Hi there, I'm James 👋

Product Designer & Manager
who believes in people over pixels.

I solve complex problems,
craft delightful experiences,
and ship solutions that matter.

Product Designer
& Manager who believes in people over pixels.

I solve complex problems,
craft delightful experiences,
and ship solutions that matter.

UX/UI DESIGN

Student Productivity Mobile App

Plus 1

UX/UI DESIGN

Agent Knowledge Management System

UX/UI DESIGN

Making the world more mindful

Meditation app image

Meditator

LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGN

Restructuring the website to optimize conversion

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Hi, I'm James! 👋

Product Designer & Manager with a knack for solving complex problems and a passion for making experiences smarter and better.

Born and raised in Bristol (South West UK), with a six-year detour to Ireland—my probable retirement spot when I make it! I’m a husband, dad to two wonderful little people, and an unapologetic boy band fan with objectively terrible music taste (which, somehow, I still don’t know the lyrics to).

My 14 year experience spans the public sector, where I’ve driven efficiency and digital transformation, and big tech, where I’ve led innovation in internal tooling for Trust & Safety teams, refined user support eco-systems for the biggest online platforms and transformed customer service support teams, processes and tools on a global scale.

I thrive at the intersection of design, technology, and strategy—bringing intuitive solutions to complex challenges. I’m passionate about human behaviour, user experience, immersive technology, and the responsible use of AI to create smarter, safer, more impactful experiences.

At my core, I believe in people over pixels—crafting products that don’t just work, but truly make a difference!

UX Designer
UX Designer
UX Designer

My experience 💼

Some of the organisations that
I have impacted so far

Meta

Design,
Performance Support

Twitter

Product Management,
Trust & Safety

Twitter

Product Management,
Trust & Safety

Ministry of Defence

Product Management,
Supply Chain

Ministry of Defence

Product Management,
Supply Chain

Facebook

Program Management,
Trust & Safety

Facebook

Program Management,
Trust & Safety

Google

Product Management,
Trust & Safety (YouTube)

Google

Product Management,
Trust & Safety (YouTube)

Royal Mail

Program Management,
Continuous Improvement

Royal Mail

Program Management,
Continuous Improvement

My expertise 💡

Skills that I use to create
world-class products and solutions

Skills that I use to create world-class products

User-Centric Design

Skilled in ideating, prototyping and delivering user experiences through streamlined processes and intuitive design solutions.

Problem Solving

Expert in project mgt, human behaviour, and continuous improvement. I drive solutions that elevate business outcomes.

I conduct workshops to come up with new ideas and to promote cross-functional ideation.

Problem Solving

Expert in project mgt, human behaviour, and continuous improvement. I drive solutions that elevate business outcomes.

Digital Transformation

I streamline workflows, automate inefficiencies, and design scalable solutions that save costs and boost operational efficiency.

Digital Transformation

I streamline workflows, automate inefficiencies, and design scalable solutions that save costs and boost operational efficiency.

Visual Design Craft

With 2 Masters, I am skilled in UI/UX design, 2D & 3D design, animation - but with a passion for accessibility integration.

To make outstanding UX work, it still needs polished visual design in which I excel as well.

Visual Design Craft

With 2 Masters, I am skilled in UI/UX design, 2D & 3D design, animation - but with a passion for accessibility integration.

Collaboration

Proven leadership in guiding diverse project teams enabling collaborative and delivering impactful project outcomes.

Collaboration

Proven leadership in guiding diverse project teams enabling collaborative and delivering impactful project outcomes.

Artificial Intelligence

Leveraging AI-driven automation to simplify decision-making, improve user experiences, and create smarter experiences.

Artificial Intelligence

Leveraging AI-driven automation to simplify decision-making, improve user experiences, and create smarter experiences.

My favourite tools 🛠️

My toolkit to success blends together product, design, and technical know-how

Design

Branding

UI/UX Design

Learning Experience/ Instructional Design

Prototyping

Development

C++

C#

HTML & CSS

Spatial Computing (AR/VR/MR/XR)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator / XD

Blender

Figma

Unity & Unreal Engine 5

Testimonials 🙏

Don't believe me - hear it
from the others

Don't believe me - hear it from the others

"Working with James was an absolute privilege.

He has a rare ability to balance strategic vision with meticulous attention to detail, consistently identifying opportunities to enhance processes and drive meaningful impact."

Erica S. - Head of Policy, Twitter

"James is an exceptionally talented and innovative designer and one of my personal favorite team members with whom I have collaborated with. James is a warm, collaborative team member who is an ace at building comradery within a team and developing cross-functional relationships."

"James is an exceptionally talented and innovative designer and one of my personal favorite team members with whom I have collaborated with. James is a warm, collaborative team member who is an ace at building comradery within a team and developing cross-functional relationships."

Erin W. - Product Manager, Meta

"His ability to lead a team of designers and project partners was exceptional—he fostered collaboration, ensured alignment, and kept the project moving forward with a clear vision.

His strategic approach and dedication to delivering high-quality learning experiences were instrumental in the success of this project."

"His ability to lead a team of designers and project partners was exceptional—he fostered collaboration, ensured alignment, and kept the project moving forward with a clear vision.

His strategic approach and dedication to delivering high-quality user experiences were instrumental in the success of this project."

Anthony R. - Head of L&D, Meta

"What sets James apart is his engaging style, he doesn’t just provide answers; he works closely with teams and clients to co-create impactful solutions that are both practical and effective.

His ability to blend data-driven insights with real-world business needs ensures that the changes he implements drive measurable improvements."

Aaron B. - Managing Director, Parcelforce

"James is an outstanding Product Manager who cuts through complexity to deliver data-driven, high-impact solutions. He continuously aligns cross-functional teams, leveraging insights to drive efficiency and results.

A natural leader, he brings out the best in every team, ensuring engineers, analysts, and stakeholders collaborate seamlessly!"

"His ability to lead a team of designers and project partners was exceptional—he fostered collaboration, ensured alignment, and kept the project moving forward with a clear vision.

His strategic approach and dedication to delivering high-quality user experiences were instrumental in the success of this project."

David W. - Commander, Ministry of Defence

"I've had the pleasure of collaborating with James, and l've been consistently impressed by his design skills.

His ability to critically assess business and project needs, design and develop innovative solutions to scale our learning and performance support strategy has been a game-changer and deliver business impact."

Natalie T. - Consultant, Meta