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Curriculum vitae

Nick Cox

Senior UI Designer & Front-End Developer

Profile

Senior UI Designer with over 10 years' experience designing and shipping web applications, design systems and developer-ready interfaces. I specialise in Figma, React, Next.js and AI-assisted workflows, creating scalable digital products that bridge the gap between design and engineering. Comfortable working across the full product lifecycle, from discovery and prototyping through to implementation, I collaborate closely with developers to build user-centred experiences while creating reusable systems that help teams ship faster and more consistently.

Core Skills

Design

Design Systems · UI Design · UX Design · Information Architecture · Prototyping · Accessibility

Frontend

React · Next.js · TypeScript · JavaScript · Tailwind CSS · Storybook · HTML · CSS

Tools & AI

Figma · AI-assisted Design · AI-assisted Development

Work Experience

2017 – Present

Senior UI Designer & Front-End Developer at ColX Group Ltd

North Wales, UK

Lead UI designer delivering enterprise web applications used across multiple businesses within the ColX Group. I create scalable design systems, reusable component libraries and developer-ready interfaces in Figma before implementing them in React and Next.js. My work spans customer-facing payment journeys, self-service portals, internal operational tools and enterprise software, with a strong focus on usability, accessibility, responsive design and performance. I work closely with UX researchers, developers and stakeholders from discovery through prototyping and implementation, creating shared UI components and reusable patterns that reduce design-to-development effort and support consistent product delivery across multiple teams. AI is embedded throughout my design and development workflow, accelerating ideation, prototyping, documentation and front-end implementation while supporting faster product delivery and more scalable design systems.

2016 – 2017

Freelance Graphic & Digital Designer

North Wales, UK

Worked with agencies and independent clients delivering branding, websites, responsive interfaces, motion graphics and digital marketing assets. Balanced creative direction with front-end implementation, ensuring projects were practical, maintainable and aligned with client objectives.

2015 – 2016

Graphic & Digital Designer at Stride Studio

Chester, UK

Created tailored design solutions for clients in hospitality, retail and professional services. Projects included branding, websites, brochures, motion graphics and video editing, helping clients develop stronger visual identities across print and digital channels.

2014 – 2015

Graphic Designer at Ice Creates

Birkenhead, UK

Designed creative campaign materials for NHS services and local authorities, focusing on behaviour change and public engagement. Worked on projects recognised with the 2015 Ogilvy Nudge Award for behavioural science in communications.

2012 – 2014

Graphic & Digital Designer at View Creative

Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, North Wales

Worked within a small agency team delivering branding, websites and marketing materials for clients across retail, leisure and public services. Partnered directly with clients to create practical design solutions that strengthened their brand presence across print and digital touchpoints.

Education

2009 – 2012

Graphic Design BA (Hons) at North Wales School of Art & Design

Wrexham, North Wales

Studied visual communication, digital design, and branding. Graduated with First Class Honours, with a focus on digital interaction design and brand identity systems.

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