Creative Director & Product Designer

Glasgow, UK

Colin McKinney

Creative Director
& Product Designer

20+ Years Experience

Shaping digital experiences for the world's most recognisable brands. I work at the intersection of design systems, user experience, and creative direction - turning complex challenges into elegant, purposeful solutions.

0+ Years Experience
0+ Global Brands
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Expertise

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01 Figma

Expert-level proficiency across components, auto-layout, variables, and advanced prototyping — from wireframes to production-ready handoff.

02 Design Systems

Architecting scalable, token-based design systems that align design and engineering teams and maintain visual consistency across every touchpoint.

03 UX / UI Design

Translating user research and business requirements into intuitive interfaces that reduce friction, drive engagement, and deliver measurable outcomes.

04 App Design

Native mobile and cross-platform app design, balancing platform conventions with distinctive brand expression across iOS, Android, and responsive web.

05 AI Prototyping

Harnessing AI tools to accelerate ideation, generate rapid prototypes, and explore design directions at a pace that reshapes the creative process.

06 Creative Direction

Setting the visual language and strategic vision for complex projects — leading multidisciplinary teams from initial concept through to final delivery.

07 Project Planning

Structuring design-led projects with clarity — defining scope, milestones, and resource allocation to keep ambitious work on track and within budget.

Selected Work

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2019

Broadcast Platform Redesign

BBC & ITV

2013

Financial Services UX

J.P. Morgan & RBS

2011

Consumer Digital Experience

Tesco & Vodafone

Brand Experience

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Experience

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2017–Present

JP Morgan Chase

Executive Director and GCB Lead

I began my career at J.P. Morgan designing mobile applications, and quickly progressed to become a UX lead in the investment banking space. Today, I lead the design team for the Global Corporate Bank, where I oversee a portfolio of internal platforms and client-facing applications.

2014–2017

Screenmedia

Design Director

As one of the design directors at this Glasgow agency, my role was to enforce mobile and web UX best practices through all stages of the design thinking process. I provided clear creative direction and eventual sign-off on their outputs. Clients included RBS, Vodafone and UWS.

2012–2014

D8

Digital Creative Director

D8 is commonly regarded as one of the best print and branding studios in the UK. I was tasked with building their digital division to transform them into a full-service agency. Working closely with their product team, I delivered creative and innovative solutions across a range of media.

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Get in Touch

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Say hello

hello@colinmckinney.com