James Lemoine
Design career mentor and former JPMorganChase Executive Director
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Creatives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | Pratt Institute |
James Lemoine is a design mentor who helps designers with their careers, portfolios and interviews. He spent over 10 years in UX and product design and rose to Executive Director at JPMorganChase, where he led product design for a card services portfolio. He also led design strategy at Morgan Stanley. He has coached 18 people and helps them with case studies, design presentations and career moves, including a shift from individual contributor to management.
What James helps with
James works with designers on their skills, their portfolios and their next career step. He also helps people who are leaving design or moving into another discipline.
- Working on a design case study
- Improving a design portfolio
- Practicing a design presentation
- Solving a complicated experience design problem
- Moving from individual contributor to management
- Switching from design to another discipline
- Preparing for design interviews
- Finding reassurance when leaving design
Who James works with
James works with designers at different points in their careers. Some want a stronger portfolio or better interview skills. Others are moving from individual contributor roles into management, changing to another discipline, or leaving design and want support with that choice.
Background and qualifications
James worked as an experience design practitioner for more than 10 years. He built systems and platforms for startups, accounting firms, sports leagues and financial services companies. His art history background and visual thinking helped him tell clear stories about digital experiences to stakeholders and senior leaders. He became an Executive Director at JPMorganChase, leading product design for card services. He also led design strategy at Morgan Stanley. He studied at Pratt Institute.
James Lemoine pricing
Programs and services
- Advance Your Design Career, 10+ hours of coaching
- Nail Your Design Interviews, 5+ hours of coaching
- Custom hourly coaching
James Lemoine reviews
James Lemoine has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 14 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a former JPMorganChase Executive Director who led product design for a credit card portfolio.
Best for designers who want to improve a portfolio, prepare for interviews, or move into management or another discipline.
Common questions
How much does James Lemoine charge?
Coaching with James runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message James from this page for an exact quote.
What does James Lemoine help with?
James Lemoine helps with working on a design case study, improving a design portfolio, practicing a design presentation and solving a complicated experience design problem.
Does James Lemoine have reviews?
James Lemoine has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 14 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is James Lemoine certified?
James Lemoine lists: Pratt Institute.
Does James Lemoine help designers who want to leave design?
Yes. He helps people moving from design into another discipline, and gives reassurance to those exiting design.
Can James help with a move into management?
Yes. He coaches designers going from individual contributor roles into management.
How do I contact James Lemoine?
Send James a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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