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Hi, I’m James McHorse. I’m a senior front-end developer with nearly 15 years of experience, including 12 years shaping Smartsheet’s front-end architecture and design system. I specialize in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and accessible, modular UI components that scale with teams. I enjoy collaborating with product, design, and QA to deliver human-centered UX for AI-powered platforms and interactive experiences. Outside of work I build passion projects like custom Sprinter vans and 3D-printed objects, which keeps me practical about prototyping and problem solving.…Hi, I’m James McHorse. I’m a senior front-end developer with nearly 15 years of experience, including 12 years shaping Smartsheet’s front-end architecture and design system. I specialize in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and accessible, modular UI components that scale with teams. I enjoy collaborating with product, design, and QA to deliver human-centered UX for AI-powered platforms and interactive experiences. Outside of work I build passion projects like custom Sprinter vans and 3D-printed objects, which keeps me practical about prototyping and problem solving.

James McHorse

Front-End Developer, Web Developer, UI Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m James McHorse. I’m a senior front-end developer with nearly 15 years of experience, including 12 years shaping Smartsheet’s front-end architecture and design system. I specialize in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and accessible, modular UI components that scale with teams. I enjoy collaborating with product, design, and QA to deliver human-centered UX for AI-powered platforms and interactive experiences. Outside of work I build passion projects like custom Sprinter vans and 3D-printed objects, which keeps me practical about prototyping and problem solving.…Hi, I’m James McHorse. I’m a senior front-end developer with nearly 15 years of experience, including 12 years shaping Smartsheet’s front-end architecture and design system. I specialize in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and accessible, modular UI components that scale with teams. I enjoy collaborating with product, design, and QA to deliver human-centered UX for AI-powered platforms and interactive experiences. Outside of work I build passion projects like custom Sprinter vans and 3D-printed objects, which keeps me practical about prototyping and problem solving.

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Hi, I’m James McHorse. I’m a senior front-end developer with nearly 15 years of experience, including 12 years shaping Smartsheet’s front-end architecture and design system. I specialize in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and accessible, modular UI components that scale with teams.

I enjoy collaborating with product, design, and QA to deliver human-centered UX for AI-powered platforms and interactive experiences. Outside of work I build passion projects like custom Sprinter vans and 3D-printed objects, which keeps me practical about prototyping and problem solving.

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Work Experience

Senior Front End Developer at Smartsheet

February 1, 2014 - November 18, 2025

Shaped front-end strategy and led the design system development for Smartsheet, delivering reusable, accessible UI components. Migrated the marketing site to a modular Drupal architecture to speed content updates and enforce brand consistency. Integrated REST APIs and front-end tooling (Playwright, Node.js) to improve QA and developer productivity. Mentored engineers, conducted code reviews, and partnered with design and product teams to ship user-centered solutions.

Graphic Designer (Contract Roles) at The Garrigan Lyman Group

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Built on-brand microsites for T-Mobile product launches, optimizing for launch timelines and consistent UX. Collaborated with development and business stakeholders to customize internal agency tools to meet campaign needs. Spearheaded new tooling when gaps were identified, improving deployment speed and content flexibility.

Web/Content Developer at USATourist.com

February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2012

Expanded site content and maintained CMS400-driven workflows to support traffic and localization. Managed remote translators and coordinated international localization for timely, accurate releases. Oversaw ad design and placement, aligning creative and brand messaging across channels.

Graphic Designer (Contract Roles) at Various Graphic Design Contract Roles

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Delivered visual assets for clients including Nordstrom, Cobalt Group, and Veer across digital and print. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce cohesive brand materials and campaign collateral. Translated complex briefs into polished, production-ready designs on schedule.