Jordan Reading (Van Zile)
About Jordan Reading (Van Zile)
Jordan Reading (Van Zile) is a Product Design Manager specializing in Ecosystems and Payments at Podium, where he has worked since 2023. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Communications and Interaction Design from the Rochester Institute of Technology and has extensive experience in user-interface design and user-centered methodologies.
Work at Podium
Jordan Reading currently serves as the Product Design Manager for Ecosystems and Payments at Podium, a position held since 2023. Prior to this role, Jordan worked as the Product Design Manager for Payments from 2021 to 2023. His experience at Podium spans several years, contributing to the company's focus on enhancing user experience in payment solutions.
Education and Expertise
Jordan Reading holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Communications and Interaction Design from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from the State University of New York at Fredonia between 2006 and 2011. His academic background is complemented by expertise in user-centered methodologies, interaction design, and typography.
Background
Jordan Reading has a diverse professional background in design and technology. He began his career as a Graphic Designer at Chautauqua Institution from 2010 to 2014. He then transitioned to academia, serving as a Graduate and Teaching Assistant at the Rochester Institute of Technology from 2014 to 2016. His experience also includes roles as a UX Designer at Vivint Solar and a Product Designer at Jane.com.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current position at Podium, Jordan Reading worked as a Senior Product Designer for Payments at Podium from 2019 to 2021. He has also been employed as a Visual/UI Designer at Kodak Alaris since 2015. His career reflects a strong focus on product design and user interface, with significant experience in various design roles across different organizations.