Rob Magowan
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Stefano Bianchini
A few years ago I connected with Rob for a Job opportunity that then didn't go through. After some time, Rob proactively reconnected with me remembering my profile: he had a stellar position in mind that that was a perfect fit with my career path. He then accompanied me across all the steps of the hiring journey, providing prompt insights and tips.at all stages. It turned to be a dream job. Thanks Rob!
Hannah Horton
Rob is a breath of fresh air! The first recruiter I've worked with who really took the time to understand me, my background and my skillset, then figure out whether the opportunity he had was likely to be a good match. Throughout the recruitment process I felt that I was being totally supported and really well advised by an expert - from running through slides together before a presentation task through to giving me great advice about following up on something I'd struggled to articulate in an interview, it is clear that Rob really understands design leadership. He took great care to ensure I was well informed about the process and expectations throughout. I'd highly recommend working with Rob to any design leaders looking for a move or trying to fill a role.
Stefano Bianchini
A few years ago I connected with Rob for a Job opportunity that then didn't go through. After some time, Rob proactively reconnected with me remembering my profile: he had a stellar position in mind that that was a perfect fit with my career path. He then accompanied me across all the steps of the hiring journey, providing prompt insights and tips.at all stages. It turned to be a dream job. Thanks Rob!
Hannah Horton
Rob is a breath of fresh air! The first recruiter I've worked with who really took the time to understand me, my background and my skillset, then figure out whether the opportunity he had was likely to be a good match. Throughout the recruitment process I felt that I was being totally supported and really well advised by an expert - from running through slides together before a presentation task through to giving me great advice about following up on something I'd struggled to articulate in an interview, it is clear that Rob really understands design leadership. He took great care to ensure I was well informed about the process and expectations throughout. I'd highly recommend working with Rob to any design leaders looking for a move or trying to fill a role.
Stefano Bianchini
A few years ago I connected with Rob for a Job opportunity that then didn't go through. After some time, Rob proactively reconnected with me remembering my profile: he had a stellar position in mind that that was a perfect fit with my career path. He then accompanied me across all the steps of the hiring journey, providing prompt insights and tips.at all stages. It turned to be a dream job. Thanks Rob!
Hannah Horton
Rob is a breath of fresh air! The first recruiter I've worked with who really took the time to understand me, my background and my skillset, then figure out whether the opportunity he had was likely to be a good match. Throughout the recruitment process I felt that I was being totally supported and really well advised by an expert - from running through slides together before a presentation task through to giving me great advice about following up on something I'd struggled to articulate in an interview, it is clear that Rob really understands design leadership. He took great care to ensure I was well informed about the process and expectations throughout. I'd highly recommend working with Rob to any design leaders looking for a move or trying to fill a role.
Stefano Bianchini
A few years ago I connected with Rob for a Job opportunity that then didn't go through. After some time, Rob proactively reconnected with me remembering my profile: he had a stellar position in mind that that was a perfect fit with my career path. He then accompanied me across all the steps of the hiring journey, providing prompt insights and tips.at all stages. It turned to be a dream job. Thanks Rob!
Hannah Horton
Rob is a breath of fresh air! The first recruiter I've worked with who really took the time to understand me, my background and my skillset, then figure out whether the opportunity he had was likely to be a good match. Throughout the recruitment process I felt that I was being totally supported and really well advised by an expert - from running through slides together before a presentation task through to giving me great advice about following up on something I'd struggled to articulate in an interview, it is clear that Rob really understands design leadership. He took great care to ensure I was well informed about the process and expectations throughout. I'd highly recommend working with Rob to any design leaders looking for a move or trying to fill a role.
Experience
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Design Leaders Community
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Leaders Community (Coming Soon)
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Mar 2023 - Present
Uniting diverse and passionate individuals to create an exceptional peer-to-peer design and innovation leadership community, exclusively for top-level leaders. Through open communication, shared knowledge, and collective problem-solving, we drive excellence in innovation and design, with the aim of shaping industries, transforming societies, and creating a better future for all. Uniting diverse and passionate individuals to create an exceptional peer-to-peer design and innovation leadership community, exclusively for top-level leaders. Through open communication, shared knowledge, and collective problem-solving, we drive excellence in innovation and design, with the aim of shaping industries, transforming societies, and creating a better future for all.
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Design Leaders Executive Search
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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Executive Search | Design & Innovation | US, UK & Europe - www.designleaders.com
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Jun 2016 - Present
Design Leaders is a Design & Innovation Executive Search Consultancy partnering with some of the world's most innovative brands, agencies, and high-growth tech start-ups. We source and deliver diverse, forward-thinking, and high-performing leadership talent across the US, UK and Europe. Design Leaders' success is built upon our relationships within the design leadership community. Our team has a combined 35 years of experience and we pride ourselves on being able to match experience design and product leaders who align with the mission and values of our clients. We have successfully placed multiple leaders, shaped and built design and product teams and as a result, positively impacted the businesses and people we’ve worked with. - Contact us today to discuss your hiring requirements. www.designleaders.com Show less
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AMAVI Watches Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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Founder - Successfully sold and exited the business
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Mar 2020 - Feb 2023
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Favourite People
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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MD | Co Founder (Favourite People) UX Recruitment | Digital Recruitment | Executive Recruitment
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
Favourite People was founded by Rob Magowan, Andrea Moustacas & Matt Hackett in partnership with James Caan's Recruitment Entrepreneur. With a combined 30 years recruitment experience, we have developed excellent market knowledge and a real understanding of the Creative, Digital and Marketing sectors. If you're a client looking to recruit your ideal candidate or a candidate looking to be paired with your ideal role, we can help you with the following disciplines: UX Designers, UX Architects, Interaction Designers, UI Designers, UX Researchers, Service Designers, Mobile Product Designers, Digital Product Managers, Innovation specialists, CEO's, COO's and Operations Directors Show less
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Orchard
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Creative and Digital Recruitment Specialist
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Jun 2012 - May 2014
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Goldsmiths
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United Kingdom
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sales
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May 2011 - May 2012
Developing and maintaining excellent customer relationships in order to drive sales and provide an exceptional customer experience. Managing all in store Visual Merchandizing. Developing and maintaining excellent customer relationships in order to drive sales and provide an exceptional customer experience. Managing all in store Visual Merchandizing.
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Barclays
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Inbound / Outbound Tele Sales
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Nov 2009 - Apr 2011
Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with customers, team members and managers; Conducting customer satisfaction surveys; Working to very strict performance and sales target via monthly KPI’s. I managed to hit target on many occasions and one month I was number 1 out of 779 people for sales performance; Excellent telephone manor with experience in both inbound and outbound sales. Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with customers, team members and managers; Conducting customer satisfaction surveys; Working to very strict performance and sales target via monthly KPI’s. I managed to hit target on many occasions and one month I was number 1 out of 779 people for sales performance; Excellent telephone manor with experience in both inbound and outbound sales.
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Shop Direct
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Digital Artworker
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Sep 2009 - Nov 2009
I was employed as a Digital Artworker on a freelance basis after being made redundant from Lateral Visions. I was employed as a Digital Artworker on a freelance basis after being made redundant from Lateral Visions.
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Lateral Visions Software Ltd.
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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Digital Designer
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Aug 2007 - Aug 2009
Responsible for the 3D and Digital Graphics portfolio, Client presentations, Forging relationships with clients by gaining a clear understanding of their requirements., Working as part of a successful team, Generating new business via networking meetings, Developing marketing strategies. Responsible for the 3D and Digital Graphics portfolio, Client presentations, Forging relationships with clients by gaining a clear understanding of their requirements., Working as part of a successful team, Generating new business via networking meetings, Developing marketing strategies.
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UKAEA, Culham
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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Digital Designer
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2006 - 2006
Interacting with scientists to collect data and translate it graphically using Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Interacting with scientists to collect data and translate it graphically using Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
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Education
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2004 - 2007
Lancaster University
2.1, Information Illustration
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