smarmara ltd
About

My story

I'm Simon, a Creative & Technologist with over 10 years of international experience. Now based in Halifax, NS, I blend graphic design, UX/UI, front-end development, and innovative digital solutions across industries.

I'm curious, collaborative, and focused on user-centred outcomes. Tools include Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, React, and generative AI.

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Experience

Education & career at a glance

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Capabilities

Design capabilities, tools & expertise

UX & Prototyping

Expert

End-to-end user flows and interactive prototypes; high-fidelity components.

Tools / Skillset
FigmaSketch

Branding & Graphics

Expert

Vector illustration, brand assets, marketing collateral, and campaign visuals.

Tools / Skillset
PhotoshopIllustratorInDesign

Web & App Coding

Advanced

Responsive, accessible web experiences with strong UX foundations.

Tools / Skillset
ReactNext.jsHTML5Webflow

AI Applications

Advanced

Integrating LLMs to generate code/content and accelerate production.

Tools / Skillset
OpenAIOSS LLMsGeminifal.ai

Design Thinking & Strategy

Proficient

Workshops, synthesis, and translation of research into roadmaps.

Tools / Skillset
JTBDDesign Thinking

Video & Animation

Advanced

Motion graphics and social-first videos for clear, engaging stories.

Tools / Skillset
After EffectsPremiere Pro

3D Rendering

Proficient

Photorealistic visuals and scenes for presentations and campaigns.

Tools / Skillset
BlenderSplineDimension

Presentation Design

Expert

Narrative decks, master templates, and bespoke visuals.

Tools / Skillset
PowerPointKeynoteGoogle SlidesFigma Slides

Thought Leadership

Expert

Data-driven reports, visual storytelling, and multimedia assets that position brands as authoritative voices.

Tools / Skillset
IllustratorInDesignAfter EffectsPremiere ProFigma
Clients

Clients & Industry Experience

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

9+ years
Unilever
CifComfortDomestos / DomexPersil / OMOLifebuoyLysoformSavoWipolVaseline
Pernod Ricard
Chivas RegalKahlúaMalibu
Fwip

Agencies & Networks

12+ years
MullenLowe Group
Salt CommunicationsLola
Next15 Group
SavantaEncoreLexisStory
WPP
OgilvyBurson-Marsteller / BursonsMindshare
Havas
Havas HealthHavas Media Team

Education

5+ years
IEDPAACSBJohns HopkinsOxford SaïdLSEUBC SauderChicago BoothMIT SloanUSC MarshallLBSUniversity of Cambridge

Technology

4+ years
OracleQuickenSimplifiWiseIntuitQuickBooksAvinode Group