Jim trained as an editor and began his career in music videos. He swiftly progressed into editing features and has a long list of credits, including the Elysian Fields sequences in Gladiator and the title sequence for Hannibal. He broke into commercials soon after and in 2001 was awarded a D&AD Pencil for Outstanding Editing on the Adidas campaign.

After a suggestion from Sir Ridley Scott, Jim started directing.

Jim is known for his attention to detail, distinctive visual style and the importance of sound within his work. He won the BBC New Directors Award with his film There Was a Man and in 2005 completed The Deal, a short film based on two men thrown together by fate. With strong performances by the lead characters, the strength of this piece lies in the enigma of what is left untold to the audience.  His commercials combine performance with powerful visuals, seamless effects and flawless editing.