Jay Wortham
UX/UI Designer

About me

About me

Professional profile and contact info

Hello, I'm an award-winning graphics / web designer with more than 30 years' experience. My core strengths lie in UI/UX and application design, I have a strong background in print design and branding.

As a highly motivated, reliable, and creative with an exacting attention to detail. Skilled in designing and implementing websites and applications that have excellent user experiences, my goal is to always incorporate the desires of the client with the best user experience possible.

I am seeking a company that demands high-quality graphic design and character to further its business goals and professional image.

Professional Experience

2018 - Present
Backbase North America, Atlanta GA
  /  Principal UI/UX Designer
  • Designing and testing easy to follow user journeys through complex banking software.
  • Working with Regional and International Banks to create custom online banking experiences.
  • Manage design projects for websites, iOS and Android applications.
  • Create extensive custom sitemaps and clickable prototypes for complex online banking applications.
2016 - 2018
Innovative Architects, Atlanta GA
  /  Senior UI/UX Engineer
  • Managing the design team and worked with development teams to implement exceptional UI/UX solutions.
  • Create Wireframes, Userflows and Clickable Prototypes to communicate design decisions.
  • Collaborating with executive teams, stakeholders and development teams to define and implement solid design processes and best practices.
2014 - 2016
iDisciple, Atlanta GA
  /  Senior UI/UX Designer
  • Use HTML5, jQuery, Angular JS and CSS to design and produce a corporate and retail website.
  • Create sitemaps, wireframes, UI workflows and business requirements for website iOS and Andriod.
  • Design and prototype apps for both iOS and Andriod.
2010 - 2014
Oracle (Social), Atlanta GA
  /  Senior UI/UX Engineer
  • Use HTML, HTML5, jQuery, CSS and Photoshop to design and produce complete social media marketing campaigns. These campaigns include games, custom applications, and reactive pages.
  • Designing look and feel of custom Facebook applications, including UGC (User Generated Content) applications and CMS (Content Management Systems) and HTML5 games.
2009 - 2010
Jackson Healthcare, Alpharetta GA
  /  Senior Website Designer (one year contract)
  • Designed healthcare and staffing web sites including UI/UX and application pages optimized for SEO and W3C compliance.
  • Designed marketing materials, logos and corporate identities for Jackson Healthcare companies.
2008 - 2009
AT&T Mobility, Alpharetta GA
  /  Senior Web Designer B2B (one year contract)
  • B2B Specialist utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver to wireframe, design, produce and deploy original web graphics, web pages, banners and promotional tiles.
2004 - 2008
Graphic Concepts, Atlanta GA
  /  Creative Director/Graphic Designer
  • Created original graphics, logos, brochures and catalogs, including project management and project plans. Actively monitored each project to ensure completion within defined timeline and budget.
  • Conducted user interface testing, site usability testing and heuristic research.
2001 - 2004
Cardinal Health, Atlanta GA
  /  Web Specialist
  • Handled every aspect of website production from initial consultation to planning and conceptualizing web solutions including UI design, W3C compliance, site implementation and email campaigns.
1999 - 2001
eTech Software, Atlanta GA
  /  Partner/Owner
  • Provided client services for all aspects of website design and development, including server setup software installation technical support and content updates.
1988 - 1999
Bellsouth Advertising Publishing, Atlanta GA
  /  Graphic Designer
  • Managed various forms of printed and electronic communications, page layout design and production, brochures and technical/training manuals.

Education

1996 - 1997
Georgia Institute of Technology
  /  Internet Studies

Certificate Degree, Internet Studies, Internet Management, Multimedia Creation, UI/UX Design and Usability Testing

1986 - 1988
Art Institute of Atlanta
  /  VIsual Communications

Associates Degree, Visual Communications. Graduated with honors and best portfolio award