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Hire JamesJames Musgrave
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Location
London, United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since
August 10, 2020
James is an award-winning designer with twelve years of experience and a core focus on brand, UI, and UX design. He has spoken at international design conferences for Google and Adobe. James's big-name clients include Birkenstock, Louis Vuitton, Paul McCartney, Penguin Books, and Universal Music.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Design Director
2008 - PRESENT
YES
- Performed brand, UI, and UX design for well-known clients across multiple industries. Clients include Birkenstock, Elite Models, Paul McCartney, Penguin Books, Universal Music, Wonderland Magazine, and Yohji Yamamoto.
- Served as the product owner and UI/UX designer for a content and digital asset management platform.
- Led cross-disciplinary teams across design and engineering.
- Spoke internationally at design conferences for Google and Adobe.
- Served as a mentor for D&AD, a London-based, global association for creative and design professionals, and as a judge for the D&AD Recording Academy.
Technologies: Adobe CC, Figma
Designer
2007 - 2008
Freelance
- Provided visual merchandising design and art direction for Louis Vuitton.
- Created the editorial and book design for the London College of Fashion.
- Profiled in Vogue and received the Wallpaper Design of the Year Award.
Technologies: Adobe CC
Education
2004 - 2007
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
Central Saint Martins - London
Experience
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