Jason Parry
About Jason Parry
Jason Parry is a Product Design Lead with extensive experience in product design and team leadership. He has worked for several companies, including O.C. Tanner, Vivint, and Overstock.com, and currently leads design efforts at Weave HQ while also owning Designade.
Current Role at Weave
Jason Parry serves as the Product Design Lead at Weave HQ, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leading design initiatives and enhancing user experiences. His responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure design alignment with product goals. He has been instrumental in implementing design strategies that improve functionality and user engagement.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to his current role, Jason Parry held several positions in product design. He worked at O.C. Tanner as a Senior Product Designer from 2018 to 2021, and at Vivint for 8 months in 2021. He also served as a Senior Product Designer at Overstock.com from 2015 to 2018 and as a Creative Director at Banyan Inc. for 5 months in 2015. His extensive experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in user experience and product design.
Leadership and Team Management
Jason Parry has demonstrated leadership skills throughout his career. At Skullcandy Inc., he was the Lead Product Designer for 7 years, where he led a team of 10 designers. He focused on fostering a positive team culture that encouraged sharing and feedback. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and open communication, which enhances team performance.
Education and Professional Development
Jason Parry studied at Utah State University, where he gained foundational knowledge in design principles. His education has supported his career development, allowing him to apply theoretical concepts to practical design challenges. He continues to engage in professional development, as evidenced by his participation in competitions such as the 2023 AI Innovation Contest, where he secured 1st place.
Notable Projects and Innovations
Throughout his career, Jason Parry has worked on various significant projects. He implemented a sprint process to enhance workload management and communication among design, product, and engineering teams. Additionally, he designed a custom 'pay-over-time' feature to address unpaid invoices and redesigned the 'Create Stripe Account' flow, which reduced support call volume and risk of penalties. His contributions have had a measurable impact on the organizations he has worked with.