Jemaine Jacobs

Jemaine Jacobs has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Jemaine is currently working at Whoppah as a Lead Product Designer, where they started in September 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a UX/UI Designer at Whoppah starting in August 2021.

Before joining Whoppah, Jemaine worked at Piggy as the Head of Design & UX/UI Designer from July 2019 to August 2021. Jemaine also gained experience at XCX International B.V. as a Graphic Designer and Web Designer from July 2018 to June 2019.

In addition, Jemaine worked at The Mongoose as a Game Designer & Artist from January 2013 to December 2018, showcasing their skills in the gaming industry. Jemaine also served as a Digital Designer and Graphic Designer at their own company, Jemaine Jacobs, since 2013.

During their career, Jemaine also worked at Fotowereld as a Fotolaborant, Designer & Fotograaf from January 2014 to June 2018, demonstrating their versatility in different creative roles.

Overall, Jemaine Jacobs has a strong background in design, encompassing product design, UX/UI design, digital design, graphic design, web design, and game design.

Jemaine Jacobs pursued higher education at HKU (Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht) from 2009 to 2013. During this time, they earned a Bachelor of Design and Illustration degree, with a focus on illustration and graphic design.

In addition to their formal education, Jemaine also obtained several certifications. In February 2021, they completed the Professional Diploma in UX Design from the UX Design Institute. Jemaine further enhanced their skills by participating in a Digital Leadership program offered by Growth Tribe in October 2022. Lastly, they obtained a certification titled "How to create a high-converting homepage (or other landing page)" from awwwards in February 2023.

Overall, Jemaine Jacobs has a comprehensive educational background with a bachelor's degree in design and illustration and additional certifications in UX design, digital leadership, and web development.