HouseSpecial
James Sharinghousen is an experienced event and stage coordinator with a diverse background in the entertainment and hospitality industries. Currently serving as a Stage Coordinator at HouseSpecial since March 2023, James previously worked as an Art Department Coordinator at ShadowMachine from May 2019 to May 2022. James's roles have included Events Coordinator and Director of Special Events at Grön Chocolate, where responsibilities involved coordinating marketing and training initiatives. Additionally, James has a significant history with Fright Town, holding multiple roles including Lighting Designer, Animatronics Lead, and Cast Director from August 2011 to September 2018, overseeing special effects and cast management. James also served as Director of Events at Inn at Northrup Station from February 2016 to August 2017, focusing on brand awareness and community engagement through events, and held an operations position at Balloons On Broadway from September 2015 to June 2016.
HouseSpecial
HouseSpecial, formerly LAIKA/house, can make anything move. In tandem with their animation expertise, the studio’s creative team is well-known for their ability to integrate design and develop characters that push brand narratives beyond the expected for clients like Supercell, Indeed.com, Sony, Jose Cuervo, Target, M&M’S, Honey Nut Cheerios, Honda and Travel Portland. This Portland-based crew of artists is guided by their infectious passion for storytelling and an obsession to bring wonder to every commercial collaboration. Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housespecialpdx/