Damion James Design Art Direction and Creative Direction New York

Damion

James

Creative Direction and Design

Portfolio

EXPLORE HIGHLIGHTS OF MY WORK

Browse a curated selection of standout content I’ve created for leading brands throughout my career. Each piece represents a unique blend of concept development, creative direction, and cross-platform execution.

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CREATIVE SKILLS

A thoughtful, strategic-minded Creative Director with many years of experience crafting impactful advertising and branding campaigns for a range of clients in fashion, home, luxury, food, and more. A team player with a talent for creating visually compelling narratives that drive sales and awareness. Embraces a hands-on approach while providing strong creative leadership, delivering proven growth for brands on a global scale.

Services

ON-FIGURE

Content

I develop creative concepts and bring extensive on-set and remote Director experience. I am comfortable working with all budgets and tiers of talent. Innovating in omni-channel storytelling.

PRODUCT

Content

I develop creative concepts for and direct the execution of seasonal and evergreen product photography that builds upon a brand's DNA, growing brand recognition and engagement.

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LonG AnD Short FORM Video

Creative concepts, storyboarding, on-set or remote direction. I can oversee and direct all aspects from pre, to post-production.

Animation +

Stop Motion

Constantly innovating to make thumb-stopping content for brands aligns with their DNA and and feels authentic.

GRAPHIC

DESIGN

Extensive knowledge developing and executing retail signage, out of home advertising, digital ads, direct mail, social content, global and regional brand books, style guides, toolkits, press kits, and more.

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+CONTENT

Lead the development of concepts and content design, strategy, A/B Testing initiatives while optimization driving millions of dollars in sales.

WeB

Design

I bring decades of experience working on some of the world's most successful e-commerce brands. I have worked extensively with domestic and international teams to lead and maintain websites which drive millions of dollars in revenue.

Experiential

Design

I have lead the development of branded pop-up shop experiences, trade-show booths, retail window displays, corporate office installations and more.

About

About me

For more than a decade, I’ve been creating brand moments that spark emotion, drive action, and live at the intersection of culture and commerce. From building omnichannel campaigns for global beauty houses like Shiseido to crafting immersive product launches for Godiva and Kenneth Cole, I’ve made a career out of turning big ideas into experiences that resonate, inspire, and perform.

Collaboration is my superpower. I’m at my best partnering with strategists, producers, and designers to tackle tough challenges, develop breakthrough ideas, and ensure the execution sings, on brief, on time, and within budget. Whether art directing a shoot, building a pitch deck that wins the room, or rolling up my sleeves to get the details just right, I approach every project with the same mindset: create with intention, execute with precision, and always keep the “why” top of mind.

LET'S CONNECT!

Damion@damionjames.com

Contact

Clients

FASHION / JEWELRY / LIFESTYLE

Akris

Asprey London

Assouline

Bergdorf Goodman

Chopard

Coach / Reed Krakoff

Cole Haan

Davidor

Debeers

Ferragamo

Gentle Souls

Harry Winston

Hublot

Kenneth Cole

Michael Kors

Sotheby's

Tommy Hilfiger

Versace

BEAUTY

Buxom

Clé De Peau

Shiseido Global

HOME

Ashley Global Retail ( Ashley Furniture)

Beam Brooklyn

Fab.com

Roman and Williams Guild

FOOD / BEV / SPIRITS

Aloha

Coca-Cola

Daniel Boulud

Godiva Global

Quantum Energy Squares

WhistlePig Whiskey

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Daily Burn (IFC)

Mindbodygreen

HOSPITALITY

Luxury Collection Hotels

SLS Hotel Group