Digital Product Designer

8+ years leveraging data, human-centered design, and innovation to create beloved products that drive business growth!

Case studies ↓

Results-oriented.

Figma-Ninja.

Human-centered.

Innovator.

Data-Driven.

Master of new domains.

Results-oriented. Figma-Ninja. Human-centered. Innovator. Data-Driven. Master of new domains.

What it’s like working with me

"I want to acknowledge the amazing asset that James is on a team. He’s good at what he does, he asks excellent questions, he’s great at interfacing with stakeholders and he’s always thinking ahead. It’s easy to get on the same page with James - he’ll tell you what he’s thinking and is concerned with making sure he understands others. It’s such a pleasure to work with him!"

Taylor Collins
Director of UX Design
"James excels as an innovative designer with a knack for thinking creatively and challenging norms. At Symetra, he proved critical in solving complex issues and offering new perspectives. His expertise extends to facilitation, adeptly translating market trends and customer needs into actionable solutions. James is also an effective collaborator, adept at unifying teams and fostering consensus. I highly recommend him as a solution-focused Designer ready to make an immediate impact."

Jonah Cretser-Hartenstein
Venture Builder, AVP
"James excels in product development, placing users at the heart of his work. He conducts thorough, data-driven research, understanding users' broad context and specific behaviors. His rapid prototyping and storytelling skills effectively communicate complex ideas. Beyond his design expertise, James is a remarkable teacher, educating teams in UX best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning. His skill in facilitating workshops advances projects and instills stakeholder confidence."

Sarah Moran
AVP Customer Experience
"As a true end-to-end designer and thinker, James’ range of skills puts him in the valuable intersection of strategy, research, and design. At a consultancy where we engaged with clients on a variety of industries and deliverables, I had the utmost confidence in James to take ownership and consistently deliver high-quality work. James dives deep to uncover the “why” and pushes the project and client teams to focus on the key problems to solve."

Jeff Bick
Creative Director, Experience Design
"A rockstar designer and consultant! James is a fantastic partner to have on any project and really embodies human-centered design values. He cares deeply about the work and consistently delivers high-quality strategic and design thinking. He has been a leader and valuable consultant to our clients, and you can really tell they highly value his work. When faced with work that may be somewhat unsexy, he has continued to drive towards valuable solutions, showing he cares about his craft and the relationships we have with our clients. James, you are a rockstar and make my job easier."

Adam McRae
Creative Project Leader
"James possesses a rare combination of creativity, innovation, and a keen eye for detail. His ability to transform abstract concepts into tangible, user-friendly designs is consistently impressive. One of James’ standout qualities is his adept facilitation of brainstorming sessions, fostering a collaborative environment and extracting innovative solutions. His talents and expertise will undoubtedly continue to make a significant impact in his future endeavors."

Lisa King
Program Manager
"James is one of the most talented designers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Consistently focused on what the user needs, he strives to make sure user experiences are frictionless as possible. We built a custom component library together and logging into figma to see James' latest iterations was often the highlight of my day. His work is exemplary and any company would be lucky to have him."

Dani Timko
Software Engineer
"During his tenure at ZeroTier, James spearheaded a complete redesign of our SaaS Central user interface and experience. This was a highly visible and critical initiative, and James led it with both creativity and precision. James worked seamlessly across our Go-To-Market, Customer Success, Product, and Engineering teams, ensuring alignment at every stage. He also took the initiative to engage directly with customers, incorporating feedback to shape a product experience that was both intuitive and impactful. I am confident James will be an asset to any organization seeking a thoughtful, collaborative, and highly capable design leader."

Angelo Rodriguez
SVP, Global Operations