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Charlie Hackett

@charliehackett

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Concept-led senior digital designer delivering bold, user-focused UI, email, and on-site experiences.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a Senior Designer role offering creative freedom, conceptual thinking, ownership, opportunities to lead and grow, and impactful, user-focused work.

I am a concept-led digital designer with extensive experience creating high-performing UI, responsive emails, landing pages and on-site assets for major clients, including eBay UK. I manage and mentor design teams, drive template and design system evolution, and contribute strategic creative direction from concept through delivery.

I have a strong background in CMS content creation, UX-focused optimisation, SEO-aware copy and global rollout support, and I’ve been recognised with industry awards and top academic honours. I seek a Senior Designer role that champions creative freedom, conceptual thinking, ownership and continued growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Digital Design Manager

Current

DEPT®

Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Designs high-performing content for eBay UK and manages a growing design team, improving design standards and delivering responsive emails, landing pages, and on-site assets from concept to delivery.

UI Design Landing Pages Design Systems Team Management Mentoring CMS Brand Consistency Creative Direction

Digital Content Executive

Aldermore

Mar 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years 4 months)

Created and optimised on-site content within the CMS to boost visibility, engagement and conversion, collaborating with marketing and UX teams to deliver performance-led content under tight deadlines.

CMS SEO UX collaboration Copywriting Content Strategy Project Management

Global Digital Content Executive

ghd

Sep 2018 - Dec 2018 (3 months)

Supported global rollout of new market websites by building CMS content and designing digital assets to deliver cohesive marketing and PR campaigns across regions.

CMS Digital Assets Campaign Execution SEO Content Localization Merchandising

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UX Design Institute

Diploma, UI Visual Design

2021 - 2021

Grade: 90% PASS

Activities and societies: Modules: UI Design, Branding, Layout; Creative Conscience Awards Silver (Global).

Completed a UI Visual Design Diploma with a 90% pass grade and won Silver at the Creative Conscience Awards.

Manchester School of Art

BA (Hons), Illustration with Animation

2015 - 2018

Grade: First Class

Activities and societies: Exhibited at Mall Galleries (National Students' Art Exhibition); final year project won Silver at Creative Conscience Awards.

Graduated with a First Class BA (Hons) and exhibited work at the Mall Galleries as part of the National Students' Art Exhibition.