Selected Work

Untangling complexity.

My career spans high-growth tech companies and Fortune 500 enterprises. Today, I focus exclusively on complex, large-scale systems—partnering with engineering and product leadership to drive digital transformation and operational efficiency.


I lead teams through ambiguity.

Enterprise software is rarely straightforward. I partner closely with engineering and product to take messy, undefined problems and turn them into clear, actionable design strategies. My role isn't just about crafting interfaces. It's about building consensus, answering the hard questions early, and getting everyone aligned and moving in the exact same direction.

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Strategic Facilitation & Alignment

Design is not just about deliverables—it's about consensus. I bring cross-functional stakeholders into the process early, facilitating workshops that help teams articulate ideas, define shared goals, and align on a unified vision.

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Deep Domain Mastery

I thrive in highly technical, regulated, or complex industries. I rapidly assimilate deep domain knowledge, partnering with PMs and SMEs to frame ambiguous problems and translate them into intuitive workflows.

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Craft Mentorship & Design Leadership

Building enterprise products is a team sport. I actively elevate the design maturity of my teams by mentoring fellow designers, establishing best practices, and fostering a culture of rigorous, user-centered critique.

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End-to-End Craft & Systems Thinking

While my focus is on strategic alignment, my foundation is rooted in deep UX and interface design craft. I scale solutions across the end-to-end process—from generative research and service mapping to high-fidelity systems design.


I get tough jobs done and have fun doing it.

Don’t just take my word for it—here are a few words from colleagues I’ve worked with in the past.

Jim is one of those really hard-to-find designers who can blend a wealth of technical know-how with top-notch design skills. Jim's ability to deal with ambiguity is off the charts. He has the rare ability to extract meaning from fuzzy and disjointed requirements and assimilate it into a meaningful design.

Chuck
Chuck Mallott, Design Director at SPS Commerce

Jim is an enthusiastic team player that I've been lucky to work with. He always does a great job managing his own work while being willing and enthusiastic to share his skills with others. He has helped me navigate many UX and design challenges all with a smile on his face.

Sara
Sara Fioravanti, Senior Designer at ProSight

Let's work together.

Like what you see? Great to hear! Even if I’m not actively on the job hunt, I’m always curious about interesting challenges and love hearing about opportunities to make an impact.

Here’s what I look for in a role:

  • 100% Remote: I work best from my own environment. Having spent years in the 4-hour commute grind, a remote-first culture is non-negotiable for my productivity and my family.
  • Deep Complexity: I love turning chaotic, complicated interfaces into experiences that feel clear, simple, and efficient.
  • Workflow Products: I’m happiest when I’m making someone’s day easier, their work faster, and their tools more enjoyable to use.
  • Individual contributor: I want to lead the work, not the org chart. I thrive when I can shape the big-picture vision and mentor the team without the overhead of people management.

If your role checks these boxes, don't hesitate to reach out →