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Jacob McDaniel
Austin,USA
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Charles River Labs
Director of Product Design
05.2021 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Pioneered strategic recruitment initiatives, attracting top-tier design talent and fostering culture of innovation and inclusivity
- Conducted thorough usability studies, applying data-driven design principles to improve product accessibility and user satisfaction
- Revolutionized product design landscape by spearheading enterprise-level design system, enhancing consistency across platforms and driving innovation
- Led 17-member design team to deliver multiple web and mobile applications, driving significant improvements in user experience and accessibility
- Delivered over 12 web applications, 2 mobile apps, and versatile multi-themed design system.
Thirsty, Indeed
Founder
05.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Led projects from small ventures to enterprise for alcohol-related merchandise
- Developed a Shopify-based eCommerce platform for alcohol merchandise
- Enabled collaborations with creatives and brands through the platform
- Orchestrated seamless user experience on platform, meticulously overseeing budgeting, strategy, and operational aspects across business
- Managed end-to-end product lifecycle, from development to marketing, driving sustainable growth and forging key industry partnerships.
AndPixels
Founder
04.2010 - Current
Job overview
- Championed remote team as CEO, delivering top-tier UX and WordPress solutions
- Managed projects from $5K to $500K, driving agency growth and scalability
- Designed, tested, and launched digital products and websites with precision
- Pioneered digital product design and launch processes, collaborating with diverse clients nationwide
- Built over 200 WordPress sites, from brochures to e-commerce platforms.
PourMeABeer
Co-Founder
04.2010 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Collaborated with vendors and breweries to develop unique merchandise, driving sales growth
- Showcased and sold products online and in-store, increasing visibility and revenue
- Enhanced vendor storefronts with promotional items and competitive pricing, boosting engagement
- Oversaw design, project management, budgeting, and marketing efforts to ensure successful outcomes.
Vrbo by Expedia Group
Design Lead (B2B2C - Enterprise)
03.2018 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Led design of Vrbo's enterprise Property Management software, Escapia.com, from start to finish
- Conducted in-depth usability studies and customer interviews, translating insights into refined design concepts via Figma prototypes
- Collaborated with global team of 45 engineers, 5 product managers, 2 UX designers, UX content strategist, and UX engineer
- Drove evolution of Vrbo's design system, ensuring seamless user experience across multiple touch-points and platforms.
Johnson County Community College
Adjunct Professor, Design
01.2013 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Taught 24 Graphic and Web Design students about responsive website design and how to build their personal portfolio sites in WordPress.
Kansas Army National Guard
Infantry Sergeant
06.2002 - 06.2008
Job overview
- Infantry Sergeant in the Kansas Army National Guard.
- Deployment to Baghdad, Iraq 2005 - 2007, received the Army Commendation Medal and Combat Infantry Badge.
- Taught myself HTML, CSS, Flash, and took online business classes.
- Participated in numerous deployments, consistently demonstrating adaptability, resilience, and commitment to mission accomplishment.
- Enhanced unit readiness by conducting comprehensive training exercises and drills.
- Assisted in the development of operational plans that aligned with overall strategic objectives.
- Developed leadership skills among junior team members through mentoring and guidance.
Skills
- UX/UI Design
- User-Centered Design
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Product Lifecycle Mentorship
- Design Systems
- Design Recruiting
- Strategic Design Thinking
- Interaction Design
- User Testing & Usability
- Rapid Prototyping & Wireframing
- Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis
- Cross-Platform Design
- Figma & Figjam
- Adobe CS
- Mural
- WordPress/Shopify/
- Notion
- AI Tools
- HTML/CSS
Software
Figjam
Jira
WordPress
Shopify
Adobe Creative Suite
HTML
CSS
Notion
Azure Dev Ops
Education
Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS
Associate of Applied Science from Graphic & Web Design
05.2008
University Overview
Timeline
Director of Product Design
Charles River Labs
05.2021 - 09.2024
Founder
Thirsty, Indeed
05.2021 - Current
Design Lead (B2B2C - Enterprise)
Vrbo by Expedia Group
03.2018 - 05.2021
Adjunct Professor, Design
Johnson County Community College
01.2013 - 12.2014
Founder
AndPixels
04.2010 - Current
Co-Founder
PourMeABeer
04.2010 - 06.2024
Infantry Sergeant
Kansas Army National Guard
06.2002 - 06.2008
Johnson County Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Graphic & Web Design