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James Walkowiak

Senior creative with 10+ years of experience in graphic design, video editing, multimedia, and digital illustration. My career began in print, where I managed production for an offset, silk screen, and wide-format print house before transitioning into web, digital, and multimedia design.

I've worked as an in-house creative across the advertising, display, software, legal, and government contracting sectors. In my most recent role, I assumed an Art Director position, leading creative direction, overseeing successful campaigns, and mentoring junior designers in print, web, and multimedia. Outside of work, I create mixed-media art and enjoy building cool stuff.

Contact:

619.519.0393  |  [email protected]

Recommendations

Lisa Randazzo
MarkOps Manager/Copywriter
Patterson Dental, Inc.
[email protected]
(818) 469-8190

"James’s ability to blend creativity with technical proficiency made him an invaluable asset to our team. Whether it’s creating stunning visual assets, managing complex multimedia projects, or developing engaging content for digital platforms, his work consistently exceeded expectations.

In addition to his technical skills, James stands out as a collaborator and ontributor. His ability to communicate clearly and effectively, combined with his excellent problem-solving skills, made him a natural leader within our creative team."

Reported directly to L. Randazzo at Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions from 2013-2024.

Dewitt Blankenship
Manager: Management & Mobile Software
Patterson Dental, Inc.
[email protected]

"I didn’t work closely with James on a daily basis, but as a Senior Software Engineering Mgr at Dolphin, I consistently saw his outstanding contributions to our marketing efforts. He created promotional videos to showcase our software features at industry trade shows which drew attention attention to our booth. James also managed most of our company’s website content and consistently produced engaging social media posts that strengthened our online presence. James even lent his creativity to editing our company’s annual holiday video (which were always a blast), and he served as the company photographer at events like trade shows and user meetings to capture memorable moments.

On a personal level, James was always friendly, outgoing, and had a great sense of humor, making him a pleasure to work with. His blend of creativity, initiative, and positive energy would make him a valuable addition to any team. I highly recommend James without reservation."

Worked alongside D. Blankenship at Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions from 2013-2024.

Ken Gladstone
Manager: Imaging & Aquarium© Software
Patterson Dental, Inc.
[email protected]
(818) 335-2668

"As Senior Software Engineering Manager here at Dolphin, I always work closely with our marketing team, so I worked with James throughout his entire tenure here. He was dedicated, competent, hard-working, and talented.

He did graphic design work, web coding, photography, video production -- lots of everything, and he was good at all of it! He was always a pleasure to work with."

Worked alongside K. Gladstone at Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions from 2013-2024.

David S. Furuno, Ph.D.
Senior Director: AMS Electrical Engineering
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
[email protected]
(858) 775-9337

"I worked with James from 2006-2008, when he was the Graphic llustrator for our business group. In this role, he established the branding for our product lines, generated all of the marketing collateral for our booths at CES and other international shows, and provided graphic art for numerous brochures, documents, and proposals.

The hallmarks of James’ work were superior work product quality, creativity, an appreciation for the big picture in our marketing campaigns as well as the details, and speed. He went above and beyond on every assignment."

Reported directly to D. Furuno at GA-ASI from 2006-2007.

Ajay Gupta
Head of PS Sustainability at HP
[email protected]
(619) 846-2209

"James is smart, hardworking and comes up with really good ideas to graphically present the information. He has consistently delivered high quality results with very short turnaround."

Reported directly to A. Gupta at GA-ASI from 2007-2008, and in tandem as a design consultant for personal business from 2007-2010.

Mark Gist
Vice President: Intl. Dev. & Industrial Strategy
BAE Systems, Inc.

"James is an outstanding team member. He brings a strong balance of professional capabilities in graphic design to his willingness to help others be successful. It was a joy to have him as part of our team."

Reported indirectly to M. Gist at GA-ASI from 2007-2012.

Michael Zazucki
Manager: Support Operations
Patterson Dental, Inc.
[email protected]
(213) 759-3535

"I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with James for 11 years at Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions, where he consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity, strategic thinking, and a keen eye for design.

James possesses a unique ability to translate complex ideas into visually stunning and impactful designs. His work has consistently elevated our brand identity and contributed significantly to the success of our marketing campaigns. He excels at understanding the target audience and crafting compelling narratives that resonate with consumers."

Worked alongside M. Zazucki at Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions from 2013-2024.

Kevin Yu
Senior Software Engineer
Patterson Dental, Inc.
[email protected]
(626) 679-3888

"Not a yes man. Will tell you exactly what you need to hear. In my experience, that is rare."

Worked alongside K. Yu at Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions from 2013-2024.

Adam Dewar
Director: Strategic Partnerships
SOCi.ai
[email protected]
(214) 560-8709

"James get’s it, simple. Generally, a discussion about services needed starts with the outline of how the business functions and their goals for the future. Limited structure or guidance is all that is required for high-quality output from James. He understands how business works and even more importantly, how design and marketing can impact that very business and it’s brand."

Worked with A. Dewar as a design consultant from 2007-2010.