James Russell Ward

Creative Director | Freelancer | Designer

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

About

Specialising in UX/UI experiences, Web Design, Branding and Campaigns.

Experience

  • Creative Director at J®W
    Dec 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Working with incredible agencies and clients, specialising in Branding, Web design, UX/UI and Print. Clients include Bacardi, Casio, Fraser Hart, Savills, Blakely, Jarrolds, Shell and G-Shock.

  • The Armoury - Strategy | Creative | Marketing (3 yrs 10 mos)
    • Creative Digital Lead
      Jul 2022 - Dec 2022 · 6 mos

      Over seeing the quality and output of digital projects, ensuring the end product meets the needs of the client.

    • Senior Graphic Designer & UI/UX
      Mar 2019 - Sep 2022 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      UI/UX - Responsible for delivering a considered, researched outcomes online for the end user or customer. Communicating emotional and functional needs to optimise revenue or and enjoyable experience. This also includes testing, wire framing, sitemaps, prototyping and streamlining content. Design - Specialising primarily in e-commerce and web design for large brands, strengths include print, branding and animation. This also includes generating campaign ideas and exploring new online technologies.

  • Senior Graphic Designer at Nu Image Ltd
    Jan 2017 - Sep 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Graphic designer focusing on Branding, Websites and Logo design, including generating campaign ideas. Working with a great team and delivering on tight deadlines, big projects and UX/UI concepts. Also produced animations within After Effects and edited videos within Premiere Pro for client projects.

  • Graphic Designer at Yoyo Design Ltd
    Apr 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Graphic designer focusing on web design, branding and various digital campaigns. Other job roles include idea generating, site development (front end) marketing and curating content for Yoyo's various social channels.

  • Radio Presenter & Producer at Source FM 96.1
    Aug 2013 - Sep 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Hosting and producing one of the stations prime time shows. Entertaining listeners with new and popular music, including upcoming events Promoting tracks with Record Labels and Promotional Marketing. Communicating with Artists, Producers, Labels and DJs.