Chris Jones
About Chris Jones
Chris Jones is a Senior Staff Product Designer with extensive experience in UX and UI design, currently working at Podium. He has a strong background in design systems, prototyping, and collaboration across various teams.
Work at Podium
Chris Jones currently serves as a Senior Staff Product Designer at Podium, a role he has held since 2022. Prior to this position, he worked as a Staff Product Designer at the same company starting in 2021. In his current role, he facilitates design thinking workshops and exploratory design sessions, contributing to the development of user-centered design solutions. His experience includes collaborating with various teams, including executive leadership, product management, engineering, data science, and research, to enhance product design and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Chris Jones studied at The University of Kansas, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from 2001 to 2005. He also attended Trinity Christian Academy from 1998 to 2001. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in UX and UI design, including skills in interactive prototypes, animation, and visual design. He is proficient in usability testing and validation, utilizing tools such as Invision, Sketch, Figma, and Adobe.
Background
Chris Jones has a diverse professional background in design, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He served as a Senior User Experience Designer at VML from 2009 to 2012 and later at MMGY Global from 2012 to 2015. He held the position of Design Manager and then Director of Design at FanThreeSixty from 2015 to 2020. His work experience spans over a decade, during which he has developed a comprehensive understanding of design systems and collaborative design processes.
Achievements
Chris Jones has a proven track record in recruiting, hiring, and mentoring designers, helping them advance to senior-level positions. His ability to thrive in collaborative environments has enabled him to work effectively with cross-functional teams, enhancing the overall design process. His extensive experience in both UX and UI design has contributed to successful projects throughout his career.