A well-defined brand identity. Persistent patterns. Consistent behavior. Full a11y compliance. The list of ways that a thorough, tested, and well-maintained design system can bolster the UX of a product is a long one.
Sonatype
2021 - Current
Managed design for the Kaleido Design System where I oversaw the design and implementation of Dark Mode
Contributed to the development of the product platform as the Segment Design Lead
Ran workshops to develop an integrated platform experience
Regularly ran discovery and validation user interviews
Worked alongside product leadership to develop a series of world-class reporting dashboards
Sonatype
2021 - Current
Lead the development and governance of Sonatype’s design system, enabling consistency and scalability across a complex suite of enterprise software products
Collaborate with product, engineering, and executive leadership on Annual Operating Plan (AOP) initiatives and platform strategy, aligning design efforts with Product-Led Growth principles
Design accessible, data-dense interfaces—such as dashboards and cross-product navigation—guided by user research and WCAG standards to support diverse user personas, including executive and legal roles
Sonatype
2021 - Current
Managed design for the Kaleido Design System where I oversaw the design and implementation of Dark Mode
Contributed to the development of the product platform as the Segment Design Lead
Ran workshops to develop an integrated platform experience
Regularly ran discovery and validation user interviews
Worked alongside product leadership to develop a series of world-class reporting dashboards
Sonatype
2021 - Current
Managed design for the Kaleido Design System where I oversaw the design and implementation of Dark Mode
Contributed to the development of the product platform as the Segment Design Lead
Ran workshops to develop an integrated platform experience
Regularly ran discovery and validation user interviews
Worked alongside product leadership to develop a series of world-class reporting dashboards
We Teach Blockchain
2018 - 2021
Managed day-to-day operations as part of a team of three
Designed the visual interface and architecture for our offerings
Established and maintained the organization’s brand identity
Developed a community of educators from 25+ countries
Planned and produced ads that reached 2.3 million CTA riders
We Teach Blockchain
2018 - 2021
Established and maintained a cohesive brand and UI system across digital and print touchpoints, including course structures, web layouts, and marketing materials
Applied user research methods—card sorting, usability testing, and analytics—to refine experiences and ensure accessibility and consistency at scale
Contributed to strategic planning while self-teaching HTML/CSS to implement and uphold brand standards across digital platforms
We Teach Blockchain
2018 - 2021
Managed day-to-day operations as part of a team of three
Designed the visual interface and architecture for our offerings
Established and maintained the organization’s brand identity
Developed a community of educators from 25+ countries
Planned and produced ads that reached 2.3 million CTA riders
We Teach Blockchain
2018 - 2021
Managed day-to-day operations as part of a team of three
Designed the visual interface and architecture for our offerings
Established and maintained the organization’s brand identity
Developed a community of educators from 25+ countries
Planned and produced ads that reached 2.3 million CTA riders
Freelance
2010-2022
Designed brand identities and digital experiences for a diverse range of clients, applying scalable visual systems across websites, marketing, and product concepts
Created UI prototypes and interface components with an emphasis on consistency, clarity, and brand alignment, including for a music collaboration startup and award-winning film
Led collaborative, research-driven design processes using moodboards, stakeholder input, and iteration to deliver cohesive and user-centered results
Freelance
2010-2022
Designed brand identities and digital experiences for a diverse range of clients, applying scalable visual systems across websites, marketing, and product concepts
Created UI prototypes and interface components with an emphasis on consistency, clarity, and brand alignment, including for a music collaboration startup and award-winning film
Led collaborative, research-driven design processes using moodboards, stakeholder input, and iteration to deliver cohesive and user-centered results
Freelance
2010-2022
Designed brand identities and digital experiences for a diverse range of clients, applying scalable visual systems across websites, marketing, and product concepts
Created UI prototypes and interface components with an emphasis on consistency, clarity, and brand alignment, including for a music collaboration startup and award-winning film
Led collaborative, research-driven design processes using moodboards, stakeholder input, and iteration to deliver cohesive and user-centered results
Freelance
2010-2022
Designed brand identities and digital experiences for a diverse range of clients, applying scalable visual systems across websites, marketing, and product concepts
Created UI prototypes and interface components with an emphasis on consistency, clarity, and brand alignment, including for a music collaboration startup and award-winning film
Led collaborative, research-driven design processes using moodboards, stakeholder input, and iteration to deliver cohesive and user-centered results
Turnspit
2015-2019
Co-founded and performed in Turnspit while managing brand identity across albums, merchandise, social media, and promotional materials
Organized multi-city tours and coordinated logistics including scheduling, budgeting, transit, hardware setup, and inventory management
Built a strong public presence through performances, media appearances, and strategic promotion, contributing to 100K+ Spotify streams
Turnspit
2015-2019
Co-founded and performed in Turnspit while managing brand identity across albums, merchandise, social media, and promotional materials
Organized multi-city tours and coordinated logistics including scheduling, budgeting, transit, hardware setup, and inventory management
Built a strong public presence through performances, media appearances, and strategic promotion, contributing to 100K+ Spotify streams
Turnspit
2015-2019
Co-founded and performed in Turnspit while managing brand identity across albums, merchandise, social media, and promotional materials
Organized multi-city tours and coordinated logistics including scheduling, budgeting, transit, hardware setup, and inventory management
Built a strong public presence through performances, media appearances, and strategic promotion, contributing to 100K+ Spotify streams
Turnspit
2015-2019
Co-founded and performed in Turnspit while managing brand identity across albums, merchandise, social media, and promotional materials
Organized multi-city tours and coordinated logistics including scheduling, budgeting, transit, hardware setup, and inventory management
Built a strong public presence through performances, media appearances, and strategic promotion, contributing to 100K+ Spotify streams
Nogginlabs
2010-2017
Developed training software for Fortune 500 companies
Collaborated on projects which won Gold, Silver and Bronze Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Learning Awards.
Created storyboards, character illustrations, and user interfaces, using gamification to teach specific actionable skills to learners
Nogginlabs
2010-2017
Designed award-winning e-learning interfaces with consistent interaction patterns, adhering to diverse brand guidelines across Fortune 500 and global clients
Applied scalable design practices by creating reusable screen layouts and components, aligning with early design system principles
Collaborated cross-functionally to build internal tools and modernize brand identity, contributing to a more cohesive and maintainable design ecosystem
Nogginlabs
2010-2017
Developed training software for Fortune 500 companies
Collaborated on projects which won Gold, Silver and Bronze Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Learning Awards.
Created storyboards, character illustrations, and user interfaces, using gamification to teach specific actionable skills to learners
Nogginlabs
2010-2017
Developed training software for Fortune 500 companies
Collaborated on projects which won Gold, Silver and Bronze Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Learning Awards.
Created storyboards, character illustrations, and user interfaces, using gamification to teach specific actionable skills to learners
Graphic Design
Graphic Design (A.A.)
2008-2010
English, Creative Writing
English, Creative Writing (B.A.)
2002-2004
Undeclared
2000-2002
Undeclared
2000
Jenni Kobylski
Principal Product Designer, Employbridge
Jenni Kobylski
Principal Product Designer, Employbridge
Jenni Kobylski
Principal Product Designer, Employbridge
Jenni Kobylski
Principal Product Designer, Employbridge
Russ Jackson
Principal Engineer, Sonatype
Russ Jackson
Principal Engineer, Sonatype
Russ Jackson
Principal Engineer, Sonatype
Russ Jackson
Principal Engineer, Sonatype
