James Jacobsen

James Jacobsen has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Most recently, they worked as a Design Lead for FourKites, Inc. starting in 2023. Prior to that, they held roles at A.P. Moller - Maersk as the Head of Product Design for TradeLens and as the Design Manager/Lead Product Designer for the same platform from 2018 to 2023. During their time at A.P. Moller - Maersk, they streamlined design processes, improved development efficiency, and led a team of designers and researchers to achieve data-driven design decisions and iterative prototyping.

Before that, James worked at iPullRank as a Senior Visual Designer in 2018, where they conducted user testing, provided UI/UX design analysis, and developed marketing collateral. James also worked at Ziff Davis as a Senior UI/UX Designer from 2012 to 2018, overseeing design projects and generating increased user engagement. James also worked as a Designer, leading the design on major website redesigns.

Additionally, James has experience as a Contracted Designer, providing services to various clients from 2006 to 2015, including photo editing, web/print design, and marketing. James also worked as a Graphic Designer for Hawkins International Public Relations, where they designed marketing materials and created branded communication materials.

Earlier in their career, James held positions such as Email Producer at the Metropolitan Opera, Development Manager at iMentor, and Consultant/Social Media for Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC. James also worked as a Development Associate for American Jewish World Service.

Throughout their career, James has demonstrated expertise in design, user experience, and project management, resulting in improved user satisfaction, increased engagement, and successful design projects.

James Jacobsen has a diverse education history. James holds a Master of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from New York University. James also obtained a degree in UX Design from General Assembly. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from SUNY New Paltz.

James completed their high school education at Montgomery High School, where they obtained their High School Diploma.

In addition to their formal education, James has acquired several certifications. These include a certification in Building Design System in Figma from Scratch from UI UX Mastery, an Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner certification from IBM, and a certification in Design Thinking: Understanding the Process from LinkedIn. Furthermore, James obtained a Certificate in UX Design from General Assembly.

Overall, James has a strong educational background in business administration, graphic design, and UX design, supplemented by various certifications in related fields.