# Gillian Jarvis

> Brand Experience & Design @ Disty AI

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/gillianjarvis

## Work Experience
### Head of Brand @ Distyl AI
Jan 2025 – Present

### Design Advisor @ Distyl AI
Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States

### Design Advisor @ Zero Prime Ventures
Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area

### Design Director @ Twist Bioscience
Jan 2017 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco, California, United States
Twist is maker of synthetic DNA using a proprietary silicon-based platform for various applications in biotech and healthcare. Developed and drove design strategy, execution and vision from 0➞ 1➞ Nasdaq. Built and led teams for brand and product design.

### Founding Designer @ Twist Bioscience
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco, California, United States
As the first designer, I led all aspects of brand and product design. I designed the initial iterations of the brand identity and focused on building the website and DNA ordering platform. I also conducted user research and testing, designed pitch decks, managed the production of marketing videos, organized photoshoots, and hired key talent and vendors to support business growth.

### Senior Product Designer @ StubHub
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015
Mobile apps team iOS / Android. Lead designer for home feed, event ticket buying, and sports team pages.

### Visual Designer @ Yammer, Inc.
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013
Quick 3 month contract to support design team during a very busy period. I was able to quickly jump into their team processes working on responsive web design and brand illustrations

### UX Designer @ eBay
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | San Jose
My role began on the social innovation team, conceptualizing new mobile/web products encouraging social engagement and shopping. Later, I was promoted to lead UX for eBay's global navigation redesign. Partnered cross-functionally to optimize navigation, improving conversions and responsiveness. Launched first real-time desktop notifications still used today. Designed eBay favicon, currently on site.


## Education
### CCIT in Communication Culture Information Technology
University of Toronto

### Diploma in Advertising & Graphic Design
Humber College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gillianjarvis

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Last updated: 2026-04-13