James Lee

James Lee has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of user experience and design. James most recently held the position of VP of Global User Experience & Design at FourKites, Inc. starting in January 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Executive Director of User Experience and Design at Ivanti from July 2020 to March 2022.

Before joining Ivanti, James was the Head of User Experience at Lucid Motors from February 2019 to July 2020. In this role, they led the design and integration of hardware and software in human interaction, as well as spearheaded the ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) experience and collaborated with the Autonomous strategy group.

From March 2017 to March 2019, James served as the Senior Director and Global Head of User Experience at GE Oil & Gas. Before that, they were the Head of Design Strategy/User Experience at Samsung Electronics America from January 2013 to March 2017. In this position, they were responsible for integrating design, strategy, and research in new product categories and creating a consistent design language across multiple products.

Prior to their time at Samsung, James worked at Microsoft from 2007 to 2012, where they held various roles including Lead UX/Interaction for Windows Design and Research, UX Design Lead for Xbox One, and User Experience Designer for Zune. James played a key role in creating the visual and motion design for Windows 8 and developing a new design language for Xbox Kinect.

James also gained experience as a Lead UI Designer at Amaze Entertainment, an Art Director at Paramount Pictures, and a Lead Motion Graphic Designer at Artefact. James began their career as a Senior Designer at Run Studios.

Throughout their career, James has demonstrated a strong leadership ability in managing cross-functional teams, integrating research and strategy into product development, and driving innovative and human-centric design approaches.

James Lee attended The Art Institutes and studied Film & Video, but it is unclear if they obtained a degree from this institution. James then enrolled in Hongik University and completed a Bachelor's degree in Multimedia & Advertising. James also attended Mesmer Animation Lab, where they studied Animation. The specific details regarding the start and end years of their education at each institution are not provided. Additionally, it is unknown whether James Lee obtained a degree from Hongik University or pursued any further education at this institution.