Vision
Vision
Purpose
Purpose
Partnership
Partnership
James Snyder
"There is a way out of every box, a solution to every puzzle. It's just a matter of finding it."
Intro
I’m a multidisciplinary creative with a broad background in creative direction, production leadership, marketing, development, and more. I use that diversity to creatively tell stories and solve design problems for brands in unique ways that connect with people.
60+
Brand Partners
60+
Brand Partners
60+
Brand Partners
60+
Brand Partners
12+
Years of Experience
12+
Years of Experience
12+
Years of Experience
12+
Years of Experience
Approach
HOW I WORK
HOW I WORK
HOW I WORK
HOW I WORK
Strategic Vision
The brands that rise above the noise and deliver the most impact are those whose design is made powerful by strategic underpinnings. I always begin by asking questions, understanding context, and planning with informed intent.
Strategic Vision
The brands that rise above the noise and deliver the most impact are those whose design is made powerful by strategic underpinnings. I always begin by asking questions, understanding context, and planning with informed intent.
Strategic Vision
The brands that rise above the noise and deliver the most impact are those whose design is made powerful by strategic underpinnings. I always begin by asking questions, understanding context, and planning with informed intent.
Strategic Vision
The brands that rise above the noise and deliver the most impact are those whose design is made powerful by strategic underpinnings. I always begin by asking questions, understanding context, and planning with informed intent.
Purposeful Design
Whether digital or physical, brand interactions should bring depth and purpose to a person’s journey. To do that, I make every design decision for a reason. I push aesthetic boundaries as far as they will go while never losing sight of the bigger picture. The result is work that looks visually stunning and delivers meaningful impact.
Purposeful Design
Whether digital or physical, brand interactions should bring depth and purpose to a person’s journey. To do that, I make every design decision for a reason. I push aesthetic boundaries as far as they will go while never losing sight of the bigger picture. The result is work that looks visually stunning and delivers meaningful impact.
Purposeful Design
Whether digital or physical, brand interactions should bring depth and purpose to a person’s journey. To do that, I make every design decision for a reason. I push aesthetic boundaries as far as they will go while never losing sight of the bigger picture. The result is work that looks visually stunning and delivers meaningful impact.
Purposeful Design
Whether digital or physical, brand interactions should bring depth and purpose to a person’s journey. To do that, I make every design decision for a reason. I push aesthetic boundaries as far as they will go while never losing sight of the bigger picture. The result is work that looks visually stunning and delivers meaningful impact.
Honest Partnership
I see clients and colleagues as partners. Inviting diverse perspectives and honest, authentic interactions into the creative process builds an environment where collaboration and ideas flourish, resulting in the best (and coolest) work.
Honest Partnership
I see clients and colleagues as partners. Inviting diverse perspectives and honest, authentic interactions into the creative process builds an environment where collaboration and ideas flourish, resulting in the best (and coolest) work.
Honest Partnership
I see clients and colleagues as partners. Inviting diverse perspectives and honest, authentic interactions into the creative process builds an environment where collaboration and ideas flourish, resulting in the best (and coolest) work.
Honest Partnership
I see clients and colleagues as partners. Inviting diverse perspectives and honest, authentic interactions into the creative process builds an environment where collaboration and ideas flourish, resulting in the best (and coolest) work.
Specialties
WHAT I DO
WHAT I DO
WHAT I DO
WHAT I DO
Creative Direction
Strategic Planning
Concept Development
Art Direction
Creative Team Leadership
Product Development
Pitch & Proposal Creation
Creative Direction
Strategic Planning
Concept Development
Art Direction
Creative Team Leadership
Product Development
Pitch & Proposal Creation
Creative Direction
Strategic Planning
Concept Development
Art Direction
Creative Team Leadership
Product Development
Pitch & Proposal Creation
Creative Direction
Strategic Planning
Concept Development
Art Direction
Creative Team Leadership
Product Development
Pitch & Proposal Creation
Brand Development
Brand Strategy
Logo Design
Brand Identity & Positioning
Voice & Tone
Marketing Strategy
Brand Development
Brand Strategy
Logo Design
Brand Identity & Positioning
Voice & Tone
Marketing Strategy
Brand Development
Brand Strategy
Logo Design
Brand Identity & Positioning
Voice & Tone
Marketing Strategy
Brand Development
Brand Strategy
Logo Design
Brand Identity & Positioning
Voice & Tone
Marketing Strategy
Digital Design
UX Strategy & Design
Web Design
App Design
Ecommerce
Game Design
Virtual & Augmented Reality
Digital Design
UX Strategy & Design
Web Design
App Design
Ecommerce
Game Design
Virtual & Augmented Reality
Digital Design
UX Strategy & Design
Web Design
App Design
Ecommerce
Game Design
Virtual & Augmented Reality
Digital Design
UX Strategy & Design
Web Design
App Design
Ecommerce
Game Design
Virtual & Augmented Reality
Production Leadership
Project Management & Strategy
Team Mentoring & Coaching
Account Management
Budgeting & Forecasting
Process Development
DevOps / SDLC Management
Production Leadership
Project Management & Strategy
Team Mentoring & Coaching
Account Management
Budgeting & Forecasting
Process Development
DevOps / SDLC Management
Production Leadership
Project Management & Strategy
Team Mentoring & Coaching
Account Management
Budgeting & Forecasting
Process Development
DevOps / SDLC Management
Production Leadership
Project Management & Strategy
Team Mentoring & Coaching
Account Management
Budgeting & Forecasting
Process Development
DevOps / SDLC Management
HISTORY
EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
July 2020 - Present
Elva
Sr. Director of Production & Operations
Director of Production & Operations
Digital Producer
Led the production of 20+ website launches per year, partnering with clients to define strategic brand implementations and oversee the end-to-end creative process and technical execution of builds.
July 2020 - Present
Elva
Sr. Director of Production & Operations
Director of Production & Operations
Digital Producer
Led the production of 20+ website launches per year, partnering with clients to define strategic brand implementations and oversee the end-to-end creative process and technical execution of builds.
July 2020 - Present
Elva
Sr. Director of Production & Operations
Director of Production & Operations
Digital Producer
Led the production of 20+ website launches per year, partnering with clients to define strategic brand implementations and oversee the end-to-end creative process and technical execution of builds.
July 2020 - Present
Elva
Sr. Director of Production & Operations
Director of Production & Operations
Digital Producer
Led the production of 20+ website launches per year, partnering with clients to define strategic brand implementations and oversee the end-to-end creative process and technical execution of builds.
July 2017 - January 2025
Mile Creative
Creative Director
Partnered with clients ranging from startups to international enterprise brands to guide creative concept development, provide art direction, and deliver branded solutions across print and digital media.
July 2017 - January 2025
Mile Creative
Creative Director
Partnered with clients ranging from startups to international enterprise brands to guide creative concept development, provide art direction, and deliver branded solutions across print and digital media.
July 2017 - January 2025
Mile Creative
Creative Director
Partnered with clients ranging from startups to international enterprise brands to guide creative concept development, provide art direction, and deliver branded solutions across print and digital media.
July 2017 - January 2025
Mile Creative
Creative Director
Partnered with clients ranging from startups to international enterprise brands to guide creative concept development, provide art direction, and deliver branded solutions across print and digital media.
July 2017 - December 2019
Blueprint Technologies
Marketing Manager
Oversaw strategy, content creation, and release planning for diverse marketing collateral and campaigns across complex digital transformation and technology industry verticals including AI and machine learning.
July 2017 - December 2019
Blueprint Technologies
Marketing Manager
Oversaw strategy, content creation, and release planning for diverse marketing collateral and campaigns across complex digital transformation and technology industry verticals including AI and machine learning.
July 2017 - December 2019
Blueprint Technologies
Marketing Manager
Oversaw strategy, content creation, and release planning for diverse marketing collateral and campaigns across complex digital transformation and technology industry verticals including AI and machine learning.
July 2017 - December 2019
Blueprint Technologies
Marketing Manager
Oversaw strategy, content creation, and release planning for diverse marketing collateral and campaigns across complex digital transformation and technology industry verticals including AI and machine learning.
March 2012 - March 2018
Curious Media
Digital Producer
Digital Project Manager
Senior Graphic Designer
Directed concept development and production of immersive websites, apps, games, and interactive AR and VR experiences for globally recognized brands that balance artistic vision and effective UX.
March 2012 - March 2018
Curious Media
Digital Producer
Digital Project Manager
Senior Graphic Designer
Directed concept development and production of immersive websites, apps, games, and interactive AR and VR experiences for globally recognized brands that balance artistic vision and effective UX.
March 2012 - March 2018
Curious Media
Digital Producer
Digital Project Manager
Senior Graphic Designer
Directed concept development and production of immersive websites, apps, games, and interactive AR and VR experiences for globally recognized brands that balance artistic vision and effective UX.
March 2012 - March 2018
Curious Media
Digital Producer
Digital Project Manager
Senior Graphic Designer
Directed concept development and production of immersive websites, apps, games, and interactive AR and VR experiences for globally recognized brands that balance artistic vision and effective UX.
August 2013 - March 2018
Northwest Nazarene University
Professor, Advanced Web Design
Developed and taught an upper-division curriculum covering responsive, mobile-first web design and development with a foundation in leveraging user psychology to construct refined UX and UI strategies.
August 2013 - March 2018
Northwest Nazarene University
Professor, Advanced Web Design
Developed and taught an upper-division curriculum covering responsive, mobile-first web design and development with a foundation in leveraging user psychology to construct refined UX and UI strategies.
August 2013 - March 2018
Northwest Nazarene University
Professor, Advanced Web Design
Developed and taught an upper-division curriculum covering responsive, mobile-first web design and development with a foundation in leveraging user psychology to construct refined UX and UI strategies.
August 2013 - March 2018
Northwest Nazarene University
Professor, Advanced Web Design
Developed and taught an upper-division curriculum covering responsive, mobile-first web design and development with a foundation in leveraging user psychology to construct refined UX and UI strategies.
Partners
Partners
Partners
BRANDS I'VE WORKED WITH
BRANDS I'VE WORKED WITH
BRANDS I'VE WORKED WITH
BRANDS I'VE WORKED WITH
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