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Sophie Stubbs

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I am a highly motivated and adaptable creative who enjoys challenging and complex problem solving.

About

I am a highly motivated and adaptable creative who enjoys challenging and complex problem solving. With 18 years of experience in the online industry, I am passionate about creating user-centered design experiences and have a natural talent for exceptional visual design.\n\nI currently lead projects and teams to deliver successful user-centered digital designs in an agency environment. I excel in collaborative design teams, take command in decision making and always strive for innovation and exceptional quality.

  • 19 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 10 roles

UX Designer · BBCJan 2022 – Jan 2016

Joined BBC in 2016 as a UX Designer in BBC Education, implementing and directing visual design for app and web formats. I conducted user testing to inform product strategy, presented simple solutions to complex problems to senior stakeholders, led junior designers, and collaborated across disciplines through design sprints and workshops.

UX Designer · BBCJan 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Joined BBC in 2016 as a user experience designer, directing visual design for app and web formats within BBC Education. Led user testing initiatives, shaped product strategy with insights, and presented simple solutions to complex problems to senior stakeholders and users. Managed projects and mentored junior designers while fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration through design sprints and workshops.

Lead Digital Designer · D8Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Leading and mentoring a team of designers, enabling career paths for aspiring designers, and balancing leadership with hands-on design work. Instrumental in growing the digital team and collaborating with business development to secure major opportunities. Refined internal processes, provided industry insight, and sustained a collaborative team environment.

Lead Digital Designer · D8Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Digital Designer · itisonJan 2015 – Sep 2025 · 10 yrs 9 mos
Digital Designer · itisonJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos
Digital Designer · PrecedentJan 2014 – Sep 2025 · 11 yrs 9 mos
Digital Designer · PrecedentApr 2011 – Sep 2014 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Education· 5

Honours Degree in Visual Communication (Design) · Glasgow School of Art2003 – 2007
High School · Eyemouth High School1997 – 2003
Honours Degree in Visual Communication (Design) · Glasgow School of Art2003 – 2007
High School · Eyemouth High School1997 – 2003

Certifications and awards

Webflow development course2030 – 2025

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