Jamie Teresuk
Designer
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Member since November 23, 2016
Jamie is a product director with two decades of design experience. She's led many international teams spanning the globe, delivering top-notch product and application designs using the latest technology platforms. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, she moved her freelance business from Portland, Oregon, the US to Amsterdam, the Netherlands in 2011; where she currently resides.
Jamie is now available for hire
Employment
- Product and User Experience Director2011 - PRESENTGrand Point | G & P Consultancy B.V.
- Provided interactive UX design services, creative concepts, and design direction on a contract basis for various international clients.
- Worked with the Philips TV UX design team leading the creative concepts for user experience and visual design for high-end Philips television sets for product years 2013-2016+. Philips became the first European TV brand to bring TVs powered by Android™ and we integrated Google Material Design standards into the design. Managed international teams based in Europe, Taiwan, and India to ensure a high-quality product from conception to development.
- Worked with Downstream to art-direct the concept strategy and UX design for a large international building that is being renovated within the Netherlands which will house multiple large interactive installations, including the largest interactive wall in Europe! I led the concept strategy, user experience design, and oversaw visual design and development for the applications. Interfaced and directed international teams based in Europe, United States, and Russia to ensure development met the vision standards.
- Worked with Formula Essent to create a better user experience and visual design to generate more impressions and sales via the web. Essent.nl was later named later named #1 energy branch in WUA!’s top 100 best websites of 2015.
- Worked for several clients: Nike, Microsoft, Palm, Philips, Essent, and Briddge.
Technologies: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Experience Design, Dreamweaver, Premiere, After Effects, Acrobat, Microsoft, Office, Axure, InVision, Sketch, OmniGraffle, Origami Studio, SketchUp - Design Director1998 - 2011JMeFX
- Art-directed and designed on a per contract basis for a wide variety of international clients.
- Worked on projects ranging from video, animation, photography, websites, games, multi-touch environments, installations, print, and mobile platforms.
- Directed every aspect of the brand’s marketing effort to be reached.
- Designed for several clients: Johnson Controls, Intel, Symantec, Cisco, and Holiday Inn.
Technologies: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Premiere, After Effects, Acrobat, Microsoft Office - Art Director2008 - 2010Pollinate
- Created concepts and art-directed for all internal full-service agency clients.
- Identified the scope of projects, deciphered the client’s needs, and led client presentations.
- Supervised teams and projects—delegating responsibilities and thinking outside the box on solutions for their full-service marketing efforts.
- Worked for a variety of clients: Nike, Umpqua Bank, Newton Vineyards, Domaine Chandon, Demarini, Leatherman, Yakima, Involver Inc., Energy Trust, Hollywood Theater, and the Oregon Lottery.
Technologies: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Premiere, After Effects, Acrobat, Microsoft Office - Senior Interactive Designer2007 - 2008Portland Trail Blazers
- Acted as the lead interactive designer for the Rose Quarter (now known as Moda Center) and Portland Trail Blazers National Basketball Association.
- Created concepts and senior interactive designs for internal and external websites.
- Designed the interactive advertising, social networking, and micro-blogging.
- Created a strategic email marketing design for external communications.
Technologies: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Premiere, Effects, Acrobat, Microsoft Office - Senior Interactive Designer2005 - 2007American Red Cross
- Acted as the senior interactive designer for the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross.
- Created the branding style-guides for web and print usage.
- Produced designs for large events—including web advertising, print, and city signage.
- Crafted the interactive strategy for internal and external websites.
Technologies: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Premiere, Acrobat, Microsoft Office - Instructional Designer2003 - 2005BlueVolt
- Created software demos and designed e-learning course instruction materials for an online education system.
- Crafted illustrations and animation designs for the educational software platform.
- Edited videos and audio.
- Performed overall project management.
Technologies: Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Acrobat, Microsoft Office
Other Experience
- Designing for Interactive Environments and Smart Spaces (Publication)https://www.toptal.com/designers/interactive/designing-for-interactive-environments-and-smart-spacesDesigning past mobile or desktop interaction boundaries and into the physical world opens up possibilities to create immersive environmental experiences.
Education
- Associate degree in Animation, Art, and Design1999 - 2001The Art Institute of Seattle - Seattle, WA, USA
- Earned credits in General Education1996 - 1998Portland Community College - Portland, OR, USA
Certifications
- Member of the Design Leadership ForumFEBRUARY 2019 - PRESENTInVision
- Member of the Leading Design CommunityJANUARY 2019 - PRESENTClearleft
- Instructional DesignSEPTEMBER 2003 - PRESENTPortland State University (Portland, OR, USA)
Experience
- User Experience (UX)20 years
- Design20 years
- Branding20 years
- User Interface (UI)20 years
- Design Leadership10 years
- Product Design10 years
- Art Direction10 years
- Interactive Prototypes6 years
