Tim Jones: digital design + usability

	email: tim@indie.co.za \| phone: 073 139 3839


A sample of my work, for clients local and abroad.		Some interfaces I've re-engineered, with outstanding results.		Tim Jones: digital designer and usability expert. Read my bio.


	13 years of successful experience in creating online brandingenvironments for high profile Blue Chip clients. Consulting with senior-level client representatives to effectively conceptualize, create and developinnovative design strategies. Strong skills in oral, written, and visual communications.		Clients include: 1time Airlines, Anglo American, Bic, BMW, Diesel, EA Sports, First National Bank, iBurst, Investec, KIA, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, MTN, Nedbank, South African Airways, South African Tourism, Virgin Mobile, and Wesbank.


		Skill Sets Web Design Design of web sites, application front-ends, cell phone interfaces, and multimedia. Transposing client brands and strategies into pleasing, workable interfaces. Managing client expectations, both creative and technical. Usability Optimising navigation, content, and site structure. Documentation of iterative interfaces in an understandable, informative framework. Balancing of client, user and system requirements, with a high degree of project ownership. Thorough experience in: Brainstorming Workshops User Scenarios Task Analysis Paper Prototypes Information Architecture Wireframes User Testing		Professional Experience Kelly IT, Johannesburg Web Design and Usability (2010 – Present) Head of Usability Web Design and rollout of 23 national and international websites (2010) Online advertising and management indie freelance web design (2001 – 2010) Content and information architecture of iBurst website (2009). Information architecture of MTN, Africa’s largest mobile phone content portal (2004 and 2008). Re-design of usability, navigation, content, and information architecture of www.flysaa.com. Online bookings went up 300% in the first week of launch (2008). Re-design of 1time Airline’s online booking engine (2007). Design and maintenance of all FNB Cellphone Banking screens, content and navigation (2005). Flash site for the new Mercedes Benz A-Class (2002).		. TBWA/ Digerati, Johannesburg Creative Director (2000) Bic’s “Infinity” banner ad won a Gold Cannes Cyber Lion (2000). tinderbox interactive Cape Town & Johannesburg Creative Director (1998 –1999) Founded tinderbox’s Johannesburg branch with managing director. Won worldwide Anglo American pitch, on the strength of preliminary designs. Other Lectured copywriting for the web course at AAA Advertising School. Guest speaker at various internet business seminars. Education Bachelor of Fine Art, Rhodes University (1994). Photography Fine Art Theory English

		Kudos “Tim's creative flair and expert skills quickly got the design of a number of our companies' website into the web. We still receive compliments from clients about our sites, and I have no hesitation in recommending Tim to anyone looking for a one of the best in the business.” - Andrew Burton Chief Operations Officer at IndigoSat (Australia)		. “Tim was contracted to assist us in redesigning our company site as well as to create the layout for our product site. The new site resulted in a 4,200% increase in hits, and our site climbing 30 places in Google Search Results before we did any advertising! He listened carefully to all our needs, and added immense value with his insights and advice. I would heartily recommend Tim for any project where you need drive, passion and vigour all coupled with experience.” - Sean Hederman CIO Palantir Software		. “During my time at Tinderbox, I always felt confident bringing Tim along to client meetings. His charisma and knowledge of everything interactive never failed to impress the clients. Working with Tim was a real pleasure; he is a very talented creative director and would be an asset to any future employer.” - Sabine Gillert General Manager, tinderbox interactive

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