I’m a UI/UX designer and developer who enjoys taking ideas from concept through to build. With 18+ years in digital, I’ve worked across fintech, health, and arts projects, designing and building everything from websites to more complex, data-driven tools. I like keeping things simple, practical, and well thought through, with a strong focus on how things actually work, not just how they look.

Solomon Gebbie

I’m a UI/UX designer and developer who enjoys taking ideas from concept through to build. With 18+ years in digital, I’ve worked across fintech, health, and arts projects, designing and building everything from websites to more complex, data-driven tools. I like keeping things simple, practical, and well thought through, with a strong focus on how things actually work, not just how they look.

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I’m a UI/UX designer and developer who enjoys taking ideas from concept through to build. With 18+ years in digital, I’ve worked across fintech, health, and arts projects, designing and building everything from websites to more complex, data-driven tools. I like keeping things simple, practical, and well thought through, with a strong focus on how things actually work, not just how they look.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Web Department / Web Designer at Bunker Media (NZ)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
All-rounder role; adapted to diverse business needs, contributing to all design projects, video animations, and digital content; Led website design and development projects, overseeing regular updates and maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
Senior Designer at Satellite Media (NZ / UK)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Managed event activations through setup and implementation; designed websites, kiosks, POS materials, branding, storyboards, video animations, and game designs for major brands including Coca Cola NZ, Fisher & Paykel, and Fonterra. Contributed to award-winning museum activations such as All Blacks Experience (Gold) and Volume: Making Music in Aotearoa.
Digital Designer & Front-End Developer at 96Black (NZ)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Led front-end development for RollHQ and designed websites across multiple industries, with a focus on UK healthcare; collaborated with backend developers utilizing Twig templating systems.
Director / Self Employed at Dieloot Ltd (NZ)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
WordPress-based company delivering bespoke WordPress websites and solutions for businesses of all sizes; managed client projects and continuously expanded service offerings; committed to ongoing personal and team development.
Head of Digital at Carpenters Workshop Gallery (UK)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Directed digital strategy and production across website, CRM, and digital activations. Oversaw a team of designers and developers, led a site redesign, ensured seamless integration with marketing tools, and delivered digital experiences for exhibitions and events.
Freelance Digital Designer & Front-End Developer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance digital designer and front-end developer across NZ, UK and Europe. Led diverse projects for luxury brands, SaaS, healthcare, finance, retail, education and entertainment. Created UI/UX journeys to boost engagement and strengthen brand identity. Developed front-end and back-end solutions using React, Next.js, Vercel, Supabase, WordPress, Wix, Webflow and Squarespace, collaborating with external developers for seamless integrations.
Digital Designer & Front-End Developer at Freelancer (NZ / UK)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Managed diverse client projects across NZ, UK, and France in luxury brands, SaaS, healthcare, finance, retail, education, and entertainment. Delivered dynamic websites, dashboards, CRMs, branding materials, social media content, newsletters, videos, and animations; designed intuitive UI/UX journeys to boost engagement and strengthen brand identity. Developed front-end and back-end solutions using React, Next.js, Vercel, Supabase, WordPress, Wix, Webflow, Squarespace, and custom code; collaborated with external developers and third parties for seamless integrations.
Head of Digital at Carpenters Workshop Gallery (UK)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Directed the redesign and rebuild of the gallery's website, leading the project team for timely, high-quality delivery. Defined scope for a new CRM integration and ensured seamless connection with the updated site.
Senior Designer at Satellite Media (NZ / UK)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Managed event activations, websites, kiosks, POS materials, branding, storyboards, video animations, and game designs for major brands; contributed to award-winning museum activations including All Blacks Experience (Gold) and Volume: Making Music in Aotearoa.
Digital Designer & Front-End Developer at 96Black (NZ)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Led design and front-end development for RollHQ and multiple sites, focusing on healthcare patient support programs in the UK; worked with Twig templating, and collaborated with backend developers.
Director / Self Employed at Dieloot Ltd (NZ)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
WordPress-based company delivering bespoke WordPress websites and solutions for businesses of all sizes; client management and ongoing learning to expand service offerings.
Head of Web Department / Web Designer at Bunker Media (NZ)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Led website projects, overseeing design, development, updates, and maintenance; produced video animations and film setups.

Education

Diploma in Digital Media at Media Design School
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Diploma in Digital Media at Media Design School
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Other, Financial Services