Hi there, I'm Jamie
a Designer & Educator

Hi there, I'm Jamie
a Designer & Educator

Hi there, I'm Jamie
a Designer & Educator

I specialize in creating impactful, user-centered experiences that bridge the gap between people and technology. I’ve always been fascinated by how people interact with digital spaces—how we navigate, learn, and make sense of the virtual world.

About Me
About Me
About Me

Beyond designing experiences, I value helping others shape their own design journeys. I mentor aspiring designers, career-changers, and juniors as they step into the UX field.

Beyond designing experiences, I value helping others shape their own design journeys. I mentor aspiring designers, career-changers, and juniors as they step into the UX field.

Beyond designing experiences, I value helping others shape their own design journeys. I mentor aspiring designers, career-changers, and juniors as they step into the UX field.

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Services

WHAT I DO

WHAT I DO

WHAT I DO

UX Design

Wireframing

Prototyping

Information Architecture

User Flows

Usability Testing

Accessibility & WCAG

User Interface Design

Website Design

App Design

Landing Page Design

Responsive Design

Design Systems

Visual Style Guides

Research & Strategy

User Interviews

Journey Mapping

Personas

A/B Testing

Analytics

Competitive Analysis

Teaching & Mentorship

UX Design Education

Curriculum Development

Design Critique

Workshop Facilitation

Lecture & Lab

Career Coaching

Tools & Technology

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Unreal Engine & Maya

Animation

Interaction Prototyping

Freelance - multiple clients

Senior Product Designer / Aug 2024 - Current

Led end-to-end UX design for startups and products, including PulseHire’s AI-powered recruiting platform and Shopify websites, delivering scalable design systems, prototypes, and developer-ready specs. Collaborated closely with stakeholders and developers to align user experience with business goals.

Brainstation

UX Designer Educator / Jun 2022 - Jun 2024

Taught and mentored 200+ students across 20+ cohorts, guiding career transitions into UX through hands-on training, feedback, and curriculum development. Delivered lectures, workshops, and labs on design principles, accessibility, and advanced Figma techniques.

IGG Canada

Cinematic Designer / Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

Designed cinematic sequences and trailers to enhance storytelling and player engagement, producing videos that reached millions of views and thousands of installs. Collaborated with animators and marketing teams to create high-quality assets optimized across platforms.

Uni zone ltd

UX Designer / Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

Owned the end-to-end UX design of Uni Zone’s app and website, from research to launch, improving usability and engagement for students and tutors. Created design systems, prototypes, and marketing websites that reduced bounce rates and streamlined user flows.

simon fraser university

Marketing and Communications Associate / Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

Managed digital communications, social media, and newsletters while improving website navigation for 10,000+ students and alumni. Applied UX principles and front-end skills to optimize accessibility, engagement, and consistency across platforms.

squareone_studio

User Experience Designer / Sep 2016 - Sep 2018

Collaborated with designers and developers to design and refine game UI for mobile and web. Conducted usability testing, delivered developer-ready wireframes, and iterated on 50+ UI assets to improve navigation flow and player experience.

A Little More About Me

I’ve worn many hats throughout my journey: UX/UI Designer, Cinematic Designer, and Educator, and have experience working with a range of clients, budgets, and goals. I believe in the power of thoughtful design to connect people, solve problems, and tell compelling stories.

My approach to design is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a relentless curiosity to learn and evolve.

My Story

My Design Journey

My Design Journey

My Design Journey

A glimpse into my design journey, collaborations, and inspirations

Design Philosophy

Design Philosophy

The details are not the details. They make the design.

– Charles Eames

Experienced in

Experienced in

  • User Research & Testing

  • Wireframing & Prototyping

  • Interaction Design

  • Information Architecture

  • Design Systems

  • WCAG & Accessibility

  • Competitive Analysis

  • Mentorship

Clients

Clients

  • Gaming

  • E-Commerce

  • Higher Education

  • Education Services

  • Marketing & Advertising

  • Non-Profits

  • Startups

Hobbies & Interests

Hobbies & Interests

When I’m not designing, you’ll find me:

🏌️‍♀️ on the golf course, practicing precision and patience, or

🏂 snowboarding, or

🎮 gaming, where I draw endless inspiration from storytelling and interaction design

Let's Connect

Let’s Collaborate and Begin the work

Feel free to contact me for any job inquiries or questions.

Let's create something amazing together!

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