I'm a people-centric design leader and principal who has built and scaled world-class design organizations — from co-founding Schoolwires (acquired by Blackboard for $92M) to leading design at AWS. Currently operating as a design leader at Amazon—setting vision, aligning cross-functional teams, and building the frameworks that shape AI-first experiences for 1.2M+ employees.
I've led teams of 15+ designers at Amazon, AWS, T. Rowe Price, and Blackboard, establishing design systems, research capabilities, and transformative user experiences from startup to enterprise scale — and promoted 10+ designers and managers along the way. Core member of the Inc. 500/5000 leadership team for eight consecutive years.
Years leading design teams
Promoted designers and managers
Acquisition value, Schoolwires
Working with Jay is like working with innovation in motion. His vision is breathtaking, his balance between client and business needs is remarkable, and the culture he builds makes an already amazing job, perfect.
Jennifer Aldrich
Senior Content Designer
TikTok
Jay is one of the most visionary leaders I've met. Staying on the cutting edge isn't just something he does — it's who he is. He mentors with kindness, shares expertise generously, and creates an environment where people feel supported and inspired to grow.
Jeanny Ivy
VP, Head of Product Design
T.Rowe Price
Jay's design instincts are unlike anyone I've worked with. His ability to translate how clients actually work into product features that matter is what helped us leapfrog competitors. I haven't met many design leaders who combine those traits.
Marc Rubner
VP, Product and Marketing
Blackboard (Previously)
Open to Principal and Director-level design leadership and advisory roles.
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