Jessica Piekarski
About Jessica Piekarski
Jessica Piekarski is a Design Manager at CIBC with extensive experience in UI/UX design and a background in graphic and web design.
Current Role at CIBC
Jessica Piekarski is currently employed at CIBC as a Design Manager. She took on this role in 2023. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing design projects and guiding her team in developing user-centric interfaces and experiences. Her role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure that design strategies are integrated seamlessly across different platforms.
Previous Positions at CIBC
Before becoming a Design Manager, Jessica Piekarski held several positions at CIBC. She worked as a Senior UI/UX Designer from 2021 to 2022, providing crucial design insights for various projects. Additionally, she served as a UI/UX Designer also in 2021 to 2022, contributing to the creation of user-friendly digital interfaces. Earlier, she took on the role of UX Consultant and AEM SME for 7 months from 2019 to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, Jessica was a User Interface Designer, where she designed responsive web experiences for CIBC's public sites.
Career at House & Home Media
Jessica Piekarski's career at House & Home Media started as a Junior Online Designer from 2014 to 2016, where she worked in Toronto, Canada. She then transitioned to the role of UI/UX Designer from 2017 to 2018. During her time at House & Home Media, she played a key role in designing the interface for their new eCommerce site and was instrumental in creating successful digital marketing campaigns.
Educational Background
Jessica Piekarski has a solid educational foundation in design. She achieved a Post Graduate Certificate in Web Design from Sheridan College, attending from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, she earned a Graduate Certificate in Graphic Design from Canadore College, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. Furthermore, she completed Continuing Education in Intro to UI/UX Design at OCAD University.
Early Career
Before venturing into design, Jessica Piekarski worked at Eastholme Home for the Aged as an Administrative Assistant from 2008 to 2013. This role provided her with a strong foundation in administrative tasks and organizational skills, which she later applied in her design career.