Nick James is a designer, illustrator, and one-man studio behind Soldier: Unknown—a genre-blending WWII audio drama 25 years in the making. A former art school dropout turned veteran product designer, Nick has spent two decades building digital experiences for clients across industries, all while quietly pursuing personal projects in illustration, music, and code. When the tech company he worked for shuttered in 2024—and a hurricane displaced his family—Nick turned chaos into opportunity. He taught himself Unity, built early prototypes of his dream RPG, and developed custom AI tools for voice acting and sound design. What started as a graphic novel in high school has become a sprawling narrative universe told through audio, game, and visual storytelling. Nick lives in Asheville with his wife and kids, surrounded by sketchbooks, synths, and storyboards for the next chapter.