I help teams turn complicated products and ideas into clear visual communication.
Explore the WorkI work across disciplines to translate complex ideas into design that’s clear, practical, and durable. My background is rooted in production-level work, where decisions have real constraints like timelines, platforms, budgets, and technical limits. I focus on connecting strategy, craft, and execution so the work holds up once it leaves the concept stage.
Concepts and visual storytelling built to work across multiple touchpoints, from concept through delivery.
Identity work designed to stay consistent across platforms, formats, and teams.
Composition focused on explaining and emphasizing concepts to guide attention.
Structured design focused on hierarchy, readability, and clarity.
Clear goals. Thoughtful exploration. Practical execution.
Every project starts by defining what needs to be communicated, who it’s for, and the constraints it needs to live within. From there, I explore options, narrow deliberately, and build solutions that work in real conditions. I value clear communication, collaboration, and decisions that make the work easier to maintain over time.
Healthcare tech • Government & defense presentations • Consumer packaging • National conferences and events • Software products • Retail environments • Corporate communications • Independent and xperimental projects
A focused selection of campaigns, layouts, motion work, and visual problem-solving. Each project includes context and decision-making, not just final output.
Marketing & Community Engagement
Visual identity and promotional materials supporting arts programs, events, and community outreach initiatives.
Role: Art direction, event collateral, promotional design
Video Production & Motion Graphics
Motion design and video production projects combining animation, storytelling, and live-action across marketing, brand, and event contexts.
Role: Creative direction, videography, editing, motion design, storyboarding
Event Identity Systems
Multi-year conference identity systems shaped by evolving themes, locations, and audiences.
Role: Creative direction, visual systems, campaign design
Editorial & Marketing Collateral
Editorial design and strategic content development across publications, event marketing, and branded communications.
Role: Art direction, editorial design, campaign development
Concept Visualization
High-level concept visualization for military and aerospace programs, focused on clarity, precision, and credibility.
Role: Visual composition, technical illustration, presentation design
Packaging Design
Retail packaging systems for consumer technology, positioned to stand apart in crowded retail environments.
Role: Design, layout, structural coordination
Experimental & Exploratory Work
A curated selection of exploratory projects spanning illustration, editorial, and brand experimentation.
Role: Illustration, layout, visual design
My background is rooted in production-level design, where decisions have real consequences. I’ve worked closely with engineers, developers, and sales teams to turn complex products into visual communication that functions in real environments.
I’m drawn to work that spans print and digital, motion and stillness, structure and intuition. Across healthcare, defense, retail, and entertainment, I’ve built work meant to be clear, durable, and usable over time.
For me, good creative comes down to judgment. Knowing what matters, what can be simplified, and what should be left out. The strongest solutions don’t rely on novelty. They hold up across formats and under real constraints.
Direction, craft, and cross-disciplinary judgment.
Creative Direction
Visual direction across brand, campaigns, and communication work, with an emphasis on clarity and consistency.
Storytelling & Motion
Concept development and motion work used to explain ideas and support understanding.
Communication Design
Presentations and visual materials built to align teams and communicate clearly.
Collaboration & Leadership
Close collaboration with engineers, developers, and stakeholders, with practical guidance that helps teams stay aligned on message trajectory.
Approach
Exploratory when needed. Decisive when it matters. Knowing when to wander and when to commit.
Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects, Premiere, Webflow, and light 3D work in Maya. I heavily rely on sketching, whiteboarding, and very unofficial napkin diagrams, to work ideas out before they ever hit a screen.
“The hallmarks of James’ work were superior work product quality, creativity, an appreciation for the big picture as well as the details, and speed. He went above and beyond on every assignment.”
“James’s ability to blend creativity with technical proficiency made him an invaluable asset… His excellent problem-solving skills made him a natural leader within our creative team.”
"He did graphics, web, photography, video — lots of everything, and he was exceptional at all of it! James was always a pleasure to work with."
