James Newton
Product Designer
At The FinOps Foundation, I lead product design across multiple platforms, focusing on how design systems, interface patterns, and thoughtful workflows can support our users at scale. My role blends strategic thinking with hands-on-design – collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to continuously evolve our products in response to user needs.
Experience
Senior Product Designer
FinOps Foundation
2023 - Present
Senior Product Designer
Twist Design Studio
2023
Student Mentor
Memorisley
2023
Lead Product Designer
Blockade Games, INC
2021 - 2023
Product Designer
Similie
2018 - 2021
See my full experience on LinkedIn
Career
With over a decade of experience in product design, I’ve worked with clients across a broad range of sectors – from Web3 and blockchain gaming to international development, tourism, training and events, and military logistics.
I’m at my best when working across disciplines: combining user research, visual design, product strategy, marketing, and project management to bring ideas to life. I enjoy partnering with creative teams, ambitious start-ups, and purpose-driven organisations to help them realise their vision.
I've also mentored design students at Memorisely, sharing insights on UX/UI and design systems to support the next generation of designers. I’m always curious, always learning, and always up for a challenge.
Personal
When I’m not at my desk, you’ll likely find me outdoors – surfing, hiking, running, or exploring in my van.
I enjoy slow travel and immersing myself in new places, having lived in New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste. I’m now based in Bournemouth, UK, and happily call it home (for now), using it as a base for both work and adventure.
"I would put James on any problem that requires detailed thinking and systemic, organized design. Plus, he's just a likeable chill guy."
Garrett Schultz
Creative Director & Art Curator
My Work
Neon District
Digital Rebrand & User Experience
Re-designing a Cyberpunk Role-Playing-Game for Web3.
See Project
I’m not actively looking for new work opportunities at this moment.
However, I’m always happy to connect with others that share a passion for design and the industry.
Connect on LinkedIn
Drop me an email
© 2026 James Newton. Product Design
At The FinOps Foundation, I lead product design across multiple platforms, focusing on how design systems, interface patterns, and thoughtful workflows can support our users at scale. My role blends strategic thinking with hands-on-design – collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to continuously evolve our products in response to user needs.
Experience
Senior Product Designer
FinOps Foundation
2023 - Present
Senior Product Designer
Twist Design Studio
2023
Student Mentor
Memorisley
2023
Lead Product Designer
Blockade Games, INC
2021 - 2023
Product Designer
Similie
2018 - 2021
See my full experience on LinkedIn
Career
With over a decade of experience in product design, I’ve worked with clients across a broad range of sectors – from Web3 and blockchain gaming to international development, tourism, training and events, and military logistics.
I’m at my best when working across disciplines: combining user research, visual design, product strategy, marketing, and project management to bring ideas to life. I enjoy partnering with creative teams, ambitious start-ups, and purpose-driven organisations to help them realise their vision.
I've also mentored design students at Memorisely, sharing insights on UX/UI and design systems to support the next generation of designers. I’m always curious, always learning, and always up for a challenge.
Personal
When I’m not at my desk, you’ll likely find me outdoors – surfing, hiking, running, or exploring in my van.
I enjoy slow travel and immersing myself in new places, having lived in New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste. I’m now based in Bournemouth, UK, and happily call it home (for now), using it as a base for both work and adventure.
"I would put James on any problem that requires detailed thinking and systemic, organized design. Plus, he's just a likeable chill guy."
Garrett Schultz
Creative Director & Art Curator
My Work
Neon District
Digital Rebrand & User Experience
Re-designing a Cyberpunk Role-Playing-Game for Web3.
See Project
I’m not actively looking for new work opportunities at this moment.
However, I’m always happy to connect with others that share a passion for design and the industry.
Connect on LinkedIn
Drop me an email
© 2026 James Newton. Product Design
James Newton
Product Designer
About
Contact
James Newton
Product Designer
At The FinOps Foundation, I lead product design across multiple platforms, focusing on how design systems, interface patterns, and thoughtful workflows can support our users at scale. My role blends strategic thinking with hands-on-design – collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to continuously evolve our products in response to user needs.
Experience
Senior Product Designer
FinOps Foundation
2023 - Present
Senior Product Designer
Twist Design Studio
2023
Student Mentor
Memorisley
2023
Lead Product Designer
Blockade Games, INC
2021 - 2023
Product Designer
Similie
2018 - 2021
See my full experience on LinkedIn
Career
With over a decade of experience in product design, I’ve worked with clients across a broad range of sectors including; Web3 and blockchain gaming, international aid and development, tourism, training, events, and military logistics.
I’m at my best when working across disciplines: combining user research, visual design, product strategy, marketing, and project management to bring ideas to life. I enjoy partnering with creative teams, ambitious start-ups, and purpose – driven organisations to help them realise their vision.
I've also mentored design students at Memorisely, sharing insights on UX/UI and design systems to support the next generation of designers. I’m always curious, always learning, and always up for a challenge.
Personal
When I’m not at my desk, you’ll likely find me outdoors – surfing, hiking, running, or exploring in my van.
I enjoy slow travel and immersing myself in new places, having lived in New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste. I’m now based in Bournemouth, UK, and happily call it home (for now), using it as a base for both work and adventure.
"I would put James on any problem that requires detailed thinking and systemic, organized design. Plus, he's just a likeable chill guy."
Garrett Schultz
Creative Director & Art Curator
My Work
Neon District
Digital Rebrand & User Experience
Re-designing a Cyberpunk Role-Playing-Game for Web3.
See Project
I’m not actively looking for new work opportunities at this moment.
However, I’m always happy to connect with others that share a passion for design and the industry.
Connect on LinkedIn
Drop me an email
© 2026 James Newton. Product Design
James Newton
Product Designer
About
Contact
James Newton
Product Designer