Art Director, Designer, & Thoughtful Creator
Art Director, Designer, & Thoughtful Creator
The Design Studio of Tyler James
The Design Studio of Tyler James
The Design Studio of Tyler James
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Case Studies
I help enterprises and startups establish emotional connections between their brands and their engaged audience.
I help enterprises and startups establish emotional connections between their brands and their engaged audience.
I help enterprises and startups establish emotional connections between their brands and their engaged audience.
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Work Experience
2022 - 2024
Lead Designer, Rough House Games/Plai Labs/Keystone Foundation
As Lead Designer at this dynamic niche startup, I thrived on the opportunity to wear many hats and dive into every corner of the business. I orchestrated the creative vision for our flagship title, Champions Ascension, and led groundbreaking web3 mint campaigns. My role spanned designing website assets, crafting intuitive UX/UI for diverse marketing efforts, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. I also played a key role in hiring and managing contractors, overseeing website development, video asset creation, and detailed marketing illustrations. In addition, I energized our community as a manager and contributed to the strategic direction by shaping executive pitch decks.
2022 - 2024
Lead Designer, Rough House Games/Plai Labs/Keystone Foundation
As Lead Designer at this dynamic niche startup, I thrived on the opportunity to wear many hats and dive into every corner of the business. I orchestrated the creative vision for our flagship title, Champions Ascension, and led groundbreaking web3 mint campaigns. My role spanned designing website assets, crafting intuitive UX/UI for diverse marketing efforts, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. I also played a key role in hiring and managing contractors, overseeing website development, video asset creation, and detailed marketing illustrations. In addition, I energized our community as a manager and contributed to the strategic direction by shaping executive pitch decks.
2022 - 2024
Lead Designer, Rough House Games/Plai Labs/Keystone Foundation
As Lead Designer at this dynamic niche startup, I thrived on the opportunity to wear many hats and dive into every corner of the business. I orchestrated the creative vision for our flagship title, Champions Ascension, and led groundbreaking web3 mint campaigns. My role spanned designing website assets, crafting intuitive UX/UI for diverse marketing efforts, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. I also played a key role in hiring and managing contractors, overseeing website development, video asset creation, and detailed marketing illustrations. In addition, I energized our community as a manager and contributed to the strategic direction by shaping executive pitch decks.
2020 - 2022
Lead Designer, Jam City
As Lead Designer at Jam City, my role centered on maintaining and enhancing our corporate brand across multiple platforms. I oversaw the visual consistency in our website, social media, corporate presentations, promotional materials, and game-oriented marketing content. I played a key role in crafting engaging visuals for the Apple Storefront to enhance user acquisition and interaction. I worked closely with game marketing, corporate teams, and leadership, ensuring our creative outputs were aligned and impactful. This role demanded a blend of humor, positive energy, and innovative thinking to successfully meet the diverse needs of the company's expansive game portfolio.
2020 - 2022
Lead Designer, Jam City
As Lead Designer at Jam City, my role centered on maintaining and enhancing our corporate brand across multiple platforms. I oversaw the visual consistency in our website, social media, corporate presentations, promotional materials, and game-oriented marketing content. I played a key role in crafting engaging visuals for the Apple Storefront to enhance user acquisition and interaction. I worked closely with game marketing, corporate teams, and leadership, ensuring our creative outputs were aligned and impactful. This role demanded a blend of humor, positive energy, and innovative thinking to successfully meet the diverse needs of the company's expansive game portfolio.
2020 - 2022
Lead Designer, Jam City
As Lead Designer at Jam City, my role centered on maintaining and enhancing our corporate brand across multiple platforms. I oversaw the visual consistency in our website, social media, corporate presentations, promotional materials, and game-oriented marketing content. I played a key role in crafting engaging visuals for the Apple Storefront to enhance user acquisition and interaction. I worked closely with game marketing, corporate teams, and leadership, ensuring our creative outputs were aligned and impactful. This role demanded a blend of humor, positive energy, and innovative thinking to successfully meet the diverse needs of the company's expansive game portfolio.
2018 - 2020
Art Director, The Creative Group – Unbridled, Chipolte & San Francisco Travel
In my role with Unbridled and San Francisco Travel, contracted through The Creative Group, I took on a dynamic range of responsibilities, specializing in Art Direction, Web & Print Design, eCommerce, and Marketing Initiatives. Partnering closely with clients, I crafted and delivered standout experiences that kept pace with the fast-evolving industry. Every effort I led played a pivotal role in driving these unique companies forward, helping them build, attract, retain, inform, and engage both new and existing customers and users.
2018 - 2020
Art Director, The Creative Group – Unbridled, Chipolte & San Francisco Travel
In my role with Unbridled and San Francisco Travel, contracted through The Creative Group, I took on a dynamic range of responsibilities, specializing in Art Direction, Web & Print Design, eCommerce, and Marketing Initiatives. Partnering closely with clients, I crafted and delivered standout experiences that kept pace with the fast-evolving industry. Every effort I led played a pivotal role in driving these unique companies forward, helping them build, attract, retain, inform, and engage both new and existing customers and users.
2018 - 2020
Art Director, The Creative Group – Unbridled, Chipolte & San Francisco Travel
In my role with Unbridled and San Francisco Travel, contracted through The Creative Group, I took on a dynamic range of responsibilities, specializing in Art Direction, Web & Print Design, eCommerce, and Marketing Initiatives. Partnering closely with clients, I crafted and delivered standout experiences that kept pace with the fast-evolving industry. Every effort I led played a pivotal role in driving these unique companies forward, helping them build, attract, retain, inform, and engage both new and existing customers and users.
2016 - 2018
Senior Visual & Digital Designer, eBags
As a Senior Visual & Digital Designer at eBags, I led the creation of cohesive and engaging promotional design for the eCommerce platform, including website design, email campaigns, and social media, and marketing campaigns. I collaborated alongside the Creative Director and with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, optimized design through A/B testing, and ensured brand consistency. My work was recognized for its creativity, attention to detail, and ability to drive user engagement.
2016 - 2018
Senior Visual & Digital Designer, eBags
As a Senior Visual & Digital Designer at eBags, I led the creation of cohesive and engaging promotional design for the eCommerce platform, including website design, email campaigns, and social media, and marketing campaigns. I collaborated alongside the Creative Director and with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, optimized design through A/B testing, and ensured brand consistency. My work was recognized for its creativity, attention to detail, and ability to drive user engagement.
2016 - 2018
Senior Visual & Digital Designer, eBags
As a Senior Visual & Digital Designer at eBags, I led the creation of cohesive and engaging promotional design for the eCommerce platform, including website design, email campaigns, and social media, and marketing campaigns. I collaborated alongside the Creative Director and with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, optimized design through A/B testing, and ensured brand consistency. My work was recognized for its creativity, attention to detail, and ability to drive user engagement.
2014 - 2016
Digital Designer, PureStrategic
As a Digital Designer, I brought client visions to life by organizing, designing, and developing digital experiences that elevated their online presence. My work was all about helping businesses better communicate, inspire, inform, and captivate their audiences. Collaborating closely with clients, alongside an internal team of marketing experts, creative directors, copywriters, project managers, and web developers, I transformed marketing and brand strategies into strategic digital creative that drove results and helped our partners achieve their goals.
2014 - 2016
Digital Designer, PureStrategic
As a Digital Designer, I brought client visions to life by organizing, designing, and developing digital experiences that elevated their online presence. My work was all about helping businesses better communicate, inspire, inform, and captivate their audiences. Collaborating closely with clients, alongside an internal team of marketing experts, creative directors, copywriters, project managers, and web developers, I transformed marketing and brand strategies into strategic digital creative that drove results and helped our partners achieve their goals.
2014 - 2016
Digital Designer, PureStrategic
As a Digital Designer, I brought client visions to life by organizing, designing, and developing digital experiences that elevated their online presence. My work was all about helping businesses better communicate, inspire, inform, and captivate their audiences. Collaborating closely with clients, alongside an internal team of marketing experts, creative directors, copywriters, project managers, and web developers, I transformed marketing and brand strategies into strategic digital creative that drove results and helped our partners achieve their goals.
2013 - 2014
Visual Production Artist, The Denver Broncos
As a Visual Production Artist, I played a key role in shaping the visual identity of Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Dove Valley, and the Broncos organization. By collaborating closely with multiple departments, I brought their creative visions to life, producing everything from banners and wall installations to exterior signs and murals. My work not only elevated the aesthetics of these iconic locations but also enhanced the overall fan experience, creating environments that left a lasting impression.
2013 - 2014
Visual Production Artist, The Denver Broncos
As a Visual Production Artist, I played a key role in shaping the visual identity of Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Dove Valley, and the Broncos organization. By collaborating closely with multiple departments, I brought their creative visions to life, producing everything from banners and wall installations to exterior signs and murals. My work not only elevated the aesthetics of these iconic locations but also enhanced the overall fan experience, creating environments that left a lasting impression.
2013 - 2014
Visual Production Artist, The Denver Broncos
As a Visual Production Artist, I played a key role in shaping the visual identity of Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Dove Valley, and the Broncos organization. By collaborating closely with multiple departments, I brought their creative visions to life, producing everything from banners and wall installations to exterior signs and murals. My work not only elevated the aesthetics of these iconic locations but also enhanced the overall fan experience, creating environments that left a lasting impression.
2013 - 2015
Contract Designer, Silver Spur Marketing
As a Freelance Graphic Designer for Silver Spur Marketing, I played a pivotal role in crafting engaging digital and print creative that fueled the company's initiatives. My work involved designing visually compelling materials that aligned with Silver Spur Marketing's brand strategy, helping to drive their campaigns forward and connect with target audiences effectively. From concept to execution, I ensured that each project not only met the client’s needs but also stood out in a competitive market.
2013 - 2015
Contract Designer, Silver Spur Marketing
As a Freelance Graphic Designer for Silver Spur Marketing, I played a pivotal role in crafting engaging digital and print creative that fueled the company's initiatives. My work involved designing visually compelling materials that aligned with Silver Spur Marketing's brand strategy, helping to drive their campaigns forward and connect with target audiences effectively. From concept to execution, I ensured that each project not only met the client’s needs but also stood out in a competitive market.
2013 - 2015
Contract Designer, Silver Spur Marketing
As a Freelance Graphic Designer for Silver Spur Marketing, I played a pivotal role in crafting engaging digital and print creative that fueled the company's initiatives. My work involved designing visually compelling materials that aligned with Silver Spur Marketing's brand strategy, helping to drive their campaigns forward and connect with target audiences effectively. From concept to execution, I ensured that each project not only met the client’s needs but also stood out in a competitive market.
2013 - 2013
Visual, Digital, & Print Designer, Lotus Concepts
As a Graphic Designer at Lotus Concepts, I was at the forefront of crafting captivating and informative collateral that resonated with diverse audiences across the company's various entities. My role was a creative whirlwind, where I designed everything from eye-catching billboards and vibrant social media content to sleek business cards, stylish menus, and impactful magazine ads. Whether it was bringing a website to life or designing a mailer that demanded attention, I ensured each project not only met the mark but left a lasting impression.
2013 - 2013
Visual, Digital, & Print Designer, Lotus Concepts
As a Graphic Designer at Lotus Concepts, I was at the forefront of crafting captivating and informative collateral that resonated with diverse audiences across the company's various entities. My role was a creative whirlwind, where I designed everything from eye-catching billboards and vibrant social media content to sleek business cards, stylish menus, and impactful magazine ads. Whether it was bringing a website to life or designing a mailer that demanded attention, I ensured each project not only met the mark but left a lasting impression.
2013 - 2013
Visual, Digital, & Print Designer, Lotus Concepts
As a Graphic Designer at Lotus Concepts, I was at the forefront of crafting captivating and informative collateral that resonated with diverse audiences across the company's various entities. My role was a creative whirlwind, where I designed everything from eye-catching billboards and vibrant social media content to sleek business cards, stylish menus, and impactful magazine ads. Whether it was bringing a website to life or designing a mailer that demanded attention, I ensured each project not only met the mark but left a lasting impression.
2013 - 2013
Design Intern, Big Buzz Marketing
As a Design Intern at Big Buzz Marketing, I dove headfirst into the creative process, supporting the creative director in crafting powerful brands, identities, and websites that propelled our clients' business efforts. My hands-on experience spanned multiple exciting projects, from designing impactful logos and developing cohesive business card and letterhead sets to helping bring websites from concept to completion. It was an incredible opportunity to contribute to the success of each project while honing my skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
2013 - 2013
Design Intern, Big Buzz Marketing
As a Design Intern at Big Buzz Marketing, I dove headfirst into the creative process, supporting the creative director in crafting powerful brands, identities, and websites that propelled our clients' business efforts. My hands-on experience spanned multiple exciting projects, from designing impactful logos and developing cohesive business card and letterhead sets to helping bring websites from concept to completion. It was an incredible opportunity to contribute to the success of each project while honing my skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
2013 - 2013
Design Intern, Big Buzz Marketing
As a Design Intern at Big Buzz Marketing, I dove headfirst into the creative process, supporting the creative director in crafting powerful brands, identities, and websites that propelled our clients' business efforts. My hands-on experience spanned multiple exciting projects, from designing impactful logos and developing cohesive business card and letterhead sets to helping bring websites from concept to completion. It was an incredible opportunity to contribute to the success of each project while honing my skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
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About
Father, Husband, Surfer, Outdoorsman, Music Lover, Atlanta Sports Fan, & Documentary Aficionado. A creative by profession and adventure-seeker by passion–I'm always chasing the next great story both in and out of the design world.
With 11 years of experience in multidisciplinary roles, I've partnered with diverse companies to spearhead core initiatives and drive significant growth. My career is marked by a versatile approach, finding streamlined efficiencies and adapting to various challenges to deliver impactful results.
Father, Husband, Surfer, Outdoorsman, Music Lover, Atlanta Sports Fan, & Documentary Aficionado. A creative by profession and adventure-seeker by passion–I'm always chasing the next great story both in and out of the design world.
With 11 years of experience in multidisciplinary roles, I've partnered with diverse companies to spearhead core initiatives and drive significant growth. My career is marked by a versatile approach, finding streamlined efficiencies and adapting to various challenges to deliver impactful results.
Father, Husband, Surfer, Outdoorsman, Music Lover, Atlanta Sports Fan, & Documentary Aficionado. A creative by profession and adventure-seeker by passion–I'm always chasing the next great story both in and out of the design world.
With 11 years of experience in multidisciplinary roles, I've partnered with diverse companies to spearhead core initiatives and drive significant growth. My career is marked by a versatile approach, finding streamlined efficiencies and adapting to various challenges to deliver impactful results.
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©
TYLR DSGN Studio
2024
All rights reserved. All content on this website, including images, text, and designs, is the copyright of TYLR DSGN Studio and its clients. No part of this website may be reproduced, downloaded, transmitted, or stored in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without prior written permission from the copyright owner.
TYLR DSGN
©
TYLR DSGN Studio
2024
All rights reserved. All content on this website, including images, text, and designs, is the copyright of TYLR DSGN Studio and its clients. No part of this website may be reproduced, downloaded, transmitted, or stored in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without prior written permission from the copyright owner.