James is an award-winning designer and director who makes beautiful things, but never stops at pretty. The visuals are the hook; the thinking is the work. He looks beyond the obvious, asks better questions, and gets to the heart of what clients actually need, not just what they think they want.
Blending instinct with strategy, he creates design solutions that are distinctly tailored, thoughtful, and quietly clever. Brands don’t just look better, they work better. James doesn’t chase trends or surface-level polish. He builds brands with brains and beauty, creating work that feels obvious in hindsight, even when it took a little disruption to get there.
James is an award-winning designer and director who makes beautiful things, but never stops at pretty. The visuals are the hook; the thinking is the work. He looks beyond the obvious, asks better questions, and gets to the heart of what clients actually need, not just what they think they want.
Blending instinct with strategy, he creates design solutions that are distinctly tailored, thoughtful, and quietly clever. Brands don’t just look better, they work better. James doesn’t chase trends or surface-level polish. He builds brands with brains and beauty, creating work that feels obvious in hindsight, even when it took a little disruption to get there.
James is an award-winning designer and director who makes beautiful things, but never stops at pretty. The visuals are the hook; the thinking is the work. He looks beyond the obvious, asks better questions, and gets to the heart of what clients actually need, not just what they think they want.
Blending instinct with strategy, he creates design solutions that are distinctly tailored, thoughtful, and quietly clever. Brands don’t just look better, they work better. James doesn’t chase trends or surface-level polish. He builds brands with brains and beauty, creating work that feels obvious in hindsight, even when it took a little disruption to get there.
Experience
Creative Direction
Design Direction
Art Direction
Strategic Design
Brand Identity
Logo Design
Digital Design
Packaging Design
Motion Graphics
Editorial Design
Campaign Design
Creative Copywriting
Environmental Design
Print Design & Production
Project Management
Client Service
Seven
DESIGN DIRECTOR
2020 — Present
Strategy Creative
DESIGN DIRECTOR
2019 — 2020
Principals
SENIOR DESIGNER
2019 — 2020
Marx Design
SENIOR DESIGNER
2015—2016
Supply
SENIOR DESIGNER
2008—2015
Misc
JUNIOR & INTERMEDIATE
2006—2008
Creative Direction
Design Direction
Art Direction
Strategic Design
Brand Identity
Logo Design
Digital Design
Packaging Design
Motion Graphics
Editorial Design
Campaign Design
Creative Copywriting
Environmental Design
Print Design & Production
Project Management
Client Service
Experience
Awards
Type Directors Club
WINNER
3
Best Design Awards
GOLD
1
SILVER
5
BRONZE
13
FINALIST
32
AGDA
DISTINCTION
3
MERIT
10
FINALIST
20
The Dieline
BRONZE
1