Jessica Gerson
About Jessica Gerson
Jessica Gerson is a Design Manager currently at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2024. She has a background in product design, having held various roles at The Weather Company and a degree in Advertising Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Current Role at The New York Times
Jessica Gerson currently holds the position of Design Manager at The New York Times. She has been in this role since 2024, contributing to the company's design initiatives for a duration of 8 months. Prior to this, she served as Product Design Lead at The New York Times starting in 2022, where she focused on enhancing user experience and interface design.
Previous Experience at The Weather Company
Jessica Gerson has extensive experience at The Weather Company, an IBM Business. She worked there in various design roles from 2015 to 2022. Initially, she served as a Senior Product Designer from 2015 to 2017, followed by her role as Lead Product Designer from 2017 to 2020. Most recently, she was the Sr. Product Design Lead for the TWC Brand from 2020 to 2022, where she played a key role in product design and development.
Educational Background
Jessica Gerson studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising Design from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she attended Agnes Scott College for one year from 2008 to 2009, focusing on Creative Writing and American History. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in design and communication.
Early Career Experience
In 2013, Jessica Gerson began her career as a Creative Intern at ignition inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. This internship lasted for 4 months and allowed her to gain practical experience in the creative field, contributing to her professional development in design.