Hi, I’m Jake Jarris, a multidisciplinary digital designer based in Melbourne with 6+ years of experience across agency, in-house, and freelance environments. I design user-focused experiences across UX/UI, branding, motion, and digital design, taking projects from concept to execution. I’m driven to stay current with emerging technologies, constantly learning and evolving. Outside of design, I enjoy gardening, playing music, and hands-on creative pursuits like drawing and painting.

Jake Jarris

Hi, I’m Jake Jarris, a multidisciplinary digital designer based in Melbourne with 6+ years of experience across agency, in-house, and freelance environments. I design user-focused experiences across UX/UI, branding, motion, and digital design, taking projects from concept to execution. I’m driven to stay current with emerging technologies, constantly learning and evolving. Outside of design, I enjoy gardening, playing music, and hands-on creative pursuits like drawing and painting.

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Hi, I’m Jake Jarris, a multidisciplinary digital designer based in Melbourne with 6+ years of experience across agency, in-house, and freelance environments. I design user-focused experiences across UX/UI, branding, motion, and digital design, taking projects from concept to execution.

I’m driven to stay current with emerging technologies, constantly learning and evolving. Outside of design, I enjoy gardening, playing music, and hands-on creative pursuits like drawing and painting.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Digital Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2026 - Present
Independent freelance digital designer focusing on UX/UI, branding, motion, and digital design across projects.
Multidisciplinary Designer (Contract) at The FUEL Agency
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Worked across a range of client projects for charities to large firms. Delivered UX/UI, branding, and digital/print design, producing assets such as web interfaces, ads, reports, and marketing materials.
UX/UI Designer at Appnative Pty Ltd
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Focused on UX/UI design across digital projects, primarily in Figma to develop user interfaces, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. Contributed to frontend implementation and design refinement using Visual Studio Code, alongside occasional graphic design tasks.
Junior UX/UI Designer (Contract) at Cognativ Pty Ltd
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Contributed to UX/UI and branding projects, developing user interfaces and visual identities using Figma. Supported website design and implementation through WordPress and Divi, delivering cohesive digital experiences.
Retail Assistant & Social Media Coordinator at IGA Liquor
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2023
Combined retail operations with digital promotion, managing customer experience in-store while producing social media content to support sales campaigns and brand presence. Assisted with visual merchandising and promotional layouts, applying design thinking to improve product visibility and engagement.
Junior UX/UI Designer at Cognativ Pty Ltd
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Contributed to UX/UI and branding projects, developing user interfaces and visual identities using Figma. Supported website design and implementation through WordPress and Divi, delivering cohesive digital experiences.
Multidisciplinary Digital Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2026 - Present
With 6+ years of experience across agency, in-house, and freelance environments, I design user-focused digital experiences through a blend of technology and visual thinking. My work spans UX/UI, branding, motion, and digital design, taking projects from concept to execution. I’m driven to stay current with emerging technologies, constantly learning and evolving.

Education

Bachelor of Design (Communication) at RMIT University
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Bachelor of Design (Communication) at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Certificate III in Creative Digital Media at Gisborne Secondary College in partnership with RMIT University
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) at Gisborne Secondary College
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Bachelor of Design (Communication) at RMIT University
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Certificate III in Creative Digital Media at Gisborne Secondary College in partnership with RMIT University
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) ATAR 81.25 at Gisborne Secondary College
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate III in Creative Digital Media
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
VCE ATAR 81.25
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Bachelor of Design (Communication)
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Certificate III in Creative Digital Media
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) ATAR 81.25
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Education, Retail