Hello, my name is James Cherry

Digital specialist., Web designer.,Graphic designer., Video editor., Copywriter., Content marketer.

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Watch what I do

Looking for digital content?

My name is James. I’m a motivated and ambitious digital and web content creative, specialising in creating eye-catching digital assets, optimising user experience, and driving engagement. With experience spanning a wide range of industries, I have been able to develop a diverse portfolio encompassing a variety of creative and commercially-driven content—from simple motion graphics all the way through to full-scale website relaunches.

Skills.

Web & UX/UI Design

Developing creative user interfaces, focusing on striking, responsive, and clean design.

Graphic Design

Creating a wide variety of branded image collateral across digital and print.

Video Production

Skilled at all stages of video—filming, editing, grading, and sound mixing.

Motion Graphics

Storyboarding and crafting striking animated content using Adobe After Effects.

Social Media

Developing platform-specific assets for organic and promoted social marketing.

Copywriting

Drafting clean, sharp and engaging copy for web, social, and print collateral.

Coding

Confident with HTML5 and CSS. Experienced in drafting and troubleshooting code.

Analytics

Using Google Analytics to make data-driven decisions around content strategy.

Content Marketing

Delivering on KPIs with intelligent digital marketing tactics across web, social, and email.

Experience.

Orgvue

Content and Creative Manager

Driving engagement and leads through various types of content. Managing and developing the Orgvue brand, developing a new website, new brand guidelines, photography, written content, and brand presence.

Vodafone UK

Senior Digital Content Designer

Designing and delivering a range of web builds and other digital solutions to help optimise Vodafone UK’s business website and improve both self-service and soft-sell customer experiences

Freelance Film Editor

Independent Short Films and Music Videos

Collaborating with independent filmmakers across London and the South East as lead editor on a number of short dramas, music videos, trailers and corporate videos, picking up two festival awards for the horror short Hestia!

Infinity Creative Media

Head of Digital Content

Chiefly responsible for the overall digital marketing strategies and output for the company’s television series and events, including The Wine Show, The Football Show, and The Best FIFA Football Awards.

The Charity for Civil Servants

Digital Content Manager

Managing e-communication channels to build support for and publicise the work of the Charity. Overseeing concept, planning, and delivery of a variety of digital content ranging from articles, videos, and interactive tests.

Westminster Forum Projects

Communications Officer

Responsible for drafting all external communications, including the website, social, and print. Liaising with delegates, speakers, and forum leads to ensure factually correct publications.

Freelance Writer

Film & Culture Publications

Have authored over 100 written pieces, including reviews, features, and news items. Regular contributions to The London Film Review, The Cult Den, and Film Inquiry, as well as my own blog.

ODEON Cinemas

Marketing Manager

Management and supervisory role within a local branch. Essential in developing business strategy and delivering or exceeding key performance indicators, such as attendance, retail revenue, and market share.

Misc.

Internships, projects, and part-time

Small media projects, including video editing for Cereal Killers, Red Buddha Films, Creeping Mist Productions and AMG Vision Reel, and an internship with Brunswick Studios, assisting in their digital rebrand and relaunch.

University of Portsmouth

BA (Hons) Film Studies & Entertainment Technology | First Class Honours

Focusing on film history, video production, scriptwriting, and graphic design. Substantial experience with creative software, camera and sound equipment.

July 2022 - Present
Nov 2019 - July 2022
June 2019 - Present
July 2018 - Oct 2019
March 2017 - July 2018
Feb 2016 - Feb 2017
Oct 2013 - Feb 2016
July 2013 - Feb 2016
July 2011 - July 2013
Sept 2008 - July 2011

Testimonials.

Want to get in touch ?

I'm happy to discuss any project opportunities you feel I might be suited for.