Building and scaling design systems and pattern libraries at CVS Health
I've worked as a web designer for over a decade and made the switch to full-time product design work back in 2018. I've helped bring from 0-1 some awesome products for large companies as well as startups. I've worked as an IC product designer for many years and in 2023 made the switch to focus my niche work onto design systems related work.
I currently work on the Rhythm Design System at CVS Health building collegue facing applications for our pharmacy department. My main responsibility is to craft the pattern library for both web and native Android for our product designers to utilize. I also educate our designers through 1:1's, team workshops, and documentation.
Crtside Mobile App + Design System
I was the Lead Product Designer tasked with building a design system and mobile app prototype for the founders to either raise more money or get acquired.
Orgspace Design System
I was staff augmented to this project and was tasked with building a robust design system from 0-1 using tailwind naming conventions in 3 months. The founders were so pleased that I was able to design the redesign of the software.
AXS Ticketing Platform
I was hired as a short-term contractor for my expertise to design quick and solve solutions to get the team over the finish line within 3 months. I helped build out a pattern library and design some screens.
Paramount+ Streaming
I was the Lead Product Designer over the core experinece designing in Figma for OTT platforms as well as iOS and Andrioid. I also tested the builds for QA on devices.
Credit One Bank Design System
I was the lead product designer for a team of 4 designers, 16 engineers, and 3 product managers. I built the design system from 0-1 and made all the decisions from what Icons we would use to have we would document the components. Our stakeholders were bought in 100% before the design system was fully built based on a presentation I put together for the CEO of the company.
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Recommendations
Ross Anderson
Senior Design Manager at Cisco
Jacob is a talented designer and was a pleasure to manage. He brought a smile to work everyday and his positive attitude was infectious. He was always pushing his designs towards great outcomes for our customers, which often meant he was asking really good questions and looking for new insights. He was comfortable working by himself or collaborating with the team, and took direction well in both situations. His combination of design chops, soft skills and easy-going demeanor would make Jacob a great addition to any team.
Animesh Singh
Senior Product Designer at Cisco
I had an amazing time collaborating with Jacob to brainstorm designs for a zero-to-one product at Cisco. He is not only a very skilled designer with a good grasp of Figma, but also has a very creative ideation process. Always grounding our explorations to the needs of the user, Jacob provided immense value to the product team.
Bradley Loftin
UX Design Manager at Wells Fargo
Jacob's brief tenure with us showcased his versatility and eagerness to take on any task. His contributions were essential in keeping our team on track across several projects. He played a crucial role in maintaining our progress the entire way. Jacob's positive attitude and readiness to take on challenges make him a valuable asset to any design team.
Becky Buck
CEO of Forge
Jacob is a talented and tenacious designer. He has a deep commitment to the craft of visual and integration design, and eagerness to expand his UX skills in research. Plus, he's a pleasure to work with- his positivity is contagious!
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