James Elsey - Web Designer & Developer

Web Designer & Developer

Web Design / Web Development / UI / UX

CV

I design, build, deliver and maintain web products and digital solutions. I'm driven by a creative, technical and forward-thinking approach.

Having worked in design agencies, commercial roles and also running my own freelance business, my experience has allowed me to work across a range of projects making me a highly motivated designer and an experienced creative thinker.

Employment
Sharps Bedrooms Front-end Developer

September 2022 – Present
- sharps.co.uk
- fittingly.co.uk
I joined Sharps Bedrooms as part of a brand-new in-house Marketing team. I led the complete redesign and front-end development of the customer facing websites, working closely with our back-end developers to tie the new design, UI and online tools together in a new CMS. Along with the complete re-design and front-end implementation, I was responsible for input to the website's IA, brand and styling.
NAHL Group Web & Digital Designer

July 2018 – September 2022
I led the re-design and all front-end development across NAHL Group's core brands; National Accident Helpline, the UK's leading provider of personal injury advice, ClaimsPeople, Homeward Legal, Surveyor Local and the legal entity of the business National Accident Law. Working across all digital channels; including web design, app design, web development, user interface design, user experience and being part of any team in the development of digital projects, while keeping everything on-brand and consistent.
Studio One Senior Digital Designer

August 2014 – July 2018

My primary role was within digital design, which included web design, app design and e-marketing. I was involved in all aspects of the creative and development process; from concepts and proposals, wireframes, design and final implementation of the CMS. My knowledge, coding and technical capabilities within web development grew to be a strong skill while satisfying briefs with a solid, on-point solution.
Headlines Communications Graphic & Digital Designer

August 2009 – August 2014

My role at Headlines spans different job titles and roles as I progressed my position in the business. Working directly with many blue chip clients such as Aston Martin, Currys/PC World, AkzoNobel, BMW, Toyota, Grosvenor Casinos, Shell and BP.
Education
The University of Northampton

2006 – 2009

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Communication First (Honours)
Northampton College

2004 – 2006

BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design Merit x 3
Northampton School for Boys

2001 – 2004

GCSE's in English, Maths, Science, Art & Graphic Design