James and jess

Hey there!

I’m James – a senior product designer and ex web developer with 13 years of design experience + a degree in visual communication design. I’m passionate about solving complex problems and driving real value into products and systems. I’m a proven design technologist and have a strong track record of delivering value across the whole design lifecycle for large organisations.

Problem solver

Problem solver

Crafting thoughtful & effective solutions that address complex challenges

Trusted collaborator

Trusted collaborator

Building strong relationships & team culture to align around shared goals

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 for Medibank

Redesigned a Telehealth GP Practice Management System for Australia’s largest health insurer, 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 feature enabling users to connect their bank account via open banking 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