I am a Multimedia Developer with a strong background in Front-End development, 2D motion design, and HTML5 animation. I have worked across diverse industries, including online casino affiliate marketing, motorsport, IT, banking, mining, and FMCG. I love what I do and have been honing these skills for 24 years. I’m passionate about new tech and a firm believer in Agile methodologies, striving to simplify my own workflow and that of my colleagues. I’m fascinated by physics, which I apply to animation to achieve a more natural feel. I work well in large teams or remotely, and I’m a constant communicator. I’m also comfortable working across design and development pipelines, from graphic design and branding to front-end coding, motion graphics, and video production. I’m proactive, resilient, and committed to delivering high-quality digital experiences while staying aligned with client goals and project timelines. I am disabled with a Right Below-Knee amputation but this does not hinder my ability to work; I am fully mobile. I welcome collaboration and enjoy sharing knowledge to help teammates succeed.

James Turner

I am a Multimedia Developer with a strong background in Front-End development, 2D motion design, and HTML5 animation. I have worked across diverse industries, including online casino affiliate marketing, motorsport, IT, banking, mining, and FMCG. I love what I do and have been honing these skills for 24 years. I’m passionate about new tech and a firm believer in Agile methodologies, striving to simplify my own workflow and that of my colleagues. I’m fascinated by physics, which I apply to animation to achieve a more natural feel. I work well in large teams or remotely, and I’m a constant communicator. I’m also comfortable working across design and development pipelines, from graphic design and branding to front-end coding, motion graphics, and video production. I’m proactive, resilient, and committed to delivering high-quality digital experiences while staying aligned with client goals and project timelines. I am disabled with a Right Below-Knee amputation but this does not hinder my ability to work; I am fully mobile. I welcome collaboration and enjoy sharing knowledge to help teammates succeed.

Available to hire

I am a Multimedia Developer with a strong background in Front-End development, 2D motion design, and HTML5 animation. I have worked across diverse industries, including online casino affiliate marketing, motorsport, IT, banking, mining, and FMCG. I love what I do and have been honing these skills for 24 years. I’m passionate about new tech and a firm believer in Agile methodologies, striving to simplify my own workflow and that of my colleagues. I’m fascinated by physics, which I apply to animation to achieve a more natural feel. I work well in large teams or remotely, and I’m a constant communicator.

I’m also comfortable working across design and development pipelines, from graphic design and branding to front-end coding, motion graphics, and video production. I’m proactive, resilient, and committed to delivering high-quality digital experiences while staying aligned with client goals and project timelines. I am disabled with a Right Below-Knee amputation but this does not hinder my ability to work; I am fully mobile. I welcome collaboration and enjoy sharing knowledge to help teammates succeed.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Integrated Designer at Think Studio
November 1, 2023 - Present
Integrated Designer responsible for 2D animation and motion graphics for social assets, mobile-responsive email design, and digital design; provides front-end development support to the development team as needed.
Front-end Developer at Live Communications
February 28, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Mobile-responsive AMP email design and development; cross-platform testing for First National Bank, Rand Merchant Bank, and Isuzu; developed and deployed Adobe AIR apps; Moodle LMS development; AWS Device Farm testing; pixel streaming servers with Unreal Engine; website development and maintenance for Isuzu SA; interactive PDFs and digital content for social platforms; explored AR possibilities; UI design for banking and motor vehicle sectors.
Multimedia Designer at Duxbury Networking
December 31, 2016 - September 19, 2025
Content creation for www.duxbury.co.za; print campaigns, catalogues, packaging design; mobile-responsive emailers; marketing material for 14+ IT vendors; video editing and motion graphics; HTML/CSS; Joomla and Magento development; social media assets; training in network topology.
Front-End Developer at Oliver
September 30, 2019 - September 19, 2025
HTML/HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, motion graphics; Celtra/Sizmek advertising; web development and UI/UX design; HTML5 banner creation; mobile-responsive email development for Unilever UK/USA/South East Asia, Royal Mail, Honda, 3M, Mozilla, Lendy & KPMG. Managed digital assets in Adobe Experience Manager; collaborated with US/Asia teams due to night-shift schedule.
Front-end Developer at Live Communications
February 28, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Mobile responsive AMP email design, development and cross-platform testing for FNB, RMB, and ISUZU. Developed and deployed Mobile/Desktop Applications in Adobe AIR; Moodle LMS development; tested Web/Desktop apps on AWS services; set up and managed pixel streaming servers with Unreal Engine; designed and maintained ISUZU SA websites; created interactive PDFs; produced social media content; explored AR; UI design for banking and motor sectors. Relocated to the UK and transitioned away from the role.
Flash Developer at Aqua Online
December 31, 2006 - September 19, 2025
MINI Odyssey campaign design/development; browser-based games for Sun International; MTN touch kiosks development for stores; involved in large-scale campaigns.
Digital Designer at Osiris Trading
December 31, 2005 - September 19, 2025
HTML, CSS, Flash development; rich media banner development; email design and development for the Online Casino industry; night shift work.
Digital Designer at The WinWin Group
December 31, 2004 - September 19, 2025
Web and multimedia development; 2D animation with Flash; video editing, sound design, digital design, email design and development, HTML and CSS.

Education

Diploma in New Media Development at Vega: The Brand Communication School
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2003
Diploma in Graphic Design at AAA - School of Advertising
January 1, 1998 - June 1, 1998
High School Diploma at Ferndale High School
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

Advanced Flash Actionscript
January 1, 2002 - July 1, 2002
Wireless Engineering
August 1, 2010 - September 30, 2010
Network topology certification
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Layer 2 and 3 switching certification
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Wireless networking certification
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education