Jay Guillermo
About Jay Guillermo
Jay Guillermo is a Senior Product Designer with over 20 years of experience in mobile design, editorial design, and creative direction. He has worked for notable publications such as The New York Times, New York Magazine, and People Magazine, and he specializes in app development and design.
Current Role as Sr. Product Designer
Jay Guillermo currently serves as a Senior Product Designer at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience and interface design for digital products. His expertise in app development and design contributes to the ongoing innovation at the publication.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Before his current role, Jay Guillermo worked at The New York Times as a Product Designer from 2019 to 2021. During this time, he contributed to various digital projects aimed at improving user engagement and accessibility across the platform.
Experience at New York Magazine
Jay Guillermo has a significant history with New York Magazine, where he held multiple positions. He worked as a Digital Art Director from 2015 to 2017 and later as a Senior Product Designer from 2017 to 2019. His contributions during these years focused on digital design and product development, enhancing the magazine's online presence.
Educational Background
Jay Guillermo studied at Boston University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from 1998 to 2001. This educational foundation has supported his extensive career in design and creative direction.
Skills and Specializations
Jay Guillermo specializes in various areas of design, including app development, creative direction, editorial design, identity design, and apparel graphics. He has over 20 years of experience in mobile design and development, making him proficient in tools such as Figma and Adobe Digital Publishing Suite.