Jennifer Donohue
About Jennifer Donohue
Jennifer Donohue is a Senior Product Designer known for her work on the audio-visual project 'Hues of Jen,' which integrates animations from original photography with music. She has held various design roles at companies such as Groove, ZipRecruiter, and Instil, focusing on user experience and design systems.
Current Role at Instil
Jennifer Donohue currently serves as a Senior Product Designer at Instil, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall user experience. Her responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative design solutions and improving product usability.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to her current role, Jennifer held several positions in product design. She worked at Groove as a Senior Product Designer from 2020 to 2021, and at ZipRecruiter as a Senior Product Designer from 2019 to 2020. In these roles, she contributed to improving customer conversion rates by identifying market gaps and customer needs through interviews and research.
Educational Background in Studio Arts
Jennifer Donohue studied at Loyola Marymount University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Arts and Graphic Design. Her studies spanned from 2008 to 2012, providing her with a strong foundation in design principles and artistic expression.
Creative Projects and Art Exploration
Jennifer created an audio-visual project titled 'Hues of Jen,' which combines animations from original photography with music or sound design. Her artistic work explores themes of perception and intuition, aiming to unify humanity through the concepts of space and time.
Design System and Feature Development
Throughout her career, Jennifer has been involved in significant design initiatives. She updated a design system to enhance accessibility and ensure consistency with engineering components. Additionally, she designed and shipped over 20 features for a platform CMS, utilizing a collaborative and research-driven process.