Fred Evans DIRECTOR/DEVELOPER/DESIGNER/UX-UI GEEK New York City, New Jersey Uniquely talented User Experience Designer and Front End Developer, with over 14 years of experience producing high end digital and print projects for many major health care, legal, automotive, manufacturing, and retail clients. Outstanding strategist and problem solver, with a proven success collaborating with clients, internal brand teams and outside vendors. Fluent in a wide variety of media channels including Web, Interactive banner marketing, Mobile, RIAs, Tablet, Video, 3D Animation and Print. evansf07@gmail.com Well versed in HTML, CSS, Javascript, Jquery, and Php as well as a thorough background utilizing development platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, Drupla, Magento, Prestashop and more. Site Maps, Wireframes, Process Flows, Use Cases, Personas, Content Inventories, Content Audits, Heuristic Evaluations, Competitive Analyses, Prototypes, Functional Specifications, Taxonomies (hierarchical, faceted), Metadata tagging, A/B testing and Heat Mapping Specialties: - Front End Development - Graphic Design - User Experience (UX) - Interaction Design (IxD) - Mobile and Tablet application design - Content Strategy - Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) - Quality Assurance Testing - Project Management - Cross-Functional Team Leadership Experience
Director of UX/UI Media Revo Edgewater, NJ Dec 2011 - Present Responsible for the design and user interface team of Media Revo's web and mobile platform and the deployment of the platform across all clients sites. Lead the design team on the design of multiple car manufacturers web and mobile sites including Volkswagen USA, Jaguar USA, Honda Motors, Lexus USA and Canada, Nissan, Landrover US, and Toyota USA and Canada. Designed the user interface for the custom client backend on the wordpress multi-site platform. Re-design the front end user interface. Designed and developed the E-Commerce platform for auto dealers parts storefronts and designed the front end user interface for each.
Contract Front End Developer - UI Designer RedFire Ceative Jun 2011 - Nov 2011 Contract Designer and Developer in a WordPress centric agency delivering a broad array of sites and digital assets. Deliver best-in-class HTML5/CSS3/JQuery front-end code across a broad array of interactive web and mobile projects. Possess an advanced knowledge of web and mobile UX/UI; adhere to and extrapolate complex design systems and apply to coded pages, screens, and states. Develop and test across multiple browsers, platforms, and devices, including smartphones and tablets. Understand when mobile web apps are appropriate as opposed to native applications. Work with client services, sales, and the design team, and manage time across multiple projects and tasks in a deadline-driven, team environment. Participate in discussions with clients and team members about technical best practices and help teams identify optimal technical solutions Senior Project Manager/Creative Direction Liquid Designs Brandon, FL Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 Lead creative sessions for project kick-offs Manage multiple projects from concept through completion Develop creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance our brand strategy Establish creative direction for the entire line of online services and programs Supervise and inspire the creative team of vendor partners; generate multiple concepts for a campaign or project Work with the account team, strategy team, and copywriters to develop concepts and present to management Work with internal teams to generate ideas for pitching and proposals Manage team members Provide quality control over concepts and projects
Creative Director/Software Division Layton Technology Jul 2009 - Jul 2010 Fulfilled a one year contract, Responsible for several projects including: Re-branding three software titles including logo design, banner ads, web development, and more. New user interface design for cloud based help desk software E-Commerce development and branding for Marine Mart Print ad digital ad development Design Lead - UX/UI Ad Point Digital Feb 2005 - Jun 2009 Senior designer responsible for web, design, graphic design, and branding projects. Developing concepts and designing materials including web sites, logos & branding, flyers, direct mail, print ads, digital ads Manage printers to ensure budget and brand is maintained Assisting the marketing team with marketing, brainstorming and advertising strategies Estimating the time required to complete projects and providing quotes for clients Contributing design artwork and ideas to the overall brief Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work Demonstrating illustrative skills through rough sketching Using innovation to redefine a design brief at minimum cost and time Presenting finalized ideas, designs and concepts to clients or account managers Education BFA Media Design Maine College of Art Portland, ME Aug 1999 - Dec 2004 My Site
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