Rondel Charles
About Rondel Charles
Rondel Charles is a Design Manager specializing in UI and Visual Design at Bixal, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in graphic design and team management, with previous roles at various organizations including Covington & Burling LLP and The ONE Campaign.
Work at Bixal
Rondel Charles has been employed at Bixal since 2020, initially as a Senior Designer before advancing to the role of Design Manager, UI/Visual Design in 2021. In this position, he manages a team of five UX and UI designers within the International Development Team. He functions as a brand steward, providing guidance on enhancing the Bixal brand experience across various mediums. Rondel also leads hiring and interviewing efforts for the UX/UI/Visual Design/Communications practices and facilitates Level of Effort conversations to ensure proper team allocation across projects.
Previous Experience
Rondel Charles has a diverse background in design, having worked in various capacities prior to his tenure at Bixal. He served as a Senior Graphic Designer at Covington & Burling LLP for six months in 2018. He also held positions as a Freelance Graphic Designer for The ONE Campaign in 2016, a Senior Designer - User Experience at USAC from 2016 to 2017, and a Visual Designer at Bixal from 2019 to 2020. His earlier roles include Graphic Designer at Cushman & Wakefield and Graphic Designer/Prepress Operator at Caribbean Print Technologies in Trinidad and Tobago.
Education and Expertise
Rondel Charles studied at Andrews University, where he focused on Design and Applied Arts, achieving a degree in Photography/Design from 2009 to 2011. He also attended the University of the Southern Caribbean, earning an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Business Administration and Management from 2006 to 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in UI/Visual Design and team management, utilizing Human-Centered approaches to foster a positive team environment.
Background
Rondel Charles began his career in design at the University of the Southern Caribbean as a Graphic Designer/Photographer from 2007 to 2008. He later worked at Andrews University Student Movement as a Webmaster/Photographer for nine months in 2010-2011. His professional journey includes significant experience in graphic design across various organizations, including Unicomer (Trinidad) Ltd and Caribbean Print Technologies, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of visual communication and design principles.