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.…

David James

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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.…

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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.

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Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at Finning International Inc.
July 31, 2025 - July 28, 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 at Finning Canada
March 1, 2022 - July 28, 2025
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 at CTOMS Inc.
August 1, 2018 - July 28, 2025
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 at Coffee Ring Studio (freelance)
August 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance studio created for experimenting with new techniques and tools achieving unique aesthetic outcomes in both digital and classic mediums. Self-directed project management and creative autonomy. Managing all aspects of the artistic process, including research, sketching, rendering, and final presentation of passion projects.
Art Director at SMS Equipment
July 16, 2012 - September 26, 2016
Produced eye-catching photography and illustrations for a seasonal publication tailored to the industrial mining and construction industry. Developed and maintained the brand identity for an international market.

Education

Certificate of Design Studies at Grant MacEwan
September 2, 1991 - April 24, 1992

Qualifications

Design Thinking
March 18, 2024 - June 9, 2025
Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)
Writing Compelling Digital Copy
February 12, 2024 - June 3, 2024
Nielson Norman Group (NN/g)
Google UX Design Certification
November 8, 2021 - September 15, 2022
Google / Coursera

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Other
    uniE621 Digital Illustration of Luke
    Illustrations using Photoshop brushes and a Wacom tablet to create the image by hand. illustrator…
    uniE621 Digital Illustration of Senna
    Illustrations using Photoshop brushes and a Wacom tablet to create the image by hand. illustrator…
    uniE621 Holiday Market Mug
    This illustration captures the festive spirit of a mid-century modern Christmas set against a backdrop of historic Edmonton. The scene is a warm celebration of giving and togetherness, where clean lines and nostalgic design elements blend with timeless holiday cheer. It's an elegant snapshot that reimagines the past, inviting viewers to share in a moment of joyful celebration within a classic city setting. illustrator…
    uniE621 12 Days of Giving, Christmas 2021 campaign illustrations
    The 12 Days of Giving campaign was developed for Finning International, a large Caterpillar dealership who required a few characters developed to enhance a holiday promotion. Several industrious penguins were made to show a little work-life balance. Visit my Behance portfolio to view more https://www.behance.net/gallery/136023125/12-Days-of-Giving-Illustrations…