Jonathan Kaiser

Jonathan Kaiser

Product Designer in NYC, he/him

About

I'm an interdisciplinary problem solver helping people get value out of technology. I’m driven by curiosity, a love of craft, and a desire to help others. Prior to working in the tech industry I was an artist and educator, performing and exhibiting internationally while teaching college courses in digital media.

Work Experience

2022 — Now
NYC

Grew a culture of strategic design thinking and best practices at a fast growing series B startup. Led design of AI-powered features for both customer-facing products and internal tools. Pioneered and implemented a design system and component library.

2019 — 2022
Minneapolis

Designed mobile and web applications for clients in healthcare, fintech, SaaS, and other industries. Facilitated design thinking workshops, conducted research, and pitched innovation concepts.

2018 — 2019
Minneapolis

Conducted collaborative UX design and research projects for clients in an intensive 18-week bootcamp program.

2017 — 2018
Editor at Jenny Lion Studio

Edited documentary art films in close collaboration with artist/director Jenny Lion, a Guggenheim Fellow and Creative Capital Fellow.

2014 — 2017

Taught undergraduate courses on digital media as a creative practice, including foundations of photography, video, sound, design, and code.

2003 — 2017
Interdisciplinary Artist at large

Conceived, directed and produced artworks, exhibitions, and performances. Collaborated on projects supported by Pew Center for Arts and Heritage, Mass MoCA, Van Abbe Museum, and others.

Education

Contact

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