Hello ~

Hello ~

My name is Jay.

My name is Jay.

I'm a principal product designer with 15+ years experience delighting users and achieving business goals.

Some Other Things I've Done…

Projects I've been a part of that have helped shape who I am as a designer.

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I've been able to work with quite a range of clients and industries to help bring their visions to life.

What Others Have Said:

  • Andy North

    Senior Software Engineer at LifeOmic

    "Jay is a joy to work with. It has always been easy and fun to work with him on creating a great user experience. He creates excellent designs and he's very skilled at working with engineering and other stakeholders."

  • Sally Henry

    Art Director at Aol

    "Jay’s expertise & positive attitude is respected at all levels. Every day he approaches each project great or small, with the same dedication to excellence. Designing a site is one thing, how to market it is another. Jay knows how to captivate an audience, draw them in and keep them coming back."

  • Kendra Lyons

    Strategic Partnerships Manager at Aol

    "Simply put, Jay is one of those rare employees that you say, "if I only had a company full of this kind of person...". His excellence in design is surpassed only by his passion for his work, his drive to meet consumer needs and his professionalism where, even in tough environments, he displays the utmost class."

  • Bob Steeger

    Senior Project Manager at Aol

    "Jay and I have worked on multiple projects in multiple categories, and he has always delivered high quality, and right on point for what was being requested. Jay often understood more than just the design that was needed, he understood the motivations and connections that needed to made with the customer, and that is exactly what he delivered."

  • Casey Dexter

    Design Technologist at LifeOmic

    "His creativity and dedication to user-centered design, combined with his ability to truly listen to user needs, have consistently elevated our projects, resulting in outstanding user experiences. Jay's keen eye for detail and ability to translate complex concepts into intuitive interfaces make him an invaluable asset to any team."

  • Mitch Hazam

    Design Director at Navy Federal

    "Jay is one of the most talented designers I've had the pleasure of working with. His focus on user experience and the intricate details that create amazing and memorable designs, sets him apart from others. His passion brings new levels of innovation to each project. Jay's designs consistently maintain a strong balance between aesthetics and information. "

  • Tom Wanat

    Senior Consultant at Navigation Arts

    "Jay's design work is top notch and he's simply overflowing with talent. I had the pleasure of working with Jay on the full website redesign of the National Aquarium. Jay led the design effort for that project during which he successfully met tight deadlines, created stunning interactions, and collaborated with a diverse interdisciplinary team."

  • Dwight McKnight

    Senior Product Designer at PointSource

    "As the creative director at PointSource, his design advocacy helped the design team flourish to a core offering within the company. Jay showed a great balance of trust and support. He was always involved when I needed his guidance, while also giving me room to grow."

  • Matt Ferguson

    Product Director at LifeOmic

    "While certainly an expert, Jay never came into design discussions with that mentality, but rather with an open mind always curious to hear what other people's reactions and opinions were to the specific project at hand. His attitude set the stage for excellent relationships with everybody he worked with."

  • Tov Arneson

    Co-Founder at Stealth Start Up

    "Jay's impact was immediate and substantial. He seamlessly integrated with our product and engineering teams, bringing a wealth of experience and creativity to the table. His development of a comprehensive component library significantly accelerated our front-end development process, showcasing his technical proficiency alongside his design skills."

  • Alistar Wearmouth

    Product Director at USA Today

    "From insightful product analysis to beautiful (and functional) product design to whimsical, fun flourishes, Jay delivered every time. Great guy to work with, his work speaks for itself."

  • Andy North

    Senior Software Engineer at LifeOmic

    "Jay is a joy to work with. It has always been easy and fun to work with him on creating a great user experience. He creates excellent designs and he's very skilled at working with engineering and other stakeholders."

  • Sally Henry

    Art Director at Aol

    "Jay’s expertise & positive attitude is respected at all levels. Every day he approaches each project great or small, with the same dedication to excellence. Designing a site is one thing, how to market it is another. Jay knows how to captivate an audience, draw them in and keep them coming back."

  • Kendra Lyons

    Strategic Partnerships Manager at Aol

    "Simply put, Jay is one of those rare employees that you say, "if I only had a company full of this kind of person...". His excellence in design is surpassed only by his passion for his work, his drive to meet consumer needs and his professionalism where, even in tough environments, he displays the utmost class."

  • Bob Steeger

    Senior Project Manager at Aol

    "Jay and I have worked on multiple projects in multiple categories, and he has always delivered high quality, and right on point for what was being requested. Jay often understood more than just the design that was needed, he understood the motivations and connections that needed to made with the customer, and that is exactly what he delivered."

  • Casey Dexter

    Design Technologist at LifeOmic

    "His creativity and dedication to user-centered design, combined with his ability to truly listen to user needs, have consistently elevated our projects, resulting in outstanding user experiences. Jay's keen eye for detail and ability to translate complex concepts into intuitive interfaces make him an invaluable asset to any team."

  • Mitch Hazam

    Design Director at Navy Federal

    "Jay is one of the most talented designers I've had the pleasure of working with. His focus on user experience and the intricate details that create amazing and memorable designs, sets him apart from others. His passion brings new levels of innovation to each project. Jay's designs consistently maintain a strong balance between aesthetics and information. "

  • Tom Wanat

    Senior Consultant at Navigation Arts

    "Jay's design work is top notch and he's simply overflowing with talent. I had the pleasure of working with Jay on the full website redesign of the National Aquarium. Jay led the design effort for that project during which he successfully met tight deadlines, created stunning interactions, and collaborated with a diverse interdisciplinary team."

  • Dwight McKnight

    Senior Product Designer at PointSource

    "As the creative director at PointSource, his design advocacy helped the design team flourish to a core offering within the company. Jay showed a great balance of trust and support. He was always involved when I needed his guidance, while also giving me room to grow."

  • Matt Ferguson

    Product Director at LifeOmic

    "While certainly an expert, Jay never came into design discussions with that mentality, but rather with an open mind always curious to hear what other people's reactions and opinions were to the specific project at hand. His attitude set the stage for excellent relationships with everybody he worked with."

  • Tov Arneson

    Co-Founder at Stealth Start Up

    "Jay's impact was immediate and substantial. He seamlessly integrated with our product and engineering teams, bringing a wealth of experience and creativity to the table. His development of a comprehensive component library significantly accelerated our front-end development process, showcasing his technical proficiency alongside his design skills."

  • Alistar Wearmouth

    Product Director at USA Today

    "From insightful product analysis to beautiful (and functional) product design to whimsical, fun flourishes, Jay delivered every time. Great guy to work with, his work speaks for itself."

  • Andy North

    Senior Software Engineer at LifeOmic

    "Jay is a joy to work with. It has always been easy and fun to work with him on creating a great user experience. He creates excellent designs and he's very skilled at working with engineering and other stakeholders."

  • Sally Henry

    Art Director at Aol

    "Jay’s expertise & positive attitude is respected at all levels. Every day he approaches each project great or small, with the same dedication to excellence. Designing a site is one thing, how to market it is another. Jay knows how to captivate an audience, draw them in and keep them coming back."

  • Kendra Lyons

    Strategic Partnerships Manager at Aol

    "Simply put, Jay is one of those rare employees that you say, "if I only had a company full of this kind of person...". His excellence in design is surpassed only by his passion for his work, his drive to meet consumer needs and his professionalism where, even in tough environments, he displays the utmost class."

  • Bob Steeger

    Senior Project Manager at Aol

    "Jay and I have worked on multiple projects in multiple categories, and he has always delivered high quality, and right on point for what was being requested. Jay often understood more than just the design that was needed, he understood the motivations and connections that needed to made with the customer, and that is exactly what he delivered."

  • Casey Dexter

    Design Technologist at LifeOmic

    "His creativity and dedication to user-centered design, combined with his ability to truly listen to user needs, have consistently elevated our projects, resulting in outstanding user experiences. Jay's keen eye for detail and ability to translate complex concepts into intuitive interfaces make him an invaluable asset to any team."

  • Mitch Hazam

    Design Director at Navy Federal

    "Jay is one of the most talented designers I've had the pleasure of working with. His focus on user experience and the intricate details that create amazing and memorable designs, sets him apart from others. His passion brings new levels of innovation to each project. Jay's designs consistently maintain a strong balance between aesthetics and information. "

  • Tom Wanat

    Senior Consultant at Navigation Arts

    "Jay's design work is top notch and he's simply overflowing with talent. I had the pleasure of working with Jay on the full website redesign of the National Aquarium. Jay led the design effort for that project during which he successfully met tight deadlines, created stunning interactions, and collaborated with a diverse interdisciplinary team."

  • Dwight McKnight

    Senior Product Designer at PointSource

    "As the creative director at PointSource, his design advocacy helped the design team flourish to a core offering within the company. Jay showed a great balance of trust and support. He was always involved when I needed his guidance, while also giving me room to grow."

  • Matt Ferguson

    Product Director at LifeOmic

    "While certainly an expert, Jay never came into design discussions with that mentality, but rather with an open mind always curious to hear what other people's reactions and opinions were to the specific project at hand. His attitude set the stage for excellent relationships with everybody he worked with."

  • Tov Arneson

    Co-Founder at Stealth Start Up

    "Jay's impact was immediate and substantial. He seamlessly integrated with our product and engineering teams, bringing a wealth of experience and creativity to the table. His development of a comprehensive component library significantly accelerated our front-end development process, showcasing his technical proficiency alongside his design skills."

  • Alistar Wearmouth

    Product Director at USA Today

    "From insightful product analysis to beautiful (and functional) product design to whimsical, fun flourishes, Jay delivered every time. Great guy to work with, his work speaks for itself."

Experience

I've worked in-house at large media companies, agencies, start ups, and on my own as an independent design consultant. I have a proven history in building and leading teams, working collaboratively across disciplines, and actively leading design efforts to meaningful outcomes. Let's work together to bring your product to the next level. 🙌

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Want to reach out?

I'm always open to hearing about interesting opportunities or if you have comments on my work. I’m open to full-time, freelance and contract opportunities. As a heads up, I very selectively take on consulting projects. Email me at thirstyinteractive@gmail.com
I happily work remotely from Wake Forest, North Carolina ❤️

Want to reach out?

I'm always open to hearing about interesting opportunities or if you have comments on my work. I’m open to full-time, freelance and contract opportunities. As a heads up, I very selectively take on consulting projects. Email me at thirstyinteractive@gmail.com
I happily work remotely from Wake Forest, North Carolina ❤️

Want to reach out?

I'm always open to hearing about interesting opportunities or if you have comments on my work. I’m open to full-time, freelance and contract opportunities. As a heads up, I very selectively take on consulting projects. Email me at thirstyinteractive@gmail.com
I happily work remotely from Wake Forest, North Carolina ❤️