Manager, UX Design
Russell Investments | 2021 – Present

• Lead global UX design efforts for client-facing tools and products.

• Grew the UX team from 2 to 6 members, establishing a firm-wide UX vision.

• Implemented and updated a comprehensive design system in Figma.

• Collaborated with sales and international stakeholders to align design with business needs.

Senior UX Designer
Russell Investments | 2017 – 2021

• Established the UX discipline from scratch, enhancing digital platforms globally.

• Led a radical global brand shift, translating it into tactical UX changes.

• Developed a digital style guide and served as a UX advocate firm-wide.

Digital Product Designer
Russell Investments | 2014 – 2017

• Invented and prototyped new tools to maximize usability and scale.

• Managed the design and development of interactive client-facing tools.

***CAREER SHIFT TO UX DESIGN***

Interactive Content Strategist
Russell Investments | 2011 – 2014

• Conceived and designed interactive storytelling apps for financial advisors.

• Generated content to facilitate meaningful conversations between advisors and clients.

Marketing Research Data Analyst
Russell Investments | 2007 – 2011

• Managed various marketing and customer research studies.

• Developed a Voice of the Customer (VOC) program to track loyalty and identify improvement areas.

• UX/UI Prototyping: Skilled with Figma, creating interactive prototypes to visualize, socialize, and test user experiences.

• Visual Design: Adept at crafting aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly interfaces.

• Data Visualization: Experienced in translating complex data into understandable visual formats.

• Product Strategy: Aligning design initiatives with overarching business goals.

• Design Systems: Developed and maintained scalable design systems in Figma.

• Team Leadership: Built and managed UX teams, fostering growth and collaboration.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked with international teams across various time zones.

• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Pacific Lutheran University, 2007, Minors in Economics & Actuarial Sciences

• User Experience Design Immersive Course, General Assembly, 2019, End-to-end mobile app design in one week

• Expert: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite Apps, Ceros, Sitecore

• Proficient: CSS, HTML, Tableau, JIRA, Adobe Experience Manager

• METRiQ: Portfolio analysis platform providing transparency for investors.

• BeesWax: Mobile app to manage/access deceased family member’s information.

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• “Jared is hands down one of my favorite people at Russell to work with. He is a top-notch designer; his designs are super pro and up-to-date with modern design, and they are pleasant and natural to develop. And, Jared is extremely humble and inviting to work with.”

• “Jared is a pleasure to work with. He is highly responsive and engaged, and I appreciate his genuine curiosity about the product he works on.”

• I value that Jared is always willing to help, handles situations with ease and is very supportive.

• Jared is patient, and observant. He knows how to read a room and how to translate sales feedback into useful online content and tools.

• Jared's steady-as-she-goes approach is much appreciated, especially during times of change, like this past year.

• I highly value the friendly, collaborative way Jared approaches his job. He's easy to work with, but also never shies away from offering new ideas or looking at a project from a new or different angle. He's also extremely easy to talk to--he has a natural way of putting those around him at ease. And, of course, his UX design skills are top-notch!

• Jared has been a fantastic partner this year in our work on METRiQ. Our collaboration has felt much like building a startup, and I have relied on him extensively to design the platform. Jared is both highly effective and efficient. He is always open to feedback, consistently asks insightful questions, and demonstrates a willingness to adapt and pivot swiftly when required. He is someone I trust and has been invaluable throughout this journey.

• Jared has become a vocal advocate for his team, highlighting their value to the firm. As a result, there has been a noticeable shift within the organization, with other areas beginning to recognize the importance of providing a solid user experience. Jared's strong design skills and his ability to collaborate effectively with others have been instrumental in this progress.