Hello, Iām Jacob
I am extremely enthusiastic about all things web related. I'm a problem solver who cares about crafting products and experiences that are useful, usable, and beautiful.
I find building relationships to be both one of my strong suits and one of the most enjoyable parts of my career. I am able to work productively with my team members and clients alike.
With more than 17 years' experience as a digital designer. This experience includes knowledge of designing/assembling websites, programming custom modules for websites, website accessibility (WCAG 2.0 guidelines), managing and analyzing SEO and traffic for websites, user testing, email marketing, photography, managing clients, and managing the resources to design and assemble websites.
Skilled user of presentation and design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft SharePoint, Visual Studio), coding languages (.Net, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Jquery), research tools (Axure, Sketch, Adobe Target, Optimizely, NVDA, Jaws), project management programs (Basecamp, InMotion), photography, photography editing programs and social media platforms.
Things I excel at:
A/B testing
User testing
Wire-framing
Accessibility testing
Data analysis
Photography
Web design and layout
UI design and layout
Front end coding and troubleshooting
Marketing strategy
Application experience:
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Target
Optimizley
Capture One
Google Analytics
Axure
Sketch
NVDA / JAWS
Personal things I enjoy:
My wife
Dogs in general
Hiking
Cooking (especially chili)
Photography
Discussing details of movies
Reading dystopian books
Great design