Dustin James
graphic designer - illustrator - creative director
WELCOME
nice to meet you.
HELLO! I'm Dustin, based in North Hollywood, California.
As a Senior Packaging Designer, I specialize in creative concept design, brand management, and print advertising. My focus is on driving impactful packaging solutions from concept to production while maintaining cohesive brand narratives and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. With a hands-on approach, I lead the creation of trend-driven graphics, oversee packaging timelines, and collaborate with partners to produce visually compelling designs.
Over the past several years, I’ve honed my expertise in packaging and graphic design through collaborations with major intellectual properties, including Disney, Marvel, and Netflix. With a background in branding, publication layout, and illustration, I aim to deliver purposeful and unique designs that resonate with audiences and enhance brand engagement. My dedication to innovative design and storytelling continues to guide my contributions to the creative industry.
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what people say.
Talent180
Dustin has and continues to provide excellent graphic service! He initially revamped our company logo & continues to build our brand. I love the way Dustin can create stories with pictures, words, and color that make our brand stand out professionally. He is prompt to reply, pays attention to detail, and overall will go the extra mile for every single one of his clients. I highly recommend Dustin if you're looking for a designer that will deliver quality
Rachel & Ryan - UpWork Clients
Dustin was a pleasure to work with. Great graphic design skills, delivered visuals on time, handled back and forth revisions extremely well, had excellent communication and would highly recommend.
Paul Crump - Funko
Dustin is that unique combination of highly skilled, incredibly talented, and sincerely passionate about great design. It would be one thing to say he’s an amazing designer but his genuine love for what he does consistently elevates his work to a level that surpasses the standard consumer experience. He is smart, organized, detail oriented, solution focused, and infuses any team with contagious, positive energy.
talk soon!
