Pete León

Work experience

Senior Content Designer

DWP Digital (contract) - October 2023 to Present

Working as the content lead in a data and analytics team, I helped create and implement a content strategy to support the launch of a new service. This role also included conducting a content audit, editing technical guidance, and designing a new SharePoint site.

Senior Content Designer

Scottish Government (contract) - July 2022 to October 2023

Using established style guides, I designed user-centred content for the launch of 2 new benefits. This included collaborating with key stakeholders to create new letters, emails, text messages, web content, and operational guidance.

Content Designer

HMRC (contract) - December 2021 to July 2022

Working closely with a user researcher and interaction designer, I led the content design for a critical new UK customs service. This involved translating complex processes and policies into clear and understandable content.

Content Designer

DWP Digital - March 2019 to December 2021

I was the content lead for several new services, including a fraud and debt system, a jobcentre check-in service, and a video appointment service. I facilitated content workshops and research sessions to iterate designs and improve the user experience.

Digital Content Designer

StepChange Debt Charity - April 2018 to March 2019

I worked in a HR team in the UK’s leading debt charity. Using research and data, I created various digital learning hubs, an onboarding website, and a suite of e-learning content.

Learning Content Transformation Lead

StepChange Debt Charity - July 2017 to April 2018

I led the design and delivery of various digital learning solutions for a multi-million-pound transformation programme. This involved designing and implementing a learning content strategy and working closely with senior stakeholders.

Learning and Development Team Leader

StepChange Debt Charity - January 2014 to April 2018

I managed a high-performing team of learning designers. This included creating and implementing content standards and style guides. I was also responsible for proofreading and signing off all digital and print content before it went live.

Freelance Web Designer

Mobus Design - September 2013 to April 2015

I co-founded and ran a web design business, offering a full branding and web design service. This included using analytics and research to design and iterate web content to improve the user experience.

Learning and Development Advisor

StepChange Debt Charity - October 2006 to January 2014

This role included conducting research with learners and key stakeholders to design effective learning content. I iterated content using in-depth evaluation techniques, feedback, and data.

Education

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Foundation Degree Art and Design

A-level Media Studies

11 GCSEs

Skills

Hard

Content design

Proofreading

Prototyping

HTML and CSS

Interaction design

Graphic design

Soft

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Coaching

Tools

Figma

GOV.UK prototype kit

Miro

Mural

Jira/Confluence

MS Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite