About me

Greetings,

Your vacancy for a VP Creative Director came to my attention, and having read the details it seems there is the possibility of a good fit here. My foundation in art and analytics coupled with a driving passion for crafting fresh consumer/viewer experiences allows me to deliver innovative, viral ideas that are both relevant and brand building for high profile individuals (Brittney Spears, The White Stripes, Phrell,) and Fortune 50 companies (American Express, JP Morgan and Samsung).

At Digitas my leadership role for the Powerhouse team (flash focused UI/UX design group) included revamping American Expresses "Wish List" annual promotion, Going Once, their travel site and Open, their B2B portal. My team was based in NY, Boston and Costa Rica. In addition I envisioned and built the Facebook "Rapid Dev Team" which focuses of Social Networking and Mobile applications for our clients.

At JP Morgan I was brought aboard the Information Products Group to revamp the UI/UX for "Plexus" and "Trade S.T.A.R.R." their online investor tools targeted for money manages handling 100 million US and above. I introduced the idea of offering a mobile version of these applications and oversaw the team in Moscow that developed my vision.

Adobe CS is the cornerstone of my workflow. In addition to being an expert at Final Cut Pro and Avid, I freelance occasionally at Consulate Films in Manhattan.

Currently my role as a Writer and Director at HIS Productions have honed my entrepreneur attitude and "roll up you sleeves" spirit because we are all creatively driven independent contractors focused on and intimately aware of the importance of the quality of the final product.

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Thank You

James Smith