Jesse Van Mouwerik
About Jesse Van Mouwerik
Jesse Van Mouwerik is a UX Design Lead at Issuu, where he has worked since 2022, focusing on enhancing user experience for content creators and publishers. He has a diverse background in UX design and editorial roles, having previously worked at companies like Savoteur, Issuu, and Workstreams.ai GmbH.
Current Role at Issuu
Jesse Van Mouwerik serves as the UX Design Lead at Issuu, a position held since 2022. In this role, he maps out high-level product objectives and implements new features and functionality. He leads efforts to align and enhance the user experience specifically for Issuu content creators and publishers. His responsibilities include facilitating design work to support increased user activation, retention, and acquisition of new paying customers.
Previous Experience at Issuu
Prior to his current role, Jesse worked at Issuu as a Senior UX Designer from 2021 to 2022. During this time, he contributed to various design initiatives aimed at improving user experience. His experience at Issuu reflects a commitment to user-centric design practices and effective communication of design objectives to key stakeholders.
Professional Background
Jesse has a diverse professional background in UX design and editorial roles. He worked as an Editor at Savoteur (formerly Daily Secret) from 2015 to 2017 and served as Editor In Chief at Dataconomy Media from 2017 to 2018. His experience also includes positions as a UX Designer at Workstreams.ai GmbH and techGDPR, as well as a Graphic Designer for FC Union Berlin.
Education and Certifications
Jesse studied at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, where he obtained a User Experience Design certification from 2011 to 2012. He furthered his education at CareerFoundry, achieving another User Experience Design certification from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he attended The Fountain Institute, where he completed a program on Methods & Mental Models for Senior UX Designers, earning an Advanced UX/UI Design certification in 2021.
Interests and Personal Insights
Jesse has a keen interest in open-source intelligence and enjoys documentaries narrated by David Attenborough. These interests reflect his curiosity and engagement with information and storytelling, which may influence his approach to design and user experience.