About James

I’m a multidisciplinary designer based in East Grinstead, West Sussex, with more than 12 years of professional creative experience across digital design, graphic design, motion, animation and illustration, alongside a growing focus on 3D modelling, CAD and physical design.

My background is in animation, which I studied at Ravensbourne University. It gave me a strong foundation in visual storytelling, composition and movement, but my career has never remained within one particular discipline. Over time, I’ve applied that background across a much broader range of digital, graphic and interactive design work.

I’ve worked across industries including travel, digital marketing, technology and utilities, both in permanent roles and through freelance projects. This has given me the opportunity to work on everything from campaigns, websites and email design to motion graphics, illustration and exhibition work.

More recently, I’ve expanded further into 3D modelling, CAD and additive manufacturing. I’ve designed and printed custom parts, prototypes, replacement components, models and display pieces, considering not just how something looks, but how it fits together, how it will be manufactured and how it will work in the real world.

Outside commercial work, I continue to draw, create artwork and experiment with personal projects. Away from design, my interests include martial arts, cycling, travelling, reading comics and playing both video and tabletop games. I’ve travelled to more than 25 countries and am usually happiest when I have a new project or idea to work on, or a new trip lined up.

My Skills

Graphic Design
Motion Graphics
Animation
Illustration
Branding
UX/UI
Typography
3D Modelling
CAD
Additive Manufacturing
Video Editing
Web & Landing Page Design
Email Design

My Software & Tools

Figma
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Wacom Intuos Pro S Tablet
Blender
Autodesk Fusion
Canva
HTML/CSS
WordPress
Shopify
Notion
n8n

My Experience

Digital Creative
Dotdigital, January 2020 – August 2026

Creative Designer
DLG, November 2019 – January 2020

Designer
MyOffers, January 2017 – November 2019

Designer
NCL Tours, March 2014 – October 2016

My Education

PGDip Indie Game Development
Falmouth University, 2022

BA (Hons) Animation
Ravensbourne University, 2012