Tom Jay

Product designer with over a decade of experience building digital products. Focused on interaction design, prototyping, and visual craft. Currently exploring how AI can push how we design, test, and bring ideas to life.

Based in San Francisco, CA.

Work

About

I enjoy working closely with others to build great products and experiences.

I believe the best work comes from teams that trust each other and care about what they’re building. I bring a low-ego, collaborative approach and focus on doing what’s needed to move the work forward.

Tom and colleague Anders working in office
Tom and colleague Anders working in office
6 models prototypes of bottle cap puncher

My process is influenced by my background in industrial design.

I prototype early and often, as making ideas tangible leads to better conversations and faster iteration.

Industrial design sketches of bottle cap puncher

With over a decade in design, I’ve worked with great teams across a wide range of industries and projects.

Each project has shaped how I think and work. I stay curious and open to learning from the people around me and the problems we’re solving.

My focus is on interaction, visuals, and prototyping, but my experience spans the full product journey.

I’ve worked end to end, from strategy and research through to detailed design, delivery, and launch. I work closely with engineering to ship high-quality builds, and with marketing and sales to ensure products reach the right people.

Skills

Interaction design

Visual design

Prototyping

Research

Product thinking

Product strategy

Research

Usability testing

Documentation

Motion design

Design systems

Documentation

Motion design

Design systems

Tools

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Figma

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Illustrator

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After Effects

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Photoshop

Protopie

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Protopie

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Sketch

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Principle

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Framer

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Claude

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Weavy

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Cursor

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Claude

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Weavy

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Lottie

History

2025 - Present

2019 - 2024

2017 - 2018

2016

2016

2014 - 2015

2012 - 2014

2012

Freelance

HandsHQ

Reason

ustwo

Sapient/Razorfish

Reason

Brilliant Basics

FabriQate

Self employed

Lead Product Designer

Lead PD

Senior Product Designer

Senior PD

Senior Product Designer

Senior PD

Senior UX/UI Designer

Senior UX/UI

UX/UI Designer

UI Designer

UI Designer

Climbing in Yosemite
Kayaking in Sweden
Building a guitar

Outside of work, you’ll find me climbing, exploring the outdoors or working on a hobby project.

Climbing has always been a dream of mine, so I feel lucky to be based close to Yosemite and many other world-class climbing areas. The Bay Area also offers great outdoor spaces and maker communities, making it easy to explore and build things outside of work.

CV and references available upon request

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