Design, Web UI Design, Web UX Design, Mobile Design, Mobile UX, User Experience (UX), Presentation Design, Tablet UI, Interaction Design (IxD), Usability, Finance, Creative Concept Development, Digital Creative Direction, Rich User Interfaces, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Dashboards, Mobile App Design, Web App Design, Consumer Finance, Consumer Banking, Web App UX, Web App UI, Wireframing, High-fidelity Mockups, Cars, Fintech, App Design, Mobile Banking, Banking & Finance, Design Reviews, Visual Design Language, Social Networks, Dashboard Design, Form Design, Booking UX, Web Platforms, Landing Page Design, Mobile UI Design, Data Visualization, Presentations, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Art Direction, Mobile Apps, Social Media, Document Design, App Icon Design, Icon Design, Style Guides, Web Application Design, Mockups, Native Mobile Apps, Mobile, Mobile App UI, Logotype, Design Guidelines, Website Redesign, Desktop App Design, Design Leadership, Responsive Design, Design Specifications, Competitive Analysis, Digital Project Management, Brand Identity, Ideation, Layout, Best Practices in Design, Brand Guidelines, Marketing Design, Mobile First, Brand Books
Education
2000 - 2003
Diploma in Brand Communication, Multimedia
Vega School - Johannesburg, South Africa
Experience
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