ABOUT THE CODER & DESIGNER
PROFILE_SPECS: BACKGROUND & APPROACH
Hello My name is James Karalus and I have Experience Across Design and Development
I’m a freelance design and developer who brings ideas into creation. I have helped craft websites and digital experiences for a wide range of recognised names in diverse industries.
I am based in France at the moment, I was raised in New Zealand and have worked in a number of countries with a very wide and diverse range of people.
I’ve been working with web technologies since the days of Adobe Flash and have grown alongside the web: from legacy front-end tools through to modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks. I also have a practical understanding of back-end systems and databases, as well as Graphic and Media design skills.
This helps me build full-featured, maintainable solutions — and to collaborate effectively with teams across engineering, design, and product. I can help the process in your online and offline presence from any point start to finish. I enjoy all aspect of the digital project life cycle and have been lucky enough to do a really wide range of projects from print thought to online.
Most recently I worked with enterprise AI Dataiku as the website developer for their main website. This was a full-time role, so I’m comfortable applying data-driven approaches to real business problems. I keep up with emerging technologies and best practices because learning matters — I’m currently studying French as my second language and always welcome new challenges that expand my skills.
Today I’m freelancing and offering my skills to help you ship your product or improve your service. I bring a broad base of experience, practical technical knowledge, and a straightforward, collaborative approach. My rates are competitive and fair — I focus on delivering value, not fluff.
If you’d like to collaborate, whether it’s a one-off project or ongoing work, let’s make something great together. Reach out and tell me about your goals — I’ll reply with clear next steps and from there we can work out a realistic plan.