Jesse Kinbarovsky
About Jesse Kinbarovsky
Jesse Kinbarovsky is the Director of User Experience at Encoura and has extensive experience in UX design and strategy, currently based in the Austin, Texas area. He has held various leadership roles in user experience across multiple companies and also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Austin.
Work at Encoura
Jesse Kinbarovsky serves as the Director of User Experience at Encoura, a role he has held since 2020. In this position, he collaborates with other leaders to develop mature ecosystems in SaaS, B2B, and B2C sectors. His responsibilities include design strategy, user experience research, and delivering actionable insights that lead to impactful solutions. Kinbarovsky has established a world-class UX design practice at Encoura, ensuring deep integration across the organization.
Education and Expertise
Jesse Kinbarovsky holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Design from The University of Texas at Austin. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on economics, sociology, and political science, from Texas State University. His educational background supports his expertise in human-tech interaction, design strategy, and user experience research.
Professional Background
Kinbarovsky has a diverse professional background in user experience and design. He worked at KUKA as Director of User Experience from 2015 to 2020. Prior to that, he was the Creative Director at Precocity (formerly Dedo Interactive) for one year. He also held positions at fd2s as Designer and Design Team Lead, and at TBG Partners as Senior Designer. His experience spans over a decade in various roles focused on design and user experience.
Teaching Experience
In addition to his work in user experience, Jesse Kinbarovsky has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, College of Fine Arts, since 2014. He teaches 3D Foundations, contributing to the education of students in design and art. His teaching role complements his professional experience, allowing him to share industry insights with the next generation of designers.