Summary
Richard Hoar is a versatile software engineer and former senior graphic designer with 15 years of experience blending front-end development, UX and corporate creative design. Based in Victoria, BC, he builds and maintains high-profile web properties at Electronic Arts, applying practical expertise in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP/Symfony, Node.js and web standards. His background in professional writing and localization management complements a strong visual sensibility from years designing print and digital systems with Adobe Creative Suite. Richard excels at translating complex brand and editorial requirements into cohesive templates, forms and visual frameworks that scale across products. Comfortable wearing many hats, he bridges design, copy editing and engineering to deliver polished user experiences and production-ready deployments.
15 years of coding experience
BA, English (Literature) & Professional Writing for Web Environments, BA, English (Literature) & Professional Writing for Web Environments at University of Victoria
Diploma, Network & Electronics Technician, Diploma, Network & Electronics Technician at Camosun Community College