Jim Forrest

Jim Forrest has an extensive career in product design and creative innovation. Jim began their career in 2009 as a Visiting Professor for ART 420: Advanced Design for the Web at Salem State College. In 2012, they took on a freelance UX/Design Lead role for mobile projects connected to the Smithsonian Museum mobile products. In 2013, they became the Creative Director at Change Collective, where they established the brand and brand guidelines, lead the product design team, designed Version 1 of their mobile platform, helped create the product vision, and managed the video production team. Jim also served as a Music Advisor for the 2013 PEM/PM Evening Party Series for Adults. In 2014, they were appointed as the Director of Design at Intrepid Pursuits. In 2016, they were hired as the Director of Product Design & Creative Innovation at Accenture. In 2020, they were appointed as the Director of Product Design & User Experience at Keeeb, Inc. and as the Director of Business Development, Strategist, and Associate Partner at Manyone. Most recently, in 2022, they were hired as the Senior Director, Product Design and Management Consultant at Alignable.

Jim Forrest's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from Salem State University, which they earned between 1997 and 2001 in Interactive Design and Music. Jim also attended The New England Institute of Art, where they earned a Certificate in Recording Arts between 1996 and 1998, studying Music Production and Engineering and Midi Composition. In 2002 and 2003, they attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts to study Advanced Art Making and Design for the Web. Lastly, they took a course in MAX/MSP/Jitter at Harvestworks in 2009.