Hi, I’m Jamey Sample (James). I’m a professional media creator based in the Greater Seattle area, with 15+ years of enterprise experience crafting video productions, brand strategies, and interactive UI/UX experiences. I blend strategy with hands-on execution to deliver cohesive brand stories and digital products, spanning storyboards, photography, videography, motion design, and front-end development. I’ve led end-to-end projects for corporate and enterprise clients, building brand identities, style guides, and custom websites while driving social media campaigns and digital marketing optimization. I thrive on collaboration, stay adaptable under tight timelines, and focus on measurable results and accessible, high-quality design.

Jamey Sample (James)

Hi, I’m Jamey Sample (James). I’m a professional media creator based in the Greater Seattle area, with 15+ years of enterprise experience crafting video productions, brand strategies, and interactive UI/UX experiences. I blend strategy with hands-on execution to deliver cohesive brand stories and digital products, spanning storyboards, photography, videography, motion design, and front-end development. I’ve led end-to-end projects for corporate and enterprise clients, building brand identities, style guides, and custom websites while driving social media campaigns and digital marketing optimization. I thrive on collaboration, stay adaptable under tight timelines, and focus on measurable results and accessible, high-quality design.

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Hi, I’m Jamey Sample (James). I’m a professional media creator based in the Greater Seattle area, with 15+ years of enterprise experience crafting video productions, brand strategies, and interactive UI/UX experiences. I blend strategy with hands-on execution to deliver cohesive brand stories and digital products, spanning storyboards, photography, videography, motion design, and front-end development.

I’ve led end-to-end projects for corporate and enterprise clients, building brand identities, style guides, and custom websites while driving social media campaigns and digital marketing optimization. I thrive on collaboration, stay adaptable under tight timelines, and focus on measurable results and accessible, high-quality design.

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Work Experience

Owner & Creative Producer at The Ships’ Wake Media
January 1, 2024 - November 20, 2025
Expanded 15+ year creative practice into full-service agency specializing in brand development, video production, and digital marketing for small businesses and professionals. Leading strategic planning and hands-on execution across all creative disciplines. Develop comprehensive brand identities, style guides, and custom websites while creating social media content and providing strategic consultation on digital marketing optimization and SEO integration. Create promotional videos, cinematic real estate property tours, and motion design projects while managing ongoing social media campaigns with custom video content. Conduct strategic presentations and ongoing consultation with real estate brokerages on digital marketing optimization, industry trends, and best practices.
Senior Motion Designer | Video Producer | Visual Design Lead at Truist | BB&T
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Produced video and digital content for product promotions, social media, and internal executive communications at Fortune 500 financial institution while contributing to marketing strategy and brand stewardship. Designed and coded interactive web tutorials using HTML, JavaScript, and Lottie for digital banking education; conceptualized and produced high-volume creative assets for external agency campaigns and social media channels, delivering significant cost savings. Operated cameras, lighting, microphones, and other professional equipment for video shoots and studio/field production; produced storyboards, original artwork, and motion graphics for internal and external projects with complete post-production editing and final delivery. Served as visual brand steward ensuring guideline compliance across internal teams and agency partners for legacy and post-merger brands; delivered rapid video edits for executive communications and created visual presentations for management.
Web Design Manager at BB&T, Raleigh, NC
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Managed creative team and provided art direction for enterprise web presence and digital applications. Led team through enterprise transformation and agile methodology adoption. Directed brand integrity initiatives across external-facing digital properties. Researched and implemented industry trends and design best practices.
Web Design Manager at BB&T
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Managed creative team and provided art direction for enterprise web presence and digital applications. Led team through enterprise transformation and agile methodology adoption. Directed brand integrity initiatives across external-facing digital properties. Researched and implemented industry trends and design best practices.
Web Designer at BB&T, Raleigh, NC
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Lead Designer within the large-scale Digital Department driving the bank's online presence – executed front-end development and UI design for corporate websites, digital banking applications, and marketing campaigns including animated video content. Designed and hand-coded responsive interfaces for corporate websites and online banking applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript while maintaining brand consistency. Spearheaded visual design and development for the bank's flagship website redesign—a highly visible enterprise initiative from concept to launch. Created promotional advertising campaigns including animated and interactive elements. Developed promotional campaigns including animated banners, interactive elements, and custom illustration artwork for digital marketing initiatives.
Web Designer at BB&T
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Lead Designer within the large-scale Digital Department driving the bank's online presence – executed front-end development and UI design for corporate websites, digital banking applications, and marketing campaigns including animated video content. Designed and hand-coded responsive interfaces for corporate websites and online banking applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript while maintaining brand consistency. Spearheaded visual design and development for the bank's flagship website redesign—a highly visible enterprise initiative from concept to launch. Created promotional advertising campaigns including animated and interactive elements. Developed promotional campaigns including animated banners, interactive elements, and custom illustration artwork for digital marketing initiatives.

Education

Training, Cinema4D, Advanced Animation Practice, and Character Rigging at School of Motion, Bradenton, FL
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Motion Designers Program: Storyboarding, Illustration and Design, and Animation Techniques at MoGraph Mentor, Sarasota, FL
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Advanced Design Studies: Advertising Design, Layout, and Web Marketing at Sessions.edu, New York, NY
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Web Development Certificate at The University of Advancing Computer Technology, Tempe, AZ
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Cinema4D Advanced Animation Practice and Character Rigging at School of Motion
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Advanced Design Studies: Advertising Design, Layout, and Web Marketing at MoGraph Mentor
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Web Development Certificate at Sessions.edu
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Web Development Education at The University of Advancing Computer Technology
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025

Qualifications

Web Development Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Motion Designers Program: Storyboarding, Illustration and Design, and Animation Techniques
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet