James’ leadership style is intense, but also very caring. He has a way of delivering difficult feedback that allows him to retain good relations with those who work for him or with him. He is incredibly conscientious and thinks a great deal about what he does, which makes him an effective leader and contributor. I could safely leave any project to James, such as studio rebuilds or show redesigns, and know that a first class product would be delivered without intervention or follow up. On top of these qualities, James is a first-rate designer and artist himself, part of what allowed him to get such great output from his team. I would hire James again in a second.

Hal Crawford

News director, media strategist, commentator