Alex Garner. A London-based creative thinker and designer whose aim is to wow users with beautifully crafted, user-centred design.
Currently
Designing cutting-edge products and experiences that empower private banking customers to access and manage their wealth, whilst enabling them to make informed financial decisions.
Design Lead — J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Previously
I have collaboratively led and overseen significant client wins for automotive, healthcare, and fin-tech brands, developed brand experiences for an internal platform, and pushed the team to create simplified experiences of the highest quality.
I have experience working in cross-functional teams, playing a role in briefings, strategic workshops, user experience design, and partnering with tech architects & engineers.
I am responsible for line-managing three designers and mentoring junior team members, having an active role in their development from skills and career perspectives, and engaging in running training sessions, project scoping, staffing, and hiring within the team.
Design Lead — WONGDOODY
Initially hired as a freelancer to creatively push the boundaries and elevate the craft for a client proposal. I quickly became recognised as a valuable part of a rapidly growing team, working with the Experience Director, Brand, and Interior Designers to relaunch the Brilliant Basics brand — becoming a permanent employee three months later.
Design Lead — Brilliant Basics
As a Lead UI Designer, I run large accounts both as a sole designer and part of a team. I pushed creativity and collaboration with our global teams and delivered design experiences that excited our client base.
I designed best-in-class customer experiences for inflight entertainment systems, mobile applications, and websites. My role would vary, from conceptualising ideas and creating wireframes and prototypes to regular client-facing engagements internationally.
Lead UI Designer — Global Eagle
Toolbox
Prototyping
Animation
Design systems
Team collaboration
Creative direction
HTML/CSS
Outside of work, you will find me running around with my two young daughters, enjoying the outdoors, and eating the best London has to offer — In most cases, all at the same time! I'm also a huge Arsenal fan and told too often that I have a sneaker obsession.