James Gilchrist

James Gilchrist is a Principal User Experience Designer at Autodesk, based in Portland, Oregon. He plays a crucial role in helping designers and engineers address real-world challenges through innovative design solutions. His work emphasizes empathy and collaboration, aiming to enhance the tools available for users in the design and engineering fields.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Principal User Experience Designer at Autodesk

  • Focuses on supporting global teams and collaborating with leadership to establish requirements for product development.
  • Mentors junior and senior designers to enhance their customer domain expertise.

• Previous Positions:

  • User Experience Manager (Jul 2015 - Apr 2020): Led a global design team for CAD customers, focusing on platform consistency and user experience.
  • Senior User Experience Designer (Mar 2012 - Jul 2015): Designed scalable platforms for industrial design tools.
  • Manufacturing Product Marketing Manager (Mar 2011 - Mar 2012): Managed marketing efforts across multiple manufacturing sectors.
  • Senior Sales Engineer at Neoporte, Inc. (Sep 2004 - Jan 2008): Oversaw customer orders and project management.

Education

• BA in Industrial Arts, with an emphasis on Product Design and Development from San Francisco State University (1995 - 1998), graduated Cum Laude.

James Gilchrist's extensive experience in user experience design and product development makes him a valuable asset in the fields of mechanical engineering and industrial design at Autodesk.1