Curriculum vitae

Felix Bennu

Digital Designer · UX/UI Design · Motion Design · Graphic Design

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Profile

Versatile Digital Designer with 15+ years crafting user-centered digital experiences across agencies, startups, and global freelance work. I combine strong marketing foundations with modern AI-powered workflows to deliver high-impact visual solutions. From UI systems and motion graphics to full brand identities, I bring a strategic, adaptable approach shaped by diverse international experience and a commitment to conscious, purposeful design.

Experience

Jan 2026 – Present

Freelance Digital Designer

Independent · Boulder, CO
  • Designed Merchva, an online shop for thousands of illustrated designs on everyday products, from the store and product pages to the brand and logo
  • Created the brand and website for Earth’s Embrace, an earth-first landscaper in Boulder County
  • Deliver end-to-end UX/UI, branding and motion design for independent clients
Dec 2023 – Jan 2026

Digital Designer

Pynea · London, UK (remote)
  • Partnered with marketing department on integrated campaigns spanning social media, billboard, and web properties
  • Supported lead UI designer on app interface design, contributing to user flows and visual consistency
  • Designed animated scroll website and company sales deck, elevating brand presentation for stakeholders
  • Created polished presentation materials for board meetings and executive communications
  • Conducted campaign research and developed concepts from ideation through final design delivery
Mar 2022 – Dec 2023

Head of Product Development

Source · Phoenix, AZ (remote)
  • Led UX/UI overhaul for breathwork marketplace app featuring world-class instructors
  • Conducted user research, created personas and journey maps to inform design decisions
  • Developed wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups; ran usability testing cycles
  • Collaborated with C-suite and cross-functional teams to align design with business objectives
May 2015 – Mar 2022

Freelance Digital Designer / Digital Nomad

Independent · India, Peru, Ecuador (remote)
  • Delivered branding, web development, and UI/UX design for international clients remotely
  • Created comprehensive digital experiences including websites, app designs, and video content
  • Developed unique perspective on conscious, purposeful design through cross-cultural immersion
Jan 2010 – May 2015

Creative Director & Co-Founder

Gobi Digital · London, UK
  • Co-founded and led creative digital marketing agency
  • Directed personal website and digital presence for Boxing Heavyweight World Champion
  • Delivered full-service branding, UX/UI, and web solutions for corporate finance, legal, and retail clients

Education

Sep 2001 – Jul 2005

BA (Hons) Visual Communication & Marketing

University of Leeds (Leeds, UK)

Key strengths

  • AI-enhanced design workflows
  • Marketing strategy & campaign design
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Rapid adaptability & problem solving
  • User research & UX principles
  • Brand development & visual systems

Technical skills

Design

Figma, XD, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Development

HTML, CSS, WordPress, Responsive Design, Prototyping

AI & Automation

AI Image & video Generation, Workflow Automation, API Integrations, Apps Script