Jie X.
About Jie X.
Jie X. is a Staff Product Designer at Flexport in the San Francisco Bay Area with extensive experience in product and user experience design.
Current Role at Flexport
Jie X. is currently a Staff Product Designer at Flexport, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, Jie oversees the design and development of Freight Forwarding Tools aimed at minimizing logistics cost-to-serve. Flexport values his comprehensive experience in product and user experience design, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of their logistics solutions.
Previous Experience at Flexport
Before his current role, Jie X. worked as a Senior Product Designer at Flexport from 2022 to 2024. During this tenure, he was responsible for various design projects, likely contributing to the foundation of their logistics tools and systems. His work during this period laid the groundwork for his later role as a Staff Product Designer.
Role at SAP
Jie X. contributed significantly to SAP as a Senior Product Designer in Palo Alto, CA from 2017 to 2022. In this role for five years, Jie engaged in numerous design projects, focusing on creating efficient and intuitive user interfaces for business applications. His stint at SAP provided him with valuable experience that he carries forward in his current endeavors.
Head of Design at Parent Lab
From 2017 to 2020, Jie X. served as the Head of Design at Parent Lab. Here, he led various design initiatives, concentrating on developing user-friendly interfaces and enhancing the overall user experience. This position allowed him to exercise his leadership skills and deepen his expertise in UX design.
Educational Background
Jie X. holds multiple degrees that support his diverse skill set in design. He obtained a Master of Science (MS) in Engineering, Human Factors & Ergonomics with an emphasis on HCI from San Jose State University. Moreover, he earned a Master of Arts (MA) from Cheung Kong School of Art and Design at Shantou University and a Bachelor's Degree in Art of Design from Soochow University (CN). His multidisciplinary education provides a unique perspective on solving design challenges.