# James Yong

> Product Design Leader

Location: Orinda, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jamesyong

DESIGN EVANGELIST with a drive for aligning brand story with customer experience. Proven track record in leading design solutions in native app, web, brand marketing, advertising, packaging and retail, Committed to leading innovation while executing with excellence. Demonstrated ability to oversee large scale campaigns and execute roadmaps with design-test-build-learn-iterate agility.

Specialties: product design, UX/UI, brand identity, advertising, marketing, art direction, product and lifestyle photo direction, retail, fashion retail, personalized photo products, direct-to-consumer.

## Work Experience
### Senior Director of Product Design @ Mixbook
Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area

### Director Of Product Design @ Mixbook
Jan 2021 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Director of Design @ Kodak Alaris
Jan 2015 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco, CA
Oversaw and delivered UX/UI design strategy for Kodak Moments ecosystem including iOS and Android apps, website and in-store kiosks. Introduced and drove the launch of its first ever design system. Managed a team of 3-6 designer and researchers.

### Associate Creative Director, Clorox Digital Labs @ The Clorox Company
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Oakland, CA
Oversaw and conceptualized creative solutions for digital programs that served The Clorox Company's suite of brands such as Brita, Clorox, Liquid Plumr, Pine-Sol and Clorox Professional.

### Art Director, Old Navy Marketing @ Gap Inc.
Jan 2007 – Jan 2013
Oversaw creative innovations for in-store experience and displays, packaging, Old Navy Card, Grand Opening promotions, CRM, and online communities. Art directed seasonal photo shoots. Primary steward for brand aesthetic guidelines. Managed teams of 3-7 designers and copywriters.

### Associate Art Director , Old Navy Marketing @ Gap Inc.
Jan 2006 – Jan 2007
Overseeing creative solutions for marketing messages that involve public relations, promotions, relationship marketing (direct mail and credit card program), online advertising and dynamic media.

### Senior Designer, Old Navy Marketing @ Gap Inc.
Jan 2004 – Jan 2006
- Conceptualizes, art directs and designs solutions according to brand strategy and marketing objectives through the circular publication, direct mail, promotions collateral and press kits
- Partners with editorial team, program management, production, digital production and web design to create the best solution at the highest quality
- Manages projects by overseeing creative process, presenting team’s work to VP of Creative and negotiating timelines
- Art directed on-figure and flat product photo shoots
- Managed and supervised two designers

### Designer, Old Navy Marketing @ Gap Inc.
Jan 2003 – Jan 2004
- Designed layout for bi-monthly circular publication
- Conceptualized and designed collateral for promotions, direct mail and public relations
- Partnered with editorial team, program management, production, digital production and web design to create the best solution at the highest quality

### Design Director @ TheStandard.com
Jan 1999 – Jan 2001
- Oversaw creative process for online products and initiatives including editorial sections and articles, e-commerce storefronts and transactions, online ad campaigns, and conference microsites for www.thestandard.com
- Involved in project process from concept through development which included establishing sitemap, participating in usability testing, structuring scalable navigation system, designing page layouts, and interfacing with engineering team
- Collaborated with other creative departments to maintain brand identity
- Managed and supervised team of six designers

### Creative Director @ azfamily.com
Jan 1996 – Jan 1998
- Oversaw the creative process for all projects including editorial sections for azfamily.com, online ad campaigns and marketing websites for clients
- Established information architecture for azfamily.com and client websites
- Managed projects from concept to development including art direction, design, budget management and collaboration with engineering team
- Interacted directly with clients and participated in new business presentations
- Managed and supervised a team of four designers

### Senior Designer @ Hoskyns & Associates
Jan 1995 – Jan 1996
- Designed interfaces for interactive CD-ROMs and kiosk presentations
- Designed collateral for marketing campaigns
- Conceptualized, wrote copy for and designed ads
- Interacted directly with clients

### Art Director @ McMurry Publishing, Inc.
Jan 1994 – Jan 1995
- Art directed photo shoots and commissioned illustrations
- Designed editorial spreads and ads
- Coordinated art budgets for 24 syndicated healthcare publication versions
- Interacted with clients nationwide

### Designer @ McMurry Publishing, Inc.
Jan 1993 – Jan 1994
- Conceptualized and designed editorial spreads and ads
- Coordinated art budgets for 24 syndicated healthcare publication versions
- Interacted with clients nationwide

### Intern Designer @ Tyler Blik Design
Jan 1991 – Jan 1991


## Education
### Graphic Design
Arizona State University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jamesyong
- Website: http://www.jamesyong.com

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Last updated: 2026-02-23