Jessica Ling
About Jessica Ling
Jessica Ling serves as the UI/UX Design Director at Hearst Lab, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in design from Brigham Young University - Idaho and has held various design roles at companies such as LIME and Canvas Creative Studio.
Work at Hearst
Jessica Ling currently serves as the UI/UX Design Director at HearstLab, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she oversees the design and user experience strategies for various projects within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as a UX/UI Fellow at HearstLab from 2016 to 2018, where she contributed to the development of user-centered design solutions. Her experience at Hearst has solidified her expertise in creating engaging and effective user interfaces.
Previous Experience in Design
Before joining Hearst, Jessica Ling gained valuable experience in various design roles. She worked as a Lead Designer at Canvas Creative Studio from 2012 to 2016, where she led design projects and collaborated with clients to deliver effective visual solutions. Prior to that, she served as a Lead Designer at LIME from 2011 to 2012 and as a Junior Designer at LIME from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she held the positions of Design Lead and Communication Lead at BYU-Idaho from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Ling holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from Brigham Young University - Idaho. She studied Integrated Studio of Art with a focus on Graphic Design and Psychology, completing her studies from 2007 to 2010. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both design principles and human behavior, enhancing her capabilities in user experience design.
Career Timeline
Jessica Ling's career in design spans over a decade, beginning with her role at BYU-Idaho in 2009. She transitioned to LIME in 2010, where she progressed from Junior Designer to Lead Designer within two years. Following her tenure at LIME, she joined Canvas Creative Studio in 2012 and worked there for four years. In 2016, she began her journey at HearstLab, initially as a UX/UI Fellow before advancing to her current role as UI/UX Design Director.