I am a highly experienced and versatile digital professional with extended experience of broad, cross-disciplinary work in graphic design, web development, IT, and media technologies. Possessing a unique blend of artistic vision and technical aptitude, adept at navigating complex technical environments and creatively solving problems. Proven ability to manage projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver impactful digital solutions across various industries, including marketing, SEO, print and digital media, advertising, e-commerce, agency and development. Seeking to leverage extensive experience and diverse skill set in a challenging new role.…

James Uzmen

I am a highly experienced and versatile digital professional with extended experience of broad, cross-disciplinary work in graphic design, web development, IT, and media technologies. Possessing a unique blend of artistic vision and technical aptitude, adept at navigating complex technical environments and creatively solving problems. Proven ability to manage projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver impactful digital solutions across various industries, including marketing, SEO, print and digital media, advertising, e-commerce, agency and development. Seeking to leverage extensive experience and diverse skill set in a challenging new role.…

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I am a highly experienced and versatile digital professional with extended experience of broad, cross-disciplinary work in graphic design, web development, IT, and media technologies. Possessing a unique blend of artistic vision and technical aptitude, adept at navigating complex technical environments and creatively solving problems.

Proven ability to manage projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver impactful digital solutions across various industries, including marketing, SEO, print and digital media, advertising, e-commerce, agency and development. Seeking to leverage extensive experience and diverse skill set in a challenging new role.

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Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Chief Designer and Developer at Online Gambling and Sportsbook Website
June 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Freelance Chief Designer for online gambling and sports book company; breathing live into proprietary, non-editable, turnkey API-driven framework through heavy CSS usage, interfacing with providers’ dev/IT and SEO teams, designing promotion banners and online ads in static, animated GIF and video formats (using Gemini 2.5, Firefly 3, Nano Banana and VEO3 AI models) for marketing, especially on social media.
Volunteer Graphic Designer / Web Designer at The Ideas Hub (Voluntary Charity)
January 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Graphic design and web design for Chelmsford-based charity; display graphics, leaflets, certificates, invitations, signage and presentation panels. Mentoring younger staff in graphic design, software and AI-assisted copy/images; redesigning corporate identity and website.
Freelance WordPress and E-commerce Designer and Developer at Sabuncakiz's Hamam
July 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Designing and developing a full-stack online shop in WordPress and WooCommerce for Sabuncakiz’s Hamam; fully functional with payment processing, bespoke cargo manifest integration, editable product catalog, SEO, Woocommerce variable products and stock integration.
Web Designer and Front and Back End Developer (Poker Product) at Entain PLC
February 18, 2006 - November 30, 2024
• Managed multiple CMS platforms (Documentum Web Publisher, AEM, SiteCore / Vanilla) for flagship Poker product, collaborating with technical teams for design, development and performance optimization. Minimized business disruptions and supported content creators. • Led the transition of a small side blog to into 7 multi-language blogs which became major SEO and marketing tools, designing and managing a highly available WordPress infrastructure. Prioritized security against various online attacks and created various notification mechanisms so the system ran itself 99% of the time. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (SEO, Localization) to deliver websites, campaigns, and solutions. Implemented bespoke tracking systems, redirects, and marketing initiatives. • Designed and implemented CMS components and templates, e-mail campaigns, responsive ad campaigns, landing pages, and bespoke SEO tracking systems. • Collaborated with technical and design teams at sister company, Ivy Comptech, in Hyderabad, India.
Web Designer and PHP Developer at AMPLEFUTURE
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Worked as a Web Designer and Developer, creating and maintaining websites for teens using a proprietary PHP development system. Websites included social media, mobile, and call centre tie-in technologies. Refactored and redesigned flagship website using HTML, PHP, JS, and CSS.
Web Designer and Developer at Blue Edged Media - Southend
February 3, 2004 - January 1, 2005
• Designed and developed websites for financial services clients, banks and loan companies. • Developed a JS and MS SQL-based glazing and window online sales application for Crittall Windows. • Designed marketing e-mail campaigns and mailshots for loan companies.
Contract/Part Time Interactive Designer and Developer at Circle Euro RSCG (London)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Part-time contractor: Designed websites, interactive CDs and promotional videos for clients including HSBC, Peugeot, British Tourist Authority, London Tourist Board and Circle.com. Extensive use of Adobe After Effects, Flash and Macromedia Director.
Web Designer and Developer at EGG INTERACTIVE - London
March 16, 2002 - November 27, 2003
Web design and interactive media work, creating designs for Egg.com, Churchill Insurance and Baillie Gifford.
Interactive Designer and Developer at Clifford-Thames - Chelmsford
March 8, 2001 - March 1, 2003
I worked as a Web Designer and Developer at Clifford Thames, a company that provided software solutions for the automotive industry and dealerships. Clients included Jaguar, Land Rover, Ford, and other automotive companies. I also created motion graphics, signage and presentations for in-house use.

Education

BA in Graphic Design, First Class Honours at Hacettepe University – Ankara, Turkey
September 6, 1988 - March 27, 1992
GCSEs and A-Levels including French, English andMaths at British Council – Ankara, Turkey
January 11, 1985 - January 11, 1986

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization
    uniE621 WordPress and Woocommerce Design and Development for SABUNCAKIZ's HAMAM
    https://www.twine.net/signin Designing and developing an online shop in WordPress and Woocommerce for ‘Sabuncakiz’s Hamam’, a Turkish producer and physical shop specialising in exotic organic oils, soaps, cloths and candles. This site is now fully functional with payment processing, bespoke cargo integration, fully editable product catalogue, SEO, Woocommerce variable products and stock integration. I also supervised and art-directed the product photoshoots and then use a combination of Photoshop and AI to enhance and elevate the product photos, like the example attached here. wordpress woocommerce generativeai photoshop css3 php elementor…
    uniE621 Hero Banner for Casino and Sportsbook web site
    Site promotion hero banner for Casino and Sportsbook website. Casino chip created using Adobe Firefly 3 Generative AI and finalised in Adobe Photoshop. photoshop generativeAI logo graphicdesigner branding webdesigner designer…