JT

James Taylor Sr.

Available to hire

Work experience

Creative Design / Website / Network Consultant · FreelanceJun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Direct creative projects for multiple large clients, driving increased web traffic and social engagement. Use AI tools to accelerate graphics, illustration, and video production while maintaining consistent brand standards. Create visual content aligned to brand guidelines across client deliverables. Also deploy and manage Ubiquiti network systems for enterprise clients with 100+ devices, ensuring secure infrastructure and client portal access. Provide Tier II/III technical support across multiple companies by troubleshooting network, security, and hardware issues while maintaining uptime and performance.

Director of Marketing · Lycos, Inc.Jan 2017 – Jan 2022 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Led design and marketing efforts across product lines to strengthen market positioning and grow audience engagement. Produced 100+ marketing and design assets across brand touchpoints, improving visual consistency and campaign execution. Directed graphic and digital campaigns, improving client satisfaction and customer retention. Translated user feedback into analytics, redesigning WordPress sites and improving user retention by 20% within six months via targeted enhancements. Improved website load speeds by 40% by implementing responsive technology and performance-focused changes.

Sr. Graphic Designer & Webmaster · American Gramaphone RecordsOct 2003 – Jan 2017 · 13 yrs 4 mos

Unified visual standards across branding, graphic design, and digital campaigns for 20+ album releases and tours. Established a cohesive visual identity that supported 60%+ growth in social following and email list engagement. Managed multiple time-sensitive design initiatives, improving turnaround by 30% through streamlined processes and cross-functional collaboration. Applied graphic design and typography skills to 50+ products and promotional assets across vinyl, digital, and print channels, supporting major album recognition.

Education

Associate of Arts in Computer Animation / Multimedia · The Art Institutes, Dallas, Texas1997
Continuing Education · Academy of Arts, California2013

Certifications and awards

Story Xperimental with Pixar — X in a Box - Story Boarding & Storytelling Certification2030 – 2026
Project Management — Google2030 – 2026
UI / UX Design — Google2030 – 2026

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