jpaw61@gmail.com
612.559.4211
Skills & Tools
Project Discovery
User Research
Information Architecture (IA)
Interaction Design (IxD)
Axure
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch
Design Mentorship
Profile
I enjoy using my knowledge and skill set to help in building products and services that solve complex problems. I have experience working with cross-functional teams on intranets, health care applications and startups.
Experience
Product Designer, Paylocity
January 2018 - Present
Work with small, interdisciplinary teams to deliver products for internal users that help them be more efficient in working with new clients and government agencies. Responsible for understanding the problems our products solved and how they fit into, drive and support larger product suite.
Senior UX Designer, The Nerdery
March 2012 - December 2017
Responsible for leading complex engagements with some of our highest profile clients. Worked to craft documentation and designs that met the needs of the business, users and developers.
Collaborate with our development team to bridge the gap between design and development to ensure that the project vision was technically feasible.
Interactive Designer, Warner Connect
Feb 2010 - March 2012
Responsible for upfront discovery and strategy work, interaction design, and visual aesthetic.
Responsible for maintaining documentation used to coordinate an international application development team.
Volunteer
UXPA Minnesota (UXPA MN)
Nov 2014 - March 2015
Worked with a recent college graduate to further his understanding in user experience design. This resulted in him getting an apprenticeship at the Nerdery and ultimately hired on as a UX designer.
Honors Mentor Connection
Sep 2012 - April 2013
Worked with a high school student who was interested in the field of design and web development. Starting with the fundamentals of design we worked through the school year culminating in her senior project which earned her a scholarship to her school.