James Sharp
About James Sharp
James Sharp is a UX Designer with over 15 years of experience in refining UX and UI best practices. He currently serves as Creative Director at James Sharp Designs and has held various design roles at notable companies in the Austin, Texas area.
Work at SparkCognition
James Sharp has been employed at SparkCognition as a UX Designer since 2020. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in user experience design to enhance digital products and services. His work focuses on identifying and resolving UX issues, ensuring that the products meet both user needs and business objectives. Sharp's contributions at SparkCognition reflect his commitment to human-centered design principles.
Current Role at James Sharp Designs
Since 2019, James Sharp has served as the Creative Director at James Sharp Designs. In this capacity, he leads design initiatives and oversees the creative process. His role involves utilizing his expertise in UX and UI design to deliver innovative solutions that align with client goals. Sharp's leadership at his own design firm allows him to implement best practices refined over his 15-year career.
Previous Experience at Quotingly and sitegoals™
James Sharp held the position of UX/UI Design Lead at Quotingly from 2011 to 2018, where he contributed to the development of user-centered designs for digital products. Prior to that, he worked as a UX/UI Design Lead at sitegoals™ from 2006 to 2018. His roles at both companies involved refining design processes and enhancing user experiences through effective UX strategies.
Education and Expertise
James Sharp studied at Collins College, where he focused on Graphic Design and Web Design, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication from 2001 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in UX design. Over more than 15 years, he has developed a unique ability to identify obscure UX issues and implement design-led initiatives supported by research findings.
Career Overview
James Sharp's career spans over 15 years in the field of UX and UI design. He has worked in various capacities, including Sr. Product Designer at Ziff Media Group for a brief period in 2019 and UX/UI Designer at Workhorse Marketing from 2018 to 2019. His diverse experiences across multiple organizations have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the digital product lifecycle.