Hello.
Hi! I’m Jes. I am a dynamic UX design leader with a proven track record of driving revenue growth through exceptional product experiences. Expert in leading and coaching highly effective teams through an iterative design process, balancing user needs with business goals and technical constraints. Skilled in fostering collaboration, building consensus, and making data-driven decisions to create scalable, user-centric products that deliver both business outcomes and user delight.
I have over 20 years of experience in UX/UI design, user experience strategy, brand strategy, creative content, Shopify e-commerce, photography, and digital marketing in the SaaS and consumer products spaces. I’ve delivered big ideas, creative content and user-centric design for over 40 brands!
jeslahay@gmail.com
612. 558. 1211
📍Minneapolis, Minnesota
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"Jes is an amazing talent and an even better teammate. She brings all of her creativity and experience to the team with humility and fun. She is always approachable and willing to collaborate bringing the best out of those around her. I could not recommend her leadership and talent enough. An absolute all star."
Dave Firnstahl. Director of Product, Leadpages
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“I had the privilege of working closely with Jes while at Leadpages. I watched her successfully transition from a contractor Creative Director to a UI/UX leader. Jes seamlessly navigated the complexities of our projects, demonstrating a profound understanding of design principles and an innate ability to translate creative concepts into tangible results. Her performance was outstanding, showcasing creative prowess and a strategic mindset that significantly impacted project outcomes.”
Jeanette Dorazio. CEO, Leadpages
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“Her thoughtful, strategic approach to UI & UX design moved our organization forward in a meaningful way. Jes continually stayed ahead of design trends and advocated for a progressive design culture at Leadpages. Her innovative approach to collaboration, unified our vision while remaining laser-focused on customer outcomes. For those seeking a dynamic product design leader, I cannot more highly recommend Jes for the role.”
Ryan Truax. Senior Director of Marketing, Leadpages
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“I have had the pleasure of working with Jes in a variety of capacities over the last 10 years. What I most love about Jes is her personality - she’s kind, wicked smart and fun to be around. What makes her even more unique is that her creative talent is unmatched. She can envision, she can design, she can photograph and she can execute. Better yet ... if she doesn’t already know it, she digs in and figures it out. Jes is one in a million. A super star you’re lucky to meet and a pleasure to work with.”
Michele Vig. SVP Marketing, Caribou Coffee + CEO, Neat Little Nest
