# Jered S. > Product Designer | Search & Discovery, E-commerce, Growth, AI Location: Oakland, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/jereds I’m a product designer focused on creating intuitive, high-impact experiences, from AI-powered shopping that lifted engagement to data tools that helped non-technical users uncover insights. At Pinterest, I led the redesign of Shop Search filters to improve discovery and conversion. At The Yes, I helped scale an AI shopping startup from iOS MVP to personalized web experience. At Iris, I took an AI data tool from concept to MVP, shaping user flows and validating adoption through research. After a yearlong sabbatical assisting a legendary photographer and exploring new AI and prototyping tools, I’m bringing fresh perspective and creative energy to my next chapter with teams that value craft, curiosity, and thoughtful design. 👉 imjered.com📍 Based in the Bay Area, Ca Specialties: UX/UI Design · Product Strategy · Growth Design · Search & Discovery · E-commerce · Design Systems · Prototyping · User Research · AI/ML UX · Figma · Cross-functional Collaboration ## Work Experience ### Product Designer @ WorkWhile Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### Product Designer @ Iris Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Palo Alto, California, United States 🤖 Designed and led the MVP of AI-powered query tools that let non-technical users extract insights through a chat-to-query and editable SQL interface, improving transparency, trust, and adoption among early clients. ### Product Designer @ Pinterest Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area 📌 Led design of Pinterest’s Shop Search filtering framework, creating a scalable system to improve relevance, reduced friction, and increased engagement, now serving as the foundation for product filtering across Pinterest’s web and app platforms. ### Product Designer @ THE YES (acquired by Pinterest) Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area 🚀 Helped to lead a critical design initiative for an AI-driven shopping platform from mobile to web, unlocking new user acquisition channels and driving a 6x increase in traffic. Defined the web product vision, built scalable UI systems, and translated personalized shopping experiences for a broader audience—contributing directly to the company’s acquisition by Pinterest. ### Brand Designer @ Handshake Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area Elevated Handshake’s brand presence during a critical growth phase by leading the 2019 brand refresh and redesigning the marketing site—driving stronger engagement and aligning with evolving business goals. Partnered closely with marketing and creative leadership to deliver scalable visual systems that supported high-impact campaigns and user acquisition. ### Product Designer @ Priime Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area Led product design and visual direction for a blockchain-based content licensing marketplace, enabling artists to monetize work more securely and efficiently. Also co-designed an iOS private photo sharing app called Legacy with Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams, delivering an end-to-end UX, UI, and branding. ### Visual Designer @ Catchlight.io Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area Art direction and design of the Catchlight brand and website re-design. The deliverables included a comprehensive brand style guide and a responsive website. ### Product Designer @ ViewFind Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 | NYC + San Francisco Drove award-winning design for ViewFind’s cross-platform product—recognized as Apple’s “Best New App” and recipient of a Bay Area App Design Award. Led the end-to-end brand and product experience, helping grow the platform and attract major brands like Lenovo. Designed tools that empowered a global network of photojournalists and supported contributor acquisition at scale. ### Freelance Designer @ J Squared Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | New York, New York \\ Branding and UI for Zealot Inc: An Audio & Visual Advertising Firm for Film and TV located in NYC http://zealotinc.com/ \\ Art direction and UI for NYCG (New York City Galleries): A global directory of artists and gallery listings for Art related events in New York City. Stay up to date on the latest Art related events in NYC. \\ Branding and Ecommerce Design for OnePointSix in NYC: A womenswear fashion label that brings reimagined classics to today’s discerning and dynamic woman. ### USAF | AFSC 1C5 Aerospace Control Ops @ United States Air Force Jan 2001 – Jan 2005 | 728th Air Control Squadron / Joint Air Defense Operations Center (JADOC) Duties include functions involving command and control, surveillance, and air control. • Coordinated with air defense and air control, range control on matters pertaining to aircraft operations. • Performed as crew member of operational unit in functions of air weapons control • Surveillance and control of DOD aircraft. (Aircraft includes F15s, F16, A10, C130, KC135) • Assisted in weapons control and surveillance using aerospace systems. • Responsible for safety of flight for air operations being controlled. ## Education ### Bachelor of Arts - BA Lourdes University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jered - Portfolio: https://www.imjered.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/jereds JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/jereds/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13