- Art Director
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
David James
- Edmonton, Canada
- 7 projects
I am a multidisciplinary designer passionate about crafting engaging digital experiences.
About
I am a multidisciplinary designer passionate about crafting engaging digital experiences. With a strong foundation in UX design, I specialize in creating intuitive and user-centered solutions, enriched by my skills in captivating illustration and evocative photography.
I enjoy pushing boundaries and driving innovation in design, whether it’s through freelance projects or leading brand consistency across international markets. My experience spans UX/UI design, graphic design, and art direction, allowing me to bring a diverse skill set to any creative challenge.
- Joined July 2025
Industry experience
- Manufacturing
- Transportation & Logistics
- Media & Entertainment
- Other
Projects · 7
- Art Director
- Character Designer
- Illustrator
- Illustrator
- Art Director
- Illustrator
- Infographic Designer
This custom colouring book series created for Wheaton Toyota on the Trail introduces young visitors to the dealership through an engaging, friendly mascot guide. Featuring clean, bold line art ideal for children, the cover page opens with an energetic, leaping mascot alongside prominent dealership branding. The story begins right at the dealership building, establishing a welcoming atmosphere before following the character on a variety of everyday adventures paired with different Toyota models. Throughout the series, each page highlights a specific vehicle model tailored to a distinct lifestyle activity. The friendly mascot is shown carrying shopping bags beside a sleek hatchback at a downtown parking meter, posing with a soccer ball next to a RAV4 at a sports stadium, and wearing a backpack alongside a rugged Tacoma pickup truck set against a scenic mountain backdrop. By blending family-friendly fun with recognizable vehicles and settings, the colouring pages offer an entertaining activity that reinforces the dealership's brand while families visit the showroom or service department.
- Art Director
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Art Director
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Brand Designer
- Illustrator
Work experience· 5 roles
UX/UI Designer · Finning International Inc.Jul 2025 – Jul 2025
Built upon existing visual design skills with UX/UI methodology to create effective user flows and interaction design. Advanced the existing design system with consistency of established components using corporate brand standards and industry best practices. Provided design direction to engineers with the understanding of technical requirements involving the user interface or journey. Conducted usability testing and iterated on designs.
Graphic Designer · Finning CanadaMar 2022 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Drove innovation and pushed boundaries of existing designs and design standards for an international brand. Introduced systems and methodology to improve design efficiency and project delivery to internal stakeholders. Developed and upheld brand standards for regions across the globe.
Marketing Projects Manager · CTOMS Inc.Aug 2018 – Jul 2025 · 7 yrs
Provided clear, actionable direction to a multidisciplinary team. Responsible for delivering a distance learning product on an established timeline for advanced emergency first aid.
Full-Stack Graphic Designer · Coffee Ring Studio (freelance)Aug 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 4 mos
Art Director · SMS EquipmentJul 2012 – Sep 2016 · 4 yrs 3 mos
Education
Certificate of Design Studies · Grant MacEwan1991 – 1992
Certifications and awards
Design Thinking2024 – 2025
Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)
Writing Compelling Digital Copy2024
Nielson Norman Group (NN/g)
Google UX Design Certification2021 – 2022
Google / Coursera
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