Thames.
James Smith
Creative Director & Senior Full-Stack Engineer
I craft digital experiences that merge clean architecture with compelling design — helping brands connect, convert, and grow from New York to the world.
I Develop System
That Works.
I believe great software starts with a clear philosophy: clean architecture, purposeful design, and measurable impact. Every system I build is engineered for reliability, scalability, and human-first interaction — turning complex problems into elegant, performant solutions that drive real results for clients across industries.
My process combines rigorous technical execution with creative direction, ensuring that what we build is not only functional but genuinely delightful to use. I partner closely with clients to understand their vision and translate it into digital systems that exceed expectations.
12+
Years of Professional Experience
180+
Completed Projects Delivered
99%
Client Satisfaction Rate
James Smith
PORTFOLIO
My Works
All
Web Design
Branding
3D Art
🎨
Brand Identity
💡
Web Platform
📱
Mobile App UI
🌐
E-Commerce
🧊
3D Product Art
⚡
SaaS Dashboard
Recognition
Awards & Achievements
2024
Site of the Day
Awwwards — Global Design Award
Lead Designer
2023
Best Mobile UI
FWA — Favourite Website Awards
Product Architect
2021
Innovation Winner
CSSDA — CSS Design Awards
Thames Studio
💻
Workspace / Studio
Career
My Experience
01
Senior Full-Stack Engineer
Google — Mountain View, CA
2020 – Present
Leading architecture decisions for large-scale consumer products serving 500M+ users worldwide.
02
Creative Director & Lead Developer
Stripe — San Francisco, CA
2017 – 2020
Directed the product design system and frontend engineering for Stripe’s merchant-facing dashboard.
03
UI/UX Engineer
Airbnb — New York, NY
2014 – 2017
Designed and implemented the core booking flow UI, increasing conversion rate by 34%.
Education
My Education
01
Bachelor of Computer Science
MIT — Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2010 – 2014
02
Master of Interaction Design
Carnegie Mellon University — HCI Program
2014 – 2016
03
UI/UX Design Certification
Google — UX Design Professional Certificate
2018
Investment
Pricing Plans
Transparent, flexible plans designed for every stage of your project journey.
Basic
$1,200
/ per project
- ✓ Landing Page Design
- ✓ Responsive Layout
- ✓ 3 Revision Rounds
- ✓ Basic SEO Setup
- ✓ 2-Week Delivery
⭐ Popular
Standard
$3,800
/ per project
- ✓ Multi-Page Website
- ✓ Custom UI/UX Design
- ✓ CMS Integration
- ✓ Full SEO Optimization
- ✓ Unlimited Revisions
- ✓ 4-Week Delivery
Premium
$8,500
/ per project
- ✓ Full Product Build
- ✓ Custom Backend & API
- ✓ Brand Identity System
- ✓ Analytics Dashboard
- ✓ 12-Month Support
- ✓ Priority Communication