Hello, I’m Jess
Software & Product Designer
I help startups and product teams turn ideas into thoughtful digital products, shaping strategy, simplifying complexity, and bridging product, design, and engineering. I help create clarity so teams can move forward together.
I’m at my best turning early ideas into real products, fast. I combine vision, business sense, and hands-on design, helping teams work through ambiguity and lay strong foundations.
Recent Roles
From zero-to-one startups to global product teams, I help shape products, align teams, and bring ambitious ideas to life.
Leading design as a Fractional Founding Designer at Intelligent Systems, an AI-native systems integrator startup.
Product Designer – Google
I led the concept and design of a minimal Android phone experience centered on digital well-being and intentional use.
Lead Designer – Zendesk
Lead end-to-end Enterprise projects across high-impact product areas, coached Designers and improved processes.
Founding Designer – Cluey Learning
Founding designer on the core product team, responsible for shaping the initial vision and user experience.
How we work matters as much as what we build.
I care deeply about how products are built, how teams work, and how thoughtful design creates momentum.
Most people focus on the look and feel of the finished product. But there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes to make a design truly work.
For me, it all starts with identifying the right problem and iterating until the solution can’t get any better. That means lots of divergent thinking, exploring different approaches, and stripping away the unnecessary.
Design isn’t the hard part.
You need a process that supports your goals, aligns your focus, and builds momentum.
Work
I have experience across zero-to-one launches, enterprise-scale systems, and fast-moving startup projects.
