George James Carpenter, a tried-and-true lifelong New Englander turned Upstate New Yorker, began his career over 10 years ago as a community oriented photographer on an app known all too well, Instagram. At a mere 19 years old he was placed on the very-early-very-prestigious “Instagram Suggested Users List” cultivating a following of 20k+, he hosted collaborative community events and built an extensive commercial client list — pre-college graduation. In 2016, he pivoted.
With just short of 10 years of industry experience now under his belt, James has built a multi-faceted career that focuses on one thing in particular — creating collaborative relationships to unify community and design while simultaneously creating work that is timeless and emotional.
In his near decade of design experience, James worked for Arnold Worldwide, Compass and Evolved By Nature, to name a few. He created an extensive portfolio demonstrating work in advertising, creative direction, UX design, publication design, corporate branding, design leadership, social media and content strategy. As a multi-disciplinary industry leader, James believes in the importance of niche team building and strives to bring together diverse, bespoke and talented individuals to create the best work possible.
During COVID, James and his partner launched an antique company, Tabletop Vintage. An immersive antique shop curated into themed collections. Utilizing their extensive knowledge of art direction, curation and copywriting, the team built seven different worlds that, of course, fit on a tabletop. James and team proudly took home an award win from PRINT Magazine which honored their achievements in photography.
When James isn’t staring at a screen you can most likely find him standing in a field, stream or ocean with camera in hand accompanied by his closest friends, partner and their 100 pound Bernese Mountain Dog, Masha.
James is valued for his multi-faceted skills and thrives in collaboration alongside creatives and non-creatives alike.
SELECT CLIENTS
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Absolut Vodka
Allbirds
Artifact Uprising
Brugal
Compass
The Dempsey Center
Evolved By Nature
The Frye Company
GMC
Jack Daniels
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Jagermeister
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Verizon
CONTACT
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gjamescarpenter@gmail.com
@jamesscarpenter
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A creative leader with a foundation in digital & print design, front-end development, corporate branding, art direction and photography. Previously at Evolved By Nature where he led their design team through complex design solutions for experts in their respective fields.
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Evolved By Nature, Biotech Live Site
2020–2024
Evolved By Nature are the experts in marrying art and science through well designed product with lasting impact and inspire consumers to live their lives more beautifully. Creating a green chemistry movement all from natural silk cocoons.
SERVICES
Corporate Branding, Website Design, Marketing Design, Design Manager, Art Direction, Photography, Videography
Corporate Branding, Website Design, Marketing Design, Design Manager, Art Direction, Photography, Videography
Evolved By Nature, B2B, L1 Leather Molecule Live Site
2023
Evolved By Nature are the experts in marrying art and science through well designed product with lasting impact and inspire consumers to live their lives more beautifully. Creating a green chemistry movement all from natural silk cocoons.
SERVICES
Corporate Branding, Website Design, Marketing Design, Design Manager, Art Direction, Photography, Videography
Corporate Branding, Website Design, Marketing Design, Design Manager, Art Direction, Photography, Videography
Evolved By Nature’s direct to consumer skincare line formulated with a molecule derived from natural silk cocoons. Designed in tandem to improve the health of your skin barrier.
SERVICES
DTC Branding, Art Direction, Photography, UX Design, Product Design, Packaging Design
DTC Branding, Art Direction, Photography, UX Design, Product Design, Packaging Design
Evolved By Nature, DTC, Soap + Skin Health Live Site
2023
Soap and skin health designed by Evolved By Nature and formulated with a molecule derived from natural silk cocoons. Designed as a family to improve overall skin health.
SERVICES
DTC Branding, Art Direction, Photography, UX Design, Product Design, Packaging Design
DTC Branding, Art Direction, Photography, UX Design, Product Design, Packaging Design
Evolved By Nature, B2B, 33B-a Skincare Molecule Live Site
2023
Evolved By Nature are the experts in marrying art and science through well designed product with lasting impact and inspire consumers to live their lives more beautifully. Creating a green chemistry movement all from natural silk cocoons.
SERVICES
Corporate Branding, Website Design, Marketing Design, Design Manager, Art Direction, Photography, Videography
Corporate Branding, Website Design, Marketing Design, Design Manager, Art Direction, Photography, Videography
Michael Strahan, A brand by Evolved By Nature Live Site
2022
Michael Strahan’s DTC skincare line formulated by Evolved By Nature’s personal care umbrella. A product family formulated to target the nuances of different skin types.
SERVICES
DTC Branding, Art Direction, Photography, UX Design, Product Design, Packaging Design
DTC Branding, Art Direction, Photography, UX Design, Product Design, Packaging Design
Covid Diaries
2021
An intricate personal study taking place in the midst of the global pandemic of COVID-19. Reliant on specific needs I surveyed and questioned the surprising and the necessary for our survival.
SERVICES
Photography, Art Direction, Prop Styling, Lighting Design, Retouching, Public Surveying
Photography, Art Direction, Prop Styling, Lighting Design, Retouching, Public Surveying
Compass, Agent Branding
2018–20
Compass is a technology-focused real estate brokerage defining the future of real estate. Dedicated to supplying their agents with the upmost potential of building their personal business.
SERVICES
Art Direction, Branding, Animation, Publication Design, Out-of-home, Event Design, Signage and Photography
Art Direction, Branding, Animation, Publication Design, Out-of-home, Event Design, Signage and Photography
Compass, Only at Compass
2019
Only at Compass, a print publication for Boston Magazine, helps provide company insight on new programs by Compass agents. By providing real-life experiences we were able to give consumers insight to the bespoke Compass treatment.
SERVICES
Publication Design, Art Direction, Photography, Corporate Branding
Publication Design, Art Direction, Photography, Corporate Branding
Compass, Boston Marathon Campaign Out-of-home
2018
Compass’ spring OOH campaign ran 100+ units from land to shore at an opportune time — the Boston Marathon and Red Sox opening day. Structuring company branding alongside our agents gave impact in the Greater Boston Region during the cities busiest season.
SERVICES
Campaign Branding, Corporate Branding, Photography, Out-of-home Campaign, Merchandise
Campaign Branding, Corporate Branding, Photography, Out-of-home Campaign, Merchandise
Compass, Your Neighborhood Expert, Volume 1 & 2
2018–19
Compass Greater Boston’s elevated agent-focused print publication released alongside Boston Magazine. A 360 campaign that hero’s Real Estate agents as valuable pieces of their communities through print, photography, and media. Over 57,000 issues per release bi-annually.
SERVICES
Publication Design, Art Direction, Photography, Corporate Branding
Publication Design, Art Direction, Photography, Corporate Branding
Compass, 360 Day
2019
An all day event held for Compass Agents to educate a holistic brand experience. Consisting of workshops on social media, brand voice, and photography the creative team constructed bespoke imagery for their respective lessons.
SERVICES
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Photography, Prop Styling
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Photography, Prop Styling
Little Moss
2016–19
Little Moss, a farm to table restaurant in SouthCoast Massachusetts. Photography and art direction for photoshoots over a span of 3 years.
SERVICES
Photography
Photography
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