jonathan
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jonathan

Creator in Los Angeles, He/Him

I'm the designer you are looking for

9 months ago

About

I wear a lot of hats.

Writing

2022

What makes a good designer? With the rise of ‘flat’ organizations and designers being able to make a career through individual contributor roles, we can try to define what makes a good designer IC without all the management responsibilities thrown in.

2021

There I was lying facedown in a swamp. All I had on were my leather boots and a metal mask. My magic fire dagger ( named Azrael 🔥 🗡 ) was within reach...

2020

This will be an ongoing list of things I have written in my little notebook 📘 the past 6 years. Some insights, anecdotes and more.

Work Experience

2020 — Now
Product Design Manager at FiveSixTwo
Long Beach

• Led the recruitment and management of 3 designers to strengthen our team, resulting in improved design outcomes
• Implemented a sprint-based design process, boosting productivity and project completion rates
• Optimized story point system, leading to increased efficiency and timely delivery of projects
• Designed multiple successful iPad apps and SaaS web applications that met or exceeded client requirements

2018 — 2020
Design Lead at ChowNow
Mar Vista

• Led the successful relaunch of core online ordering product through innovative design solutions
• Improved and advanced design system, resulting in more efficient workflow and increased productivity
• Mentored and collaborated with design team to enhance their skills and foster growth within the company
• Established UX research methods, ensuring user-centered design approach

2017 — 2018
Sr. Designer at NeoGov
El Segundo

• Successfully led the design team in developing a robust and accessible design system
• Played a key role in designing new products, such as a data-driven analytics tool and learning management system
• Collaborated effectively with global teams, including those based in Croatia and India, to create scalable features for customers
• Oversaw multiple design hires and facilitated team growth
• Skilled in UX research and developing design systems that optimize user experience

2016 — 2017
Sr. Designer at DataScience Inc.
Culver City

• Led the design of a company-wide Datascience platform and data visualization system
• Implemented a successful design sprint process to enhance team efficiency
• Championed the development of a flexible component system for expanding our software product line

Education

2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Design at Cal State University Northridge
Northridge, CA