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Hi, I'm John Bygrave, a Senior Product Designer with over 10 years of experience working freelance across various industries and platforms. I've had the pleasure of collaborating remotely with major companies, typically alongside UX leads, researchers, and copywriters to create well-rounded design solutions. Communication is key for me to ensure designs are clearly shared and effectively iterated with product owners, business analysts, and developers. I specialize in design system development, UI/UX design, wireframing, prototyping, and branding. Whether it's building scalable design systems or refreshing brand identities, I strive to deliver intuitive and visually cohesive user experiences. I'm proficient with tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite, and enjoy working in dynamic, collaborative environments.…Hi, I'm John Bygrave, a Senior Product Designer with over 10 years of experience working freelance across various industries and platforms. I've had the pleasure of collaborating remotely with major companies, typically alongside UX leads, researchers, and copywriters to create well-rounded design solutions. Communication is key for me to ensure designs are clearly shared and effectively iterated with product owners, business analysts, and developers. I specialize in design system development, UI/UX design, wireframing, prototyping, and branding. Whether it's building scalable design systems or refreshing brand identities, I strive to deliver intuitive and visually cohesive user experiences. I'm proficient with tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite, and enjoy working in dynamic, collaborative environments.

John Bygrave

Product Designer, UI Designer, UX Designer, +3

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Hi, I'm John Bygrave, a Senior Product Designer with over 10 years of experience working freelance across various industries and platforms. I've had the pleasure of collaborating remotely with major companies, typically alongside UX leads, researchers, and copywriters to create well-rounded design solutions. Communication is key for me to ensure designs are clearly shared and effectively iterated with product owners, business analysts, and developers. I specialize in design system development, UI/UX design, wireframing, prototyping, and branding. Whether it's building scalable design systems or refreshing brand identities, I strive to deliver intuitive and visually cohesive user experiences. I'm proficient with tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite, and enjoy working in dynamic, collaborative environments.…Hi, I'm John Bygrave, a Senior Product Designer with over 10 years of experience working freelance across various industries and platforms. I've had the pleasure of collaborating remotely with major companies, typically alongside UX leads, researchers, and copywriters to create well-rounded design solutions. Communication is key for me to ensure designs are clearly shared and effectively iterated with product owners, business analysts, and developers. I specialize in design system development, UI/UX design, wireframing, prototyping, and branding. Whether it's building scalable design systems or refreshing brand identities, I strive to deliver intuitive and visually cohesive user experiences. I'm proficient with tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite, and enjoy working in dynamic, collaborative environments.

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Hi, I’m John Bygrave, a Senior Product Designer with over 10 years of experience working freelance across various industries and platforms. I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating remotely with major companies, typically alongside UX leads, researchers, and copywriters to create well-rounded design solutions. Communication is key for me to ensure designs are clearly shared and effectively iterated with product owners, business analysts, and developers.

I specialize in design system development, UI/UX design, wireframing, prototyping, and branding. Whether it’s building scalable design systems or refreshing brand identities, I strive to deliver intuitive and visually cohesive user experiences. I’m proficient with tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite, and enjoy working in dynamic, collaborative environments.

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Work Experience

Design System Designer / Senior Product Designer at E.ON Next

June 1, 2025 - July 24, 2025

Contract role working remotely to design and develop scalable design systems using Figma and Tokens Studio, collaborating with teams via Jira and Asana. Responsibilities included ensuring visual and functional consistency across digital products, and engaging with developers and product owners for seamless implementation.

UI / UX Designer at International Airlines Group (IAG)

March 1, 2023 - July 24, 2025

Contract role involving UI and UX design tasks using tools like Figma, Sketch, Jira, and ProtoPie, all performed remotely. Worked on digital products enhancing usability and user experience within the airline industry.

UI Designer at Publicis Sapient (Supporting Lloyds Banking Group)

June 30, 2022 - July 24, 2025

Contract role working remotely focusing on UI design using Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Jira, and InVision. Supported the Lloyds Banking Group with digital product design, ensuring high-quality interfaces for banking services.

UI / UX Designer at Countrywide Plc

June 30, 2021 - July 24, 2025

Contract positions held remotely and on-site in Milton Keynes focusing on UI and UX design for Countrywide Plc. Utilized Adobe XD, Jira, InVision, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator to deliver intuitive, user-centered design solutions throughout 2020 and 2021.

Web Designer at Sodexo

December 31, 2017 - July 24, 2025

Short contract role based in Milton Keynes focused on web design using Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Mailchimp. Developed digital assets and email campaigns to support marketing objectives.

UI Designer at Countrywide Plc

March 31, 2017 - July 24, 2025

Contract role in Milton Keynes delivering UI design services using Sketch, Jira, InVision, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. Played a key role in enhancing digital products by improving interface designs for end-users.

UI Designer at SIS LIVE

December 31, 2016 - July 24, 2025

Short contract role in Milton Keynes providing UI design work using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to support online media platform initiatives.

Digital Design Manager at Argos (Head office), Milton Keynes

December 31, 2015 - July 24, 2025

Managed the digital design department, overseeing projects and design deliverables from 2013 to 2015. Responsibilities included managing teams, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring high standards across all digital design outputs.

Senior Web Designer at Argos (Head office), Milton Keynes

December 31, 2013 - July 24, 2025

Led web design work at Argos from 2010 to 2013, delivering digital product designs and working closely with other digital teams to enhance online user experiences.

Senior Web Designer at Interdirect Limited (Agency), Milton Keynes

December 31, 2010 - July 24, 2025

Worked as a senior web designer for nearly a decade at an agency serving various clients. Responsibilities involved website design, digital asset creation, and client collaboration from 2001 to 2010.

Junior New Media Designer at Crown New Media (Agency), Ipswich

December 31, 2001 - July 24, 2025

Started career as a junior new media designer, developing foundational digital design skills and supporting various agency projects from 2000 to 2001.

Education

BSc Hons at University of Hertfordshire

January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000

A Levels at Colchester Sixth Form College

January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction