Dear Hiring Manager, With over 20 years of experience designing websites, web applications and native apps, I've created many products for large companies, start-ups and small businesses. I'm proficient in running discovery phases, conducting user interviews, and digging up insights to shape product visions. For example, I collaborated with stakeholders to define requirements for Sharp Australia's online e-commerce catalogue, using qualitative feedback to create intuitive filtering systems. I have also worked closely with senior stakeholders during projects with Honeywell, Ryobi, Oral-B, Fox Sports, NewsCorp, Rolling Stone Magazine, Crown Casino, AGC, PWC, Playbill, MitchCap Finance and others. I'm very easy to work with and communicate exceptionally well with clients and colleagues, who often tell me I'm very level-headed and have a relaxed attitude even when the pressure is on. I have a small portfolio of my freelance work on my website, but most of the advanced work I've been doing for over eight years now is with my previous contractor. However, I can show you all of my work during an interview. I'd love to discuss how my experience can help grow Agoda's products, making them look great and easy to use. You are welcome to contact my previous contractors and freelance clients for reference checks. I'm confident that everyone will recommend me. Please get in touch with me to arrange a conversation. Thank you for considering me.

Carl Neumann

Dear Hiring Manager, With over 20 years of experience designing websites, web applications and native apps, I've created many products for large companies, start-ups and small businesses. I'm proficient in running discovery phases, conducting user interviews, and digging up insights to shape product visions. For example, I collaborated with stakeholders to define requirements for Sharp Australia's online e-commerce catalogue, using qualitative feedback to create intuitive filtering systems. I have also worked closely with senior stakeholders during projects with Honeywell, Ryobi, Oral-B, Fox Sports, NewsCorp, Rolling Stone Magazine, Crown Casino, AGC, PWC, Playbill, MitchCap Finance and others. I'm very easy to work with and communicate exceptionally well with clients and colleagues, who often tell me I'm very level-headed and have a relaxed attitude even when the pressure is on. I have a small portfolio of my freelance work on my website, but most of the advanced work I've been doing for over eight years now is with my previous contractor. However, I can show you all of my work during an interview. I'd love to discuss how my experience can help grow Agoda's products, making them look great and easy to use. You are welcome to contact my previous contractors and freelance clients for reference checks. I'm confident that everyone will recommend me. Please get in touch with me to arrange a conversation. Thank you for considering me.

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Dear Hiring Manager,

With over 20 years of experience designing websites, web applications and native apps, I’ve created many products for large companies, start-ups and small businesses.

I’m proficient in running discovery phases, conducting user interviews, and digging up insights to shape product visions. For example, I collaborated with stakeholders to define requirements for Sharp Australia’s online e-commerce catalogue, using qualitative feedback to create intuitive filtering systems. I have also worked closely with senior stakeholders during projects with Honeywell, Ryobi, Oral-B, Fox Sports, NewsCorp, Rolling Stone Magazine, Crown Casino, AGC, PWC, Playbill, MitchCap Finance and others.

I’m very easy to work with and communicate exceptionally well with clients and colleagues, who often tell me I’m very level-headed and have a relaxed attitude even when the pressure is on.

I have a small portfolio of my freelance work on my website, but most of the advanced work I’ve been doing for over eight years now is with my previous contractor. However, I can show you all of my work during an interview.

I’d love to discuss how my experience can help grow Agoda’s products, making them look great and easy to use.

You are welcome to contact my previous contractors and freelance clients for reference checks. I’m confident that everyone will recommend me.

Please get in touch with me to arrange a conversation.

Thank you for considering me.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer & Developer (Freelance) at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
I create simple or large-scale prototypes of web and mobile applications. I use AI to speed up conception to developer handover.
Website Designer & Developer at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Design and develop Shopify & WordPress websites (Elementor & Voxel); build custom plugins and add-ons for Shopify and WordPress.
Lead UX/UI Designer at reinteractive
September 1, 2017 - Present
Lead UX/UI Designer; worked with high-profile clients; conducted UX interviews, discovery sessions, wireframing, prototyping, user testing and UI design.
Lead UI Designer at News Corp
April 1, 2023 - October 26, 2025
UI Designer for iOS, Android and responsive web designs for sporting applications; built and maintained the design system.
Product Manager at HEAVY Magazine
June 1, 2016 - Present
Owned, directed and edited HEAVY for over four years; designed and maintained the website; printed and distributed over 500,000 copies of the magazine.
Marketing Manager at d’Italia
September 1, 2017 - October 26, 2025
Created brand and website; designed print advertisements and banners; maintained the website, growing the business to profitability before sale.
Product Manager at AusMarketing Agency
December 1, 2008 - October 26, 2025
Project managed websites for Australian and international clients in various industries.
Art Worker / Print Decor at Print Decor
December 1, 2005 - October 26, 2025
Advised clients on home/office/gallery art fittings; selected frames and designed pieces for manufacture and installation.
Distribution Manager at The Scene Magazine
January 1, 1998 - October 26, 2025
Organised weekly distribution from the press to shops and music stores around Brisbane and Gold Coast.
Administrative Clerk at Department Of Lands, Queensland
July 1, 1994 - October 26, 2025
Temp agency assignment; scanned property titles and deeds into computerised forms.
Music Journalist at Various International Magazines
December 1, 2022 - October 26, 2025
Interviewed and wrote articles about many international pop, rock and metal artists for major print and web publications including Rolling Stone, HEAVY, Kerrang!, Time Out.
Photographer at International Magazines & Websites
December 1, 2022 - October 26, 2025
Taken thousands of photographs for major music and fashion magazines and websites, including portraiture and commercial photography.
Artist Touring Agent at Coast to Coast Entertainment
April 1, 1998 - October 26, 2025
Booked original Australian musicians and bands across the eastern coast of Queensland.
Product Designer & Developer (Freelance) at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance UX/UI designer delivering prototypes for web and mobile apps; uses AI to speed concept to developer handoff; designs and develops Shopify & WordPress sites; builds plugins and add-ons for Shopify and WordPress; manages clients and ongoing site maintenance.
Lead UX/UI Designer at reinteractive
September 1, 2017 - Present
Led UX/UI design for high-profile clients and startups; conducted UX interviews and discovery, wireframing, prototyping, user testing; collaborated with teams across projects; built design systems and processes.
Lead UI Designer at News Corp
April 1, 2023 - October 26, 2025
UI designer for News Corp's sporting applications; designed iOS, Android and responsive web interfaces; built and maintained the design system.
Product Manager at HEAVY Magazine
June 1, 2016 - Present
Owned, directed and edited HEAVY Magazine; designed and maintained the website; designed, printed and distributed over 500,000 copies.

Education

Certificate in Interaction Design at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Certificate in Basic & Advanced UX at Udemy
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Certificate in Photography at New York Institute of Photography
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Foundation in Interaction Design at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Udemy Certificate in Basic & Advanced UX Design at Udemy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Certificate at New York Institute of Photography
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Interaction Design Foundation Courses
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
UX Certificate
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Photography Certificate
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Foundation in Interaction Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Udemy Certificate in Basic & Advanced UX Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
New York Institute of Photography Certificate
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Education
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