Designer
Hello, I’m Trae
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Trae Jacobs
Curious and user-focused designer specializing in data-driven problem-solving to craft efficient and impactful solutions
8+ Years of Financial and Leadership Experience
Experienced UX leader with a proven track record in designing user-centered solutions and driving impactful projects. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, improving digital experiences, and delivering innovative designs that meet business and user needs. Passionate about creating intuitive and accessible interfaces that make a difference.
Featured Work
US Bank SinglePoint Receivables
Experience Revamp”
CitiBank
App Redesign + Design System
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Research
Gathering user insights through research, testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions and ensure user-centered outcomes.
Strategy
Aligning business objectives with user needs, developing solutions that drive success while maintaining a focus on usability and engagement.
Collaboration
Working with cross-functional teams to create cohesive, impactful products through clear communication and collective problem-solving.
Prototyping
Building interactive prototypes to visualize and test concepts, ensuring a smooth and intuitive user experience before development.
Experience
Principal Product Designer @ Bank of America / 2023 to 2024 (contract)
UX and product design leader skilled in driving user-centric solutions for fintech and internal systems. Expertise in inclusive design, user flows, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration, enhancing productivity and usability while meeting accessibility standards.
Lead Product Designer @ US Bank / 2021 to 2022
Lead Product Designer specializing in modernizing financial systems with user-centered, inclusive solutions. Skilled in prototyping, leveraging design systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accessible and actionable MVPs that meet business and user needs.
Senior UX Designer @ Citi / 2019 to 2021
Lead UX Designer with a proven track record of delivering impactful cross-platform experiences across iOS, Android, and desktop. Spearheaded the Citi mobile app redesign, driving user-focused improvements. Skilled in user-centered design, cross-functional collaboration, and design system development for scalable, consistent solutions.
UX Designer @ DR Horton / 2017 to 2029
Sole User Experience Designer leading a complete website redesign to deliver efficient, intuitive, and user-friendly experiences across mobile and desktop. Oversaw all UX/UI design decisions, contributed to new branding concepts, and collaborated with graphic design, Site Core, and CRM teams to ensure seamless system integration.
Education
Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Becker College (2007–2011), providing a strong foundation in leadership and organizational skills. Completed an intensive 10-week, 500+ hour UXDI Immersive program at General Assembly in 2015, gaining hands-on experience in user experience design under the guidance of industry experts.
Trae Jacobs
Designing seamless experiences, one interaction at a time.