I am an award-winning design leader with 15+ years of experience driving innovative, user-centered solutions. I am known for turning complex problems into intuitive, scalable design systems that improve the user experience and, as a result, business outcomes. I have a proven track record of fostering cross-functional leadership, agency management, and full life cycle design from research through production.

Jacob Donadee

I am an award-winning design leader with 15+ years of experience driving innovative, user-centered solutions. I am known for turning complex problems into intuitive, scalable design systems that improve the user experience and, as a result, business outcomes. I have a proven track record of fostering cross-functional leadership, agency management, and full life cycle design from research through production.

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I am an award-winning design leader with 15+ years of experience driving innovative, user-centered solutions.

I am known for turning complex problems into intuitive, scalable design systems that improve the user experience and, as a result, business outcomes. I have a proven track record of fostering cross-functional leadership, agency management, and full life cycle design from research through production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sr. UX Specialist at Main Digital
September 1, 2025 - Present
Creation, refinement and distribution of a net-new design system for large-scale U.S. government and financial clients, including strict WCAG 2.1 accessibility requirements. Development and implementation of design and research strategies. Information architecture, site map, and user flow redesign.
Sr. Brand Designer, Art Director at JPMorgan Chase
January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Lead art direction and oversee agency partners in developing high-impact creative strategies across marketing channels firm-wide. Established and disseminated comprehensive UX and brand system guidelines across business units and external vendors. Partnered with internal teams to ensure alignment with corporate identity and brand strategies.
UX Designer at Spr eetail
June 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022
Designed and implemented cohesive UX strategies for internal enterprise tools supporting company-wide e-commerce development. Led discovery, ideation, and user testing initiatives across teams to drive product effectiveness and inform business strategy. Fostered cross-functional collaboration among engineers, product owners, and leadership within agile frameworks and across business divisions.
Lead Designer at ArtGuild Inc.
April 1, 2012 - July 31, 2020
Directed end-to-end retail experience design initiatives, resulting in measurable cost savings, faster time to market, and increased client retention. Managed teams of 7+ members, overseeing design execution, quality assurance, and innovation initiatives. Collaborated with overseas and domestic partners to streamline pre-production processes and maintain brand integrity.
Industrial Designer at ArtGuild Inc.
February 1, 2007 - April 30, 2012
Drove multiple concurrent design projects from concept to presentation in an agency setting, delivering on client expectations and timelines. Created high-quality 3D renderings and visual assets to support client pitches and product development. Built and maintained client relationships, ensuring long-term project success and client satisfaction.
UX Designer at Spr Retail
June 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Designed and implemented cohesive UX strategies for internal enterprise tools supporting company-wide ecommerce development. Led discovery, ideation, and user testing initiatives across teams to drive product effectiveness and inform business strategy. Fostered cross-functional collaboration among engineers, product owners, and leadership within agile frameworks as well as across business divisions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, B.F.A. at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor's Degree, B.F.A. at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

US Patent D751,907
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
US Patent D747,126
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
US Patent D754,543
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
US Patent D770,267
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
US Patent D781,693
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
US Patent D757,181
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
US Patent D751,907
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
US Patent D747,126
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
US Patent D754,543
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
US Patent D770,267
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
US Patent D781,693
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
US Patent D757,181
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Software & Internet, Education, Financial Services