James Scully

New York, NY, USA

Work Experience

Esquire

Designer and Copy Writer

Designer, copy writer, and occasional video editor for The Hearst Men's Group, which consists of Popular Mechanics, Esquire, Road & Track, and Car and Driver. I create for all four of these brands.
2015 - New York, United States

Vice

Freelance Writer/Blogger

Freelance advertorial writer through Vice UK’s blogger network. Clients written for include Jack Daniel’s, 686, 55DSL, and Giffgaff.
September 2014 - November 2014 United Kingdom

The WallBreakers

Co-Founder/Editor-in-Chief

I designed, launched, and now maintain a daily-curated, global, online creative community, as an outlet for creativity, a way to connect people with each other and myself, and a tool to gain and use new skills. I am responsible for the entire creative direction, tone of voice, and content produced. This includes all content written, all videos shot, and Breaking Walls, our interview-based podcast series.
February 2012 - Present New York, New York, United States

Foundry9

Interactive Designer

Prominent Role as member of digital and print design team, creating and managing work for clients including Chase Bank, AARP, & Sazerac Spirits.
September 2013 - September 2014 New York, New York, United States

Questus

Interactive Designer

Member of the design team for iMedia’s two-time Small Agency of the year. Clients worked with include: Capital One, Universal Studios Orlando & Suzuki.
August 2012 - July 2013 New York, New York, United States

Condé Nast Digital

Graphic Designer

Designer for The Studio at Condé Nast working on both internal programs for Condé digital magazines and for-hire work in both a digital and tablet capacity. Designed for major publications including: Vogue, GQ, Glamour, Style.com, The New Yorker, Wired, Epicurious, Golf Digest & more. Clients include: Estee Lauder, Smartwater, Gucci, Jaguar, Oscar De La Renta, Kraft, BVI, & others.
July 2010 - August 2012 New York, New York, United States

DailyCandy

Visual Designer

Prominent role as member of design team for web-based fashion & lifestyle publication. This includes art direction and project management. Clients include: Partón, Bayer, Ben & Jerry, Nestle, L’Oreal & others.
April 2009 - July 2010 New York, United States

Attik

Interactive Design Intern

Assisted and learned from key members of the creative team, including former co-owner James Sommerville on a variety of projects with clients Coca-Cola, Adidas, & Hyundai.
June 2007 - August 2007 Leeds, United Kingdom

Education

Pratt Institute

B.F.A. Communications Design/Graphic Design

Received my degree at Pratt Insitute in Communications Design with a focus in Graphic Design.
August 2004 - May 2008 Brooklyn, New York, United States

Skills

Adobe Audition, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro , Audio Interviewer/MC, Director, On-Camera Talent, Producer, Writer,