James Nau
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Angel Poon
James embodies many of the great traits that one can only dream of in a manager and leader. I’m always grateful that I had the opportunity to grow under his mentorship for three amazing years at Airtasker. His warmth and genuine care for people, combined with his perceptiveness and cool headedness, made him such an approachable and impactful leader. He was not one to shy away from difficult conversations and was a manager who always looked to understand and put the team before himself. James has had a tremendous influence in my growth as a person and as a professional and I'm inspired to be a leader who can support others in the way he has for me.
Angel Poon
James embodies many of the great traits that one can only dream of in a manager and leader. I’m always grateful that I had the opportunity to grow under his mentorship for three amazing years at Airtasker. His warmth and genuine care for people, combined with his perceptiveness and cool headedness, made him such an approachable and impactful leader. He was not one to shy away from difficult conversations and was a manager who always looked to understand and put the team before himself. James has had a tremendous influence in my growth as a person and as a professional and I'm inspired to be a leader who can support others in the way he has for me.
Angel Poon
James embodies many of the great traits that one can only dream of in a manager and leader. I’m always grateful that I had the opportunity to grow under his mentorship for three amazing years at Airtasker. His warmth and genuine care for people, combined with his perceptiveness and cool headedness, made him such an approachable and impactful leader. He was not one to shy away from difficult conversations and was a manager who always looked to understand and put the team before himself. James has had a tremendous influence in my growth as a person and as a professional and I'm inspired to be a leader who can support others in the way he has for me.
Angel Poon
James embodies many of the great traits that one can only dream of in a manager and leader. I’m always grateful that I had the opportunity to grow under his mentorship for three amazing years at Airtasker. His warmth and genuine care for people, combined with his perceptiveness and cool headedness, made him such an approachable and impactful leader. He was not one to shy away from difficult conversations and was a manager who always looked to understand and put the team before himself. James has had a tremendous influence in my growth as a person and as a professional and I'm inspired to be a leader who can support others in the way he has for me.
Experience
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Airtasker
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Australia
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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VP of Design
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Nov 2019 - Present
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Head of Design
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Mar 2019 - Nov 2019
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Team Lead Brand & Design Operations
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Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
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Senior Brand Designer
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Feb 2018 - Jul 2018
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Startmate
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Australia
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Financial Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Spring21 Coach
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Sep 2021 - Present
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adplist.org
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Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Mentor
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Startmate
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Australia
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Financial Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Spring20 Coach
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Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
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Seven West Media
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Australia
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Designer
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Sep 2016 - Nov 2017
+ Designing branded content for external brands to engage target audiences on all major social media channels + Leading the rebranding and development of content toolkits for key existing digital channels and designing branding for new digital channels to reach target audiences + Liaising with executive producers, directors, editors and writers to develop branded digital content extensions to engage existing and to reach new audiences + Overseeing and executing all aspects of the design production process including but not limited to branding and graphic design, animation, illustration, typography and editing + Working within teams to ideate and execute shareable original stories via digital video + Championing the introduction of Facebook Live streams, Facebook 360 videos and Instagram stories within the company Show less
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TMC Productions
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Australia
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Director
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Jul 2014 - Sep 2016
+ Leading a team of 7 designers, production staff, developers and creative technologists+ Overseeing all aspects of digital and print design for company branding, hype reels, product development, live events and presentations+ Liaising with client representatives to take creative briefs, outline deliverables and production schedules, present designs and attend review sessions+ Working with senior management to develop work breakdown structures for job costings and production schedules, and managing resource allocation+ Training, mentoring and developing staff members and teams Show less
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Senior Designer + Editor
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Aug 2010 - Jul 2014
+ Self driven and passionate team member and team leader+ Working with and leading a team of designers+ Editing the concepts and final delivery for presentations to the client+ Managing projects to fulfil client requirements within budget and timeframes+ Understanding both the requirements from the client and the goals of the company+ Designing for high end brands, corporate and commercial branding, fashion and music+ Designing with a keen eye for detail and a high level of refinement+ Designing engaging, innovative, concept driven work+ Producing quality graphics and vfx animations for different mediums+ Ensuring deliverables are to the correct technical specifications+ Resourceful and creative troubleshooting+ Dependable and approachable mentor+ Open listener and fast learner Show less
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Immersed Therapy
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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Motion Graphics Designer + Editor + Compositor
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Dec 2008 - Aug 2010
+ Assist Lead Designer in creating elements for designs and animations + Applying brand guidelines and design principles + Manage multiple projects and tasks + Meet deadlines and deliver projects under pressure + Work collaboratively with the creative team and clients + Style framing, compositing, keying, rotoscoping and rendering + Contribute to the company blog, creative award entries and other marketing activities + Assist Lead Designer in creating elements for designs and animations + Applying brand guidelines and design principles + Manage multiple projects and tasks + Meet deadlines and deliver projects under pressure + Work collaboratively with the creative team and clients + Style framing, compositing, keying, rotoscoping and rendering + Contribute to the company blog, creative award entries and other marketing activities
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Videographer + Editor + Motion Graphics Designer
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2009 - 2010
+ Full ownership of pre and post production + Manage production budgets and timelines + Communicating effectively with all clients, production team and external contractors + Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers + Setting up basic lighting and sound recording + Syncing and editing multi-cam video footage + Designing DVD menus and title screens + Full ownership of pre and post production + Manage production budgets and timelines + Communicating effectively with all clients, production team and external contractors + Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers + Setting up basic lighting and sound recording + Syncing and editing multi-cam video footage + Designing DVD menus and title screens
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Junior Motion Graphics Designer + Editor
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2008 - 2010
+ Responsible for design, animation, compositing and rendering + Observe schedule requirements and delivery deadlines + Work within a team of artists and directors + Editing video footage + Responsible for design, animation, compositing and rendering + Observe schedule requirements and delivery deadlines + Work within a team of artists and directors + Editing video footage
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Motion Graphics Designer
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2008 - 2009
+ Content and art direction + Design and create engaging motion graphics for video deliverables + Liaising with clients and content collaborators + Content and art direction + Design and create engaging motion graphics for video deliverables + Liaising with clients and content collaborators
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Education
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UNSW
Bachelor of Digital Media, Animation, Design, Film, Sound