Disclaimer: In reality, you’re more likely to find me playing video games than hiking up a hill… but I do like this picture.

A little bit about me…

I’m a versatile Digital Design professional with 14+ years of experience across UX, UI, visual design, illustration, operations and management. Skilled in leading end-to-end design processes, from crafting detailed assets to setting strategic direction.

Experienced in managing teams, resource, budgets, and workflows across global projects. I bring a deep, balanced understanding of business needs and user goals to deliver thoughtful, effective design solutions.

Known for a collaborative, ego-free approach, thriving in both leadership and hands-on roles. I’m reliable, open, and easy to work with - I excel in building strong, lasting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders alike.

Away from work I have way too many hobbies - Including (but certainly not limited to) watching my local non-league football team, mountain biking, motorcycling and doing bits of illustration that I can’t get away with at work.

If you’d like to hear more about any specific projects or experiences, I’d be more than happy to chat. Please feel free to get in touch.

Professional Experience

// VISUAL DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR
Creative Direction, Experience Design, Wealth & Personal Banking, HSBC
Nov 2022 - Present

// DESIGN OPERATIONS MANAGER
DesOps, Experience Design, Wealth & Personal Banking, HSBC
Apr 2020 - Oct 2022

// DIGITAL PRODUCT UX & DESIGN MANAGER
Experience Design, Wealth & Personal Banking, HSBC
Sep 2015 - Apr 2020

// USER EXPERIENCE (UX/UI) DESIGNER
Experience Design, Wealth & Personal Banking, HSBC
Feb 2011 - Sep 2015

For more details, please get in touch or see my LinkedIn profile.

"If you’re lucky enough to work with Stu, you’ll quickly realize you’re not just getting an exceptional Designer, you’re gaining one of the most positive, collaborative, and energizing forces a team could ever ask for."

Andy Duke - Director of Creative & Experience Design @ KINESSO
"He is a wonderful colleague and an incredibly talented illustrator. He is able to thoughtfully craft beautiful pieces which accurately and elegantly communicate a concept while seamlessly pull through the essence of the brand."

Simon Thomas - Senior Product Designer @ Capital.com
“Highly thoughtful and skilled Designer and Manager … His approach to visual design is always through the customer lens. Putting them first, and exploring illustrative techniques to elevate and delight them ... It's been an honour to work with him.”

Kate Moorhouse - Lead UX Designer @ HSBC
"He naturally builds meaningful relationships, both inside and outside of work, and has a great ability to bring people together. I was genuinely inspired by the way he created a sense of community wherever he went ... he consistently led with warmth, humour, and inclusion."

Victor Trujillo - Lead Designer @ FDJ United

For more recommendations / testimonials, please see my LinkedIn profile.

A little bit about me…

Professional Experience

"If you’re lucky enough to work with Stu, you’ll quickly realize you’re not just getting an exceptional Designer, you’re gaining one of the most positive, collaborative, and energizing forces a team could ever ask for."

"He is a wonderful colleague and an incredibly talented illustrator. He is able to thoughtfully craft beautiful pieces which accurately and elegantly communicate a concept while seamlessly pull through the essence of the brand."

“Highly thoughtful and skilled Designer and Manager … His approach to visual design is always through the customer lens. Putting them first, and exploring illustrative techniques to elevate and delight them ... It's been an honour to work with him.”

"He naturally builds meaningful relationships, both inside and outside of work, and has a great ability to bring people together. I was genuinely inspired by the way he created a sense of community wherever he went ... he consistently led with warmth, humour, and inclusion."