Me and my dog, Gizmo.

Creative Production Design Leader Driving Innovation, Brand Excellence, and Team Empowerment

I am a dynamic Production Design Director with over a decade of experience leading high-performing creative teams and delivering exceptional brand experiences. In my role as Associate Production Design Director at Compass, I oversee a talented team of international designers, blending strategic vision with hands-on leadership to elevate workflows, creative processes, and design outcomes. From managing national brand initiatives to crafting impactful logos, listing books, and luxury publications, I specialize in transforming complex ideas into cohesive, visually compelling narratives.

With a deep expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, a knack for process optimization, and a passion for collaboration, I empower designers and marketing teams to innovate and excel. My journey began in advertising, where I honed my storytelling skills by designing print and digital campaigns and producing over 200 TV and radio spots. This combination of strategic direction, hands-on expertise, and creative problem-solving defines my approach to leading teams and driving brand success in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

“99% Quality CSAT (national goal was to hit 90%) - What does that mean exactly?
99% of the 222* responses from Marketing Advisors about his design projects were positive.”
*This was the highest engagement survey volume of all designers across the nation.

Featured Work

Property branding for a ten million dollar luxury estate in Sarasota, Florida.

“I work closely with James on a daily basis and I can easily say that he makes the role of a Marketing Advisor easier in the Chicago region because of his ability to help out with all things design and production. James is willing and able to assist with all design related questions, which is so incredibly valuable to the team who oftentimes does not have the formal training to provide that insight.”

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