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Hi, I’m Jennifer. I’m a UX/UI designer and product strategist who loves turning complex ideas into simple, usable products. With 15+ years in visual design and production, I lead end-to-end experiences for consumer-facing apps—from user research and journey mapping to high-fidelity prototypes and micro-interactions. My background in publishing, branding, and dog-sport training has sharpened my communication, stakeholder management, and empathy for diverse users. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning feedback into practical, scalable design systems.…Hi, I’m Jennifer. I’m a UX/UI designer and product strategist who loves turning complex ideas into simple, usable products. With 15+ years in visual design and production, I lead end-to-end experiences for consumer-facing apps—from user research and journey mapping to high-fidelity prototypes and micro-interactions. My background in publishing, branding, and dog-sport training has sharpened my communication, stakeholder management, and empathy for diverse users. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning feedback into practical, scalable design systems.

Jennifer Embree

UI Designer, UX Designer, Graphic Designer, +3

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Hi, I’m Jennifer. I’m a UX/UI designer and product strategist who loves turning complex ideas into simple, usable products. With 15+ years in visual design and production, I lead end-to-end experiences for consumer-facing apps—from user research and journey mapping to high-fidelity prototypes and micro-interactions. My background in publishing, branding, and dog-sport training has sharpened my communication, stakeholder management, and empathy for diverse users. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning feedback into practical, scalable design systems.…Hi, I’m Jennifer. I’m a UX/UI designer and product strategist who loves turning complex ideas into simple, usable products. With 15+ years in visual design and production, I lead end-to-end experiences for consumer-facing apps—from user research and journey mapping to high-fidelity prototypes and micro-interactions. My background in publishing, branding, and dog-sport training has sharpened my communication, stakeholder management, and empathy for diverse users. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning feedback into practical, scalable design systems.

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Hi, I’m Jennifer. I’m a UX/UI designer and product strategist who loves turning complex ideas into simple, usable products. With 15+ years in visual design and production, I lead end-to-end experiences for consumer-facing apps—from user research and journey mapping to high-fidelity prototypes and micro-interactions.

My background in publishing, branding, and dog-sport training has sharpened my communication, stakeholder management, and empathy for diverse users. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning feedback into practical, scalable design systems.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Nimbus Publishing

September 8, 2009 - July 24, 2025

• Designed and produced 30+ print and digital titles annually, using hierarchy, typography, and imagery to support reader comprehension and brand goals. • Collaborated with authors, editors, illustrators, and photographers, incorporating qualitative feedback and constraints into iterative design refinements under tight deadlines. • Managed end-to-end production from initial concepts through print-ready files, coordinating assets, scheduling, and vendor communication to ensure on-time delivery.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Various Clients

June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2025

Led discovery with small business and non-profit clients to clarify goals, audiences, and constraints; created logos, websites, and brand collateral; planned and executed visual systems across print and digital touchpoints to maintain consistency and usability.

Dog Trainer & Instructor at Happy Hooligans K9 Training

May 1, 2015 - Present

Delivered agility and motivational training, breaking complex behaviours into learnable steps and adapting communication styles to different learners. Served as Regional Director for NS & NL on the Agility Association of Canada board, representing stakeholder needs and supporting program planning.

Production Manager & Arts/Lit Editor at The Argosy

September 1, 2002 - May 1, 2005

Advanced from Layout Editor to Production Manager; designed and produced the weekly student newspaper, coordinating with section editors and contributors to plan layouts, manage content flow, and ensure print readiness under tight deadlines.