Dear Hiring Manager, I am excited to express my interest in the Remote User Interface Designer Role at Twine. With over 10 years of experience in digital design, specializing in user experience (UX) and product thinking, I am confident in my ability to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces for healthcare professionals. At The Standard, I worked closely with editorial, marketing, and development teams to deliver high-impact content experiences for large-scale audiences. My proficiency in CMS platforms, HTML, and SEO techniques has enabled me to design content-led experiences that balance storytelling, usability, and performance. Additionally, my expertise in motion graphics and multi-channel engagement has allowed me to create visually appealing designs that perform across web, mobile, and social platforms. Twine's mission to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world resonates with me deeply. I am passionate about contributing to a team that advances digital solutions for continuing medical education. My skills in wireframing, prototyping, and user interface design, combined with my experience in conducting user research and usability testing, will be valuable assets in shaping the usability and visual appeal of tools that support ongoing learning and practice in the medical sector. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to discussing how my expertise can contribute to Twine's success in further detail. Sincerely, Abigail Crockford

Abigail Crockford

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Dear Hiring Manager, I am excited to express my interest in the Remote User Interface Designer Role at Twine. With over 10 years of experience in digital design, specializing in user experience (UX) and product thinking, I am confident in my ability to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces for healthcare professionals. At The Standard, I worked closely with editorial, marketing, and development teams to deliver high-impact content experiences for large-scale audiences. My proficiency in CMS platforms, HTML, and SEO techniques has enabled me to design content-led experiences that balance storytelling, usability, and performance. Additionally, my expertise in motion graphics and multi-channel engagement has allowed me to create visually appealing designs that perform across web, mobile, and social platforms. Twine's mission to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world resonates with me deeply. I am passionate about contributing to a team that advances digital solutions for continuing medical education. My skills in wireframing, prototyping, and user interface design, combined with my experience in conducting user research and usability testing, will be valuable assets in shaping the usability and visual appeal of tools that support ongoing learning and practice in the medical sector. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to discussing how my expertise can contribute to Twine's success in further detail. Sincerely, Abigail Crockford

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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am excited to express my interest in the Remote User Interface Designer Role at Twine. With over 10 years of experience in digital design, specializing in user experience (UX) and product thinking, I am confident in my ability to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces for healthcare professionals.
At The Standard, I worked closely with editorial, marketing, and development teams to deliver high-impact content experiences for large-scale audiences. My proficiency in CMS platforms, HTML, and SEO techniques has enabled me to design content-led experiences that balance storytelling, usability, and performance. Additionally, my expertise in motion graphics and multi-channel engagement has allowed me to create visually appealing designs that perform across web, mobile, and social platforms.
Twine’s mission to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world resonates with me deeply. I am passionate about contributing to a team that advances digital solutions for continuing medical education. My skills in wireframing, prototyping, and user interface design, combined with my experience in conducting user research and usability testing, will be valuable assets in shaping the usability and visual appeal of tools that support ongoing learning and practice in the medical sector.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to discussing how my expertise can contribute to Twine’s success in further detail.
Sincerely,
Abigail Crockford

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Work Experience

Senior Digital Designer / Developer / Manager at ESI Media (Independent & Evening Standard’s creative department)
March 1, 2016 - Present
Responsible for designing, developing and delivering multi-channel digital campaigns, collaborating with backend CMS developers to improve Evening Standard and Independent websites on the commercial side. Managed one direct report and up to four indirect staff, with responsibilities including mentoring and delegation. Worked with high-end clients across multiple sectors, including Sky, Nestlé, Virgin, Lionsgate, British Airways, Paramount and San Miguel.
Senior Digital Designer / Developer / Manager at Alex Chilton Design
March 1, 2009 - February 1, 2016
Design, develop and update client digital projects, including websites, banners, email newsletters, UX/UI, and social media. Front-end development of bespoke websites and WordPress sites. Managed full digital process from concept to completion, including quoting and invoicing, and collaborated with bespoke CMS developers. Led branding and print work for reports and adverts for clients such as Tor Interiors and Robinson Pelham.
Web Designer / Developer / Manager at Canadian Affair
April 1, 2008 - February 1, 2009
Designed, developed and updated all Canadian Affair websites; redesigned site interface to improve usability; created e-newsletters for Canadian Affair and partners; SEO and analytics; used Dreamweaver and Photoshop. Managed updating and maintenance of Canada Affair sites and implemented online marketing initiatives.
Designer at Film Artwork Online
October 1, 2006 - March 1, 2008
Developed and designed Fox Promotions Partners website for Twenty-First Century Fox. Created artwork, banners and promotional content; produced film artwork for web and print; contributed to site updates and guidelines; worked with Twentieth Century Fox clients using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Web Site Developer / Designer at Mason Zimbler
April 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006
Developed and designed websites, conceptualized campaigns; produced email campaigns and newsletters; worked with clients including Microsoft and Adobe.
Freelance Website Designer at Freelance
February 1, 2005 - March 1, 2008
Designed websites, banners, logos and branding; coded in CSS/HTML/JavaScript; optimized sites for search engines and created online client assets.
Web Designer at Biblio Tech
November 1, 2002 - April 1, 2006
Liaised with clients to design websites tailored to requirements; produced animation using Flash; created graphics for both digital and print; maintained sites to W3C standards and used an in-house CMS.
Digital Designer / Developer / Manager at Alex Chilton Design
March 1, 2009 - February 1, 2016
Design, develop and update client digital projects (websites, banners, email newsletters, UX/UI, social media) and lead end-to-end delivery from concept to completion; front-end development of bespoke websites and WordPress sites; manage projects and coordinate with branding and print teams.
Web Site Developer/Designer at Mason Zimbler
April 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006
Developed and designed client websites and email campaigns; collaborated with Microsoft and Adobe; produced newsletters and corporate communications.
Freelance Website Designer at Freelance / Self-Employed
February 1, 2005 - March 1, 2008
Designed websites, banners and branding; coded with CSS, HTML/ XHTML and JavaScript; developed W3C-compliant sites and optimized for search engines; used CMS for content updates.
Website Designer at Biblio Tech
November 1, 2002 - April 1, 2006
Liaised with clients to build websites tailored to requirements; created graphics and animation; coded with CSS/HTML/JavaScript; utilized CMS for content updates.
Senior Digital Designer / Developer / Manager at ESI Media (Evening Standard / Independent)
March 1, 2016 - Present
Senior Digital Designer / Developer / Manager responsible for multi‑channel digital campaigns, microsites, landing pages, newsletters, UX/UI, and social media. Leads one direct report and up to four indirect staff; liaises with backend CMS developers to improve the Evening Standard and Independent sites; collaborates with high‑end clients including Sky, Nestlé, Virgin, Lionsgate, British Airways, Paramount and San Miguel.
Freelance Website Designer
February 1, 2005 - March 1, 2008
Designed web layouts, banners, branding assets for clients; used CSS, HTML/XHTML, JavaScript; created and optimized websites to W3C standards and for SEO.
Website Designer at Libra Tech
November 1, 2002 - April 1, 2006
Liaised with clients to form website specifications; produced graphics and branding materials; coded sites with CSS/HTML/JavaScript; Dreamweaver; CMS usage.
Senior Digital Designer at Alex Chilton Design
March 1, 2009 - February 29, 2016
Design, manage and update all client digital projects (websites, banners, email newsletters, UX, user interfaces, social media); front-end development of bespoke websites and WordPress sites; project management from concept to completion; collaboration with back-end CMS developers; branding and print projects.
Digital Designer / Developer / Manager at Canadian Affair
April 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Design, develop and update Canadian Affair’s websites; redesign interfaces and navigation; update and maintain sites; design and develop e-newsletters; SEO and analytics.
Senior Digital Designer / Developer / Manager at ESI Media
March 1, 2016 - Present
Senior digital designer and front-end developer leading multi-channel digital campaigns for Independent & Evening Standard; manages one direct report; collaborates with backend CMS developers; works with high-end clients such as Sky, Nestlé, Virgin, Lionsgate, British Airways, Paramount and San Miguel; develops websites, banners, emails, UX/UI; mentors and coordinates with teams.
Web site Developer/Designer (Contract) at Mason Zimbler
April 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006
Developed and designed websites; created conceptual designs; worked with clients including Microsoft and Adobe; produced newsletters and email campaigns; managed client-facing web deliverables.
Website Designer at Bibliotech
November 1, 2002 - April 1, 2006
Web design for client websites; liaised with clients; produced graphics with Photoshop/Fireworks/Illustrator; Flash animations; CSS/HTML/XHTML; CMS-based content uploads; SEO optimization.
Web site designer / developer / manager at Canadian Affair
April 1, 2008 - February 1, 2009
Design, develop and update all Canadian Affair websites; redesign and maintain the site; develop e-newsletters for Canadian Affair and partners; use Dreamweaver, CSS, XHTML, Javascript, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and analytics.
Senior Digital Designer / Developer at Alex Chilton Design
March 1, 2009 - February 1, 2016
Design, manage and update all client’s digital projects, including websites, banners, email newsletters, UX, user interfaces, social media. Front-end develop bespoke websites and WordPress sites. Project manage the digital process from concept through to completion, including quoting and invoicing, and work collaboratively with bespoke CMS developers. Also collaborate on branding and print projects for reports and adverts.
Website Designer / Developer at Canadian Affair: Tour operator
April 1, 2008 - February 1, 2009
Designed, developed and updated Canadian Affair’s websites; redesigned the Canada site’s interface, functions, and navigation to increase usability. Updated and maintained Canadian Affair websites. Designing and developing e-newsletters for Canadian Affair and partners using Dreamweaver, Photoshop and e-marketing software.
Designer at Film Artwork Online: promotions company
October 1, 2006 - March 1, 2008
Developed and designed Fox Promo Partners website for Twentieth Century Fox with XHTML, JavaScript and CSS. Artworking film promotional artwork for web and print; creating manuals and film guidelines; liaising with Twentieth Century Fox clients to solve problems.
Website Developer / Designer at Mason Zimbler: advertising agency
April 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006
Developing and designing websites and conceptualising using Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, CSS, XHTML, JavaScript. Developing email campaigns; producing newsletters. Working with clients including Microsoft and Adobe.

Education

BA (Honours) in Media at University of the West of England
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Graphic Design training at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Quark Xpress training at City of Bristol College
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
BA (Honours) in Media at University of the West of England
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
9 GCSEs and 3 A-Levels (Psychology, Biology and Home Economics) at Hanham High School, South Glos.
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
RSA CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology) at RSA CLAIT
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Graphic Design Training at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Training in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & QuarkXPress at City of Bristol College
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
BA (Honours) in Media at University of the West of England
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Graphic Design Training at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Training in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and QuarkXPress at City of Bristol College
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
BA (Honours) Media at University of the West of England
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Graphic Design Training at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Graphic Design Training at City of Bristol College
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
BA (Honours) in Media at University of the West of England
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Graphic Design Training at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and QuarkXPress Training at City of Bristol College
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
RSA CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology) at RSA CLAIT
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
BA (Honours) in Media at University of the West of England
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Graphic Design Training at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Graphics/Design Software Training at City of Bristol College
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
RSA CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology) at RSA
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
GCSEs & A-Levels in Psychology, Biology and Home Economics at Hanham High School, South Gloucestershire
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
BA (Honours) in Media at University of the West of England
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
GCSEs and A-Levels at Hanham High School, South Glos.
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026

Qualifications

RSA CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology)
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
RSA CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology)
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
RSA CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology)
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
RSA CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology)
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
9 GCSEs and 3 A-Levels (Psychology, Biology and Home Economics)
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
RSA CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology)
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
RSA CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology)
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
GCSEs & A-Levels in Psychology, Biology and Home Economics
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
BA (Honours) in Media
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Graphic Design Training
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Education, Other