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My work goes beyond research; I turn insights into actionable strategies, whether by structuring components. creating reference documentation, or leading system-wide shifts to ensure alignment with UX best practices.I excel at leading cross-functional teams through complex challenges, aligning diverse perspectives, and turning abstract problems into clear, actionable solutions.

Whether refining design system guidelines, managing developer handoff, or implementing user research, I support teams to move from ideation to execution. I've worked in organizations ranging from 10 to 10,000 employees, and I'm driven by the challenge of adapting strategies to fit diverse company needs.

In my next role, I am eager to leverage my expertise in Figma and tackle projects that push the boundaries of navigation and discoverability. While the travel industry excites me, I am open to opportunities across various sectors, particularly in companies with a strong enterprise scale. I'm looking for a dynamic role that offers flexibility in work arrangements, whether remote (with West Coast hours) or based in Los Angeles, to foster both collaboration and innovation.

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What I Bring To The Party

UX Skills

  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • Competitive Comparative Analysis
  • Iterative Design
  • User Interviews
  • Affinity Mapping
  • Card Sorting
  • Persona Building
  • Prototyping
  • System Documentation
  • Iterative Design

Soft Skills

  • Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Adaptability
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Systems Solution Based Thinking
  • Articulate
  • Detail Oriented
  • Empathy
  • Intuition

Technology

  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Invision
  • Adobe CC
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Code Inspector
  • HTML / CSS
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Webflow

Reviews

Steven MacNeil

Lead Software Engineer

I have worked with Jessica on a project focused on developing a design system and its associated UI library, which are critical components of a digital transformation for a large institution.During this time, Jessica has been an excellent collaborator across disciplines. Tasked with solving a complex design problem, she eagerly consults with subject matter experts across disciplines and conducts research with keen attention to detail in order to understand the full scope and constraints of the problem. This holistic approach results in thoroughly considered and effective solutions. Jessica’s drive for knowledge extends well beyond what is....

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Nicholas Goodrich

Senior UI / UX Designer

Working with Jessica has been great! She has been indispensable in the cross-team collaboration that we have both been involved in and every meeting with her and her team has been not only super productive, but FUN! Her and her team make design system documentation not only feel effortless, but engaging as well as the ability to iterate on things is in her DNA and she is always proactively researching answers to queries that we have and providing solutions every step of the way. It's been a wild ride but her and her team have had a steady hand every step of the way and we couldn't be more thankful!

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Meredith Wikstrom

Senior UX Strategist

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Jessica on a fast-paced, 5-month redesign of a state government platform. Jessica had no problem handling the ambiguity of where we started, jumping in with key questions in our discovery sessions to clarify needs and design with our cross-functional team of 18 team members and client stakeholders. She's adept at independently translating complex requirements into simplified solutions and walking the client through hi-fidelity wireframes and flows to facilitate discussion and iterate on designs with our cross-functional team of 18 team members and client stakeholders...

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