James and jess

Hey there!

I’m James – a senior product designer with 13 years of experience in end-to-end design and a design degree. I’m a passionate design technologist who cares about solving complex problems and driving real value into products.

Problem solver

Problem solver

Focused on crafting thoughtful & effective solutions that address complex challenges

Collaborator

Collaborator

Developing strong relationships with teams to develop trust and alignment

Product thinker

Product thinker

Deeply understanding user needs & business objectives to deliver meaningful impact

James is a powerhouse of product design expertise. Working strategically and collaboratively with key stakeholders, James consistently delivers exceptional results. His deep experience across the entire product design cycle is invaluable.”

Johanna Klaus
Johanna Klaus
Head of Product Design, Digital Creators

James has one of the broadest and deepest skill sets I’ve seen. He can take a website or digital product from strategy all the way through to implementation, working on every stage and delivering work to a world-class standard.”

Andy Howard
Andy Howard
Company Director, Astronaut
Notable clients

Projects:

Newton PMS

Redesigned a Telehealth GP Practice Management System for one of Australia’s largest health insurers, improving usability and implementing design standards to streamline workflows.

Product design lead    2024

NRMA mobile app

Led UX design and user research for new features in the NRMA app, including EV charging and cashback, while enhancing existing features like the benefits map and app usability.

Senior product designer    2023

Cheddar in-store cashback

Led research and design for a proof of concept enabling users to connect their bank account via Open Banking technology for automatic cashback on purchases.

Senior product designer    2022

Rural Health Pro

Led product design for a social platform connecting rural health professionals, delivering a Salesforce-based web experience and a custom mobile app for networking, training, and events.

Product design lead    2021