Jay Kamins
About Jay Kamins
Jay Kamins is a Principal User Experience Designer at FM Global with extensive experience in user experience design, digital transformation, and design accessibility standards.
Title
Jay Kamins holds the position of Principal User Experience Designer at FM Global. He has been in this role since 2020 in Johnston, Rhode Island, United States.
Professional Journey
Jay Kamins has a diverse career spanning several organizations. He rejoined FM Global as a Principal User Experience Designer in 2020, after serving as a Senior User Experience Designer for a year from 2019 to 2020. He also worked at the University of Massachusetts Medical School between 2016 and 2019, and before that, at MindMax for eight years. Earlier positions include roles at Lincoln Peak, BroadVoice, Fidelity Investments, and other notable companies.
Education and Expertise
Jay Kamins studied at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts with a minor in Art History from 1988 to 1992. His expertise covers user experience design, web development, illustration, animation, and much more. He is proficient in implementing design accessibility standards like WCAG/ADA and conducting user research.
Background and Experience
Jay Kamins has held various roles, including Experience Designer, Visual Designer, Animator, and Print Designer. His professional background includes working across multiple locations, with long stints in Metro Boston, Metro Hartford, and other areas. He has also held academic roles, such as Adjunct Professor at the University of Massachusetts.
Projects and Initiatives
During his career, Jay Kamins has led digital transformation efforts for a Fortune 500 company, focusing on creating human-centered, responsive interfaces. He developed a component-based Design System and implemented design accessibility standards. Additionally, he conducted user research initiatives, contributed to Agile project planning, and mentored junior staff to support team growth.