Background
Jules is an accomplished and versatile visual and product designer with nearly two decades of experience, driven by a genuine passion for creating engaging and user-friendly software applications and experiences.
In his recent role as a Senior Product Designer at Section4, Jules played a vital role in successfully launching a cutting-edge learning and membership platform. Leading a small design team, he formulated visionary concepts and prototypes, collaborated closely with the Head of Product and business stakeholders to outline the product roadmap, and consistently improved the user experience through valuable user interviews. This role showcased his exceptional leadership and ability to craft innovative solutions.
Jules' portfolio boasts an impressive array of notable projects, including designing interactive exhibits for the Intel Museum and creating kiosks for The Space Needle, which attract millions of visitors each year. His design versatility is evident through his work with esteemed clients like Adobe, Barnes & Noble, Exelon, Genentech, Google, The North Face, and more, across diverse industries.
As a design freelancer, Jules demonstrated his passion for crafting captivating interactive experiences and visual brand strategies for startups and Fortune 500 companies alike. His contributions span crafting logos, revamping apps and websites, and creating engaging interactive exhibits, leaving a lasting impact on various projects.
As an Art Director/Visual Design Lead at Stimulant, Jules showcased exceptional leadership, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring consistency with client brands. His ability to solve unique challenges through creative technology applications left a profound mark on a wide range of interfaces, from websites to mobile apps and kiosks.
Jules enthusiastically embraces new challenges, always seeking opportunities to push the boundaries of design and technology. His expertise with tools like Figma, Adobe Suite, Cinema4D, Webflow, and HTML/CSS further enhances his creative prowess.
With a steadfast dedication to delivering impactful design solutions, Jules looks forward to contributing his expertise to innovative projects that redefine user experiences and make a lasting impact in the world of design.
When Jules isn't working, you'll probably find him at the dog park, on the golf course, or exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest with his family.
If you have any questions or would like to collaborate on a project, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Awards
2017
Horizon Interactive Awards — Skyspace — Gold
How International Design Awards — One World Observatory — Outstanding Achievement
Themed Entertainment Awards — One World Observatory — TEA Thea Award
2016
FWA — Skyspace — FWA of the Day
Apex Installation Awards — Genentech Pipeline Explorer — Silver Award for Interactive Self-Service
2013
Event Marketers Awards — Connect to Life — Gold
Event Design Awards — Connect to Life — Gold
Event Design Awards — Intel Museum Ultrabook Exhibit — Gold
2012
IxDA Design Awards — LoopLoop — Best in Show
IxDA Design Awards — LoopLoop — Best in Category
Communicator Awards — LoopLoop — Gold & Silver
Features
Adobe Creative Cloud Blog
Designing Multi-Disciplinary User Experiences That Take Users Off the Screen
Ad Age
Best Practices: How to Create Smart Spaces for Consumer Engagement
Notable Clients
Adobe
Barnes & NoAdobe
Barnes & Noble
Exelon
Genentech
Gensler
GM
Google
Honeywell
HP
Intel
JanSport
Kodak
Leapfrog
McKesson
Microsoft
Microsoft Research
Museum of History and Industry
The North Face
One Liberty Place
One World Observatory
Quintiles
Reebok
Reunion Tower
Samsung
SAP
Schwab
Section4
Sifteo
The Space Needle
Timberland
VMWare
WorkFlowy