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James Madson

Verified Expert in Design

Designer

Location

Seattle, WA, United States

Toptal Member Since

September 16, 2019

James is a UI/UX and brand designer working with startups, global brands, and non-profits to create purposeful, simple, and engaging designs. For over 15 years, he has been designing brands and digital experiences for Hoka, UGG, Reuters, Xprize, and more.

Communication Interactive Prototypes User Interface (UI)User Experience (UX)Wireframing Logo Design Brand Books Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Web Sketch InVision WebApp Art Direction Sitemaps

Work Experience

Lead Designer/Owner

2004 - PRESENT

JM Design & Development

Managed UI/UX projects for startups, non-profits, and international brands while working 100% remote.
Prepared and presented slides and prototypes to client teams and key stakeholders.
Created the entire brand identity, successful web user on-boarding, print marketing materials, and brand guidelines for rising real estate startup, Bundle Select.
Conducted competitor research, brand placement, and logo design.
Design and develop user interfaces from rough sketches and prototypes, to design systems and production-ready code.

Technologies: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, InVision, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch

Design Intern

2015 - 2015

Clearleft

Designed the Ampersand conference website.
Assisted in planning and leading sprint.
Conducted interface adjustments based on user feedback.

Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch

Senior Designer

2010 - 2013

Oregon Center of Applied Science

Led the design of Jauntly, a goals-based responsive web app, featured in Amazon and Firefox app stores.
Conducted user research and interviews, created user flows and wireframes for various health and wellness products.
Developed front-end interfaces and guidelines alongside the engineering team.

Technologies: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Designer and Production Manager

2007 - 2010

Harris Design & Print

Developed websites and online stores.
Designed logos, signs, print collateral, and vehicle wraps.
Managed large format print production department.
Installed vehicle wraps and environmental vinyl graphics.
Met with clients and managed projects of various size and scope.

Technologies: CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Experience

HTML - 15 years CSS - 15 years Adobe Photoshop - 15 years Interactive Prototypes - 10 years User Experience (UX) - 10 years User Interface (UI) - 10 years Wireframing - 10 years Responsive Web Apps - 6 years

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

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