- Birch
- James is the Managing Director of Birch Studio Ltd, a London based design studio working in diverse areas of communication design, that he co-founded with Elliot Hammer in 2009.
- Black Box Press
- Another venture in 2009 between James and Elliot Hammer saw the launch of Black Box Press, an independent printing and publishing company that acts as a platform for emerging artists, designers and photographers.
- Jooji
- James co-founded Jooji, a clothing and home-ware company whose products are made from Washi paper in Japan, with Peter Allen in 2010.
- B.B, Esq.
- In 2011 James co-founded B.B, Esq. with Elliot Hammer.B.B, Esq. is an online venture acting as a resource for gentlemen. B.B, Esq. aims to seek out what makes modern life all the more enthralling, from the best barista in town to the bespoke tailor steeped in centuries of tradition.
- Mentor
- In 2011 James founded Mentor with Elliot Hammer. Mentor is an online/mobile venture that aims to encourage and assist new creative startups in the world of business.
- Experientell
- James is the Technical Director at Experientell, a bi-lingual platform for commercial and cultural experiences, showcasing a carefully edited selection of experiential projects from diverse disciplines with a strong focus on the creatives behind the work.
- General
- James graduated from the London College of Communication's Typo/Graphic design course in 2009 with a First Class Honors. James currently serves as an associate lecturer to both the London College of Communication and the Colchester Institute.