04/2021 – Present
UCAS
Designing user experiences for students and teachers, working on high-profile projects including revealing historical entry grades data and a partnership with Springpod — both contributing to UCAS being named Innovator of the Year 2024.
08/2019 – 04/2021
UCAS
Designed experiences across customer groups and products. Reimagined the application system in close collaboration with stakeholders and development teams, keeping the student at the centre of every decision.
08/2012 – 08/2019
Phil Bowell Design
I worked as an independent designer for 7 years across a range of disciplines and clients. This allowed me to expand my skillset into new areas and established a firm interest in the digital world. I worked with a number of clients across the UK including non-profits, places of education, and local businesses.
07/2018 – 05/2019
Factory Pattern
Joined Cheltenham-based design consultancy Factory Pattern as a consultant, creating website visuals and completing front-end development work across a range of projects.
03/2017 – 07/2019
CMJ UK
After designing and building a new site for CMJ UK in 2016, joined as a remote subcontractor to maintain and evolve the site — including launching a new shop in early 2019.
2016
New website design and build.
2014–2015
New brand identity.
2013
New website, shortlisted for best Small Church Website at the Premier Digital Awards.
10/2010 – 08/2012
Herald Chase Group
Part of the print design team serving local and national clients including Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Pack & Send, and Twofold. Also responsible for managing and consistently applying the company brand across print material.
11/2007 – 10/2010
Trafalgar Media Advertising
One of the main designers in a team specialising in housing industry work. Lead designer on key projects for clients including Barratt Homes, Antler Homes, and TA Fisher. Later promoted to Studio Manager, overseeing workflow and coordinating with the print department.
2004–2007
University of Gloucestershire
2:1 degree classification.