James Rhodes

Designer in Barrie, ON, Canada

Member since June 12, 2017

James is a senior designer and manager with more than ten years of experience and demonstrated ability to deliver results. He has a proven track record of successfully creating visual identities for many clients. Along with building and managing teams of designers within corporations, James has crafted experiences for Adidas, Reebok, Canadian Olympic Committee, Koodo Mobile, and LG Electronics.

Branding Digital Design Responsive Web Design (RWD)Visual Design Art Direction Web Design Web App Design UI Design Logo Design Web App UI User Interface (UI)Adobe Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Show more

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Portfolio

Digital Design

Autopulse
- Sketch
- Adobe Photoshop
- UI Design
- Style Guides
- Cross-platform
- Mobile
- Apps
O'Brien Sport
- Sketch
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Webflow CMS
- UI Design
- Sports
- Fitness
- Website CMS
iMash Media
- Logo Design
- Sketch
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Branding
- UI Design
- Blogging
First Steps
Koodo Mobile
- Art Direction
- Visual Design
- Digital Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Print Design
- Ad Design
- Poster Design
Niche Decor

Employment

Senior Manager (eCommerce | Web Design)
2017 - 2018
Roots
- Managed a team of designers and developers to consistently improve and update the online/digital appearance.
- Implemented strategic improvements to the platform.
- Managed relationships with several agency partners.
- Implemented leading design improvements to the online site.
- Designed monthly newsletters and online banners promoting products.
- Updated meta information to align with global standards.
- Developed and pitched monthly online campaigns to upper management.
- Worked strategically with photographers to align imagery with monthly online brand campaigns.
Technologies: InVision App, Prototyping, Webflow, Design, Microsoft Office, Principle, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, Sketch
Creative Services Manager
2014 - 2017
Adidas
- Managed my team’s work schedules.
- Provided creative concepts on which designers could build off of.
- Empowered my designers to create industry-leading creative artwork.
- Created innovative design solutions.
- Led project meetings and reviews.
- Conducted employee performance reviews.
- Challenged the status quo.
Technologies: Cinema 4D, Asana, Principle, Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite
Senior Designer
2013 - 2014
Adidas
- Created marketing material and in-store retail campaigns across Canada.
- Designed and prepared finished art for product and communication support materials.
- Developed Canadian-specific marketing—ensuring consistency with global corporate identity guidelines.
- Created innovative UI experiences for many types of user/customers.
- Prepared layouts for advertising and in-store POS concepts.
- Coordinated with managers to develop new ideas/concepts to boost brand marketing.
- Prepared and delivered final files to printers for production.
Technologies: Cinema 4D, Asana, Principle, Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite
Web Designer
2011 - 2013
Traffic Works Media
- Designed leading class websites for various clients around the world. Worked closely with the development team through handoffs.
- Built brand identities and complete brand guides for various clients. Ensured each client left with a curated set of various logos and assets for their business.
- Created innovative UI experiences for many types of users/customers.
Technologies: Web Banner Design, Web Design, Adobe Illustrator, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe CC

Education

Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design
2005 - 2008
Durham College - Oshawa, Ontario

Experience

Digital Design12 years
Visual Design12 years
Responsive Web Design (RWD)12 years
Advertising Design12 years
Ad Design12 years
UI Design9 years
Web App Design9 years
Sketch6 years

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Designer in Barrie, ON, Canada

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