Jd Jordan

About Jd Jordan

A design executive with 25+ years of experience at the intersection of UX, CX, brand strategy, and digital transformation, I have a proven track record leading high-impact teams, scaling design systems, and aligning business strategy with human-centered design. I’m adept at building inclusive design cultures, driving revenue growth, and launching mission-aligned products across enterprise, government, and startup sectors. I’m known for crafting clear, intuitive solutions to complex challenges—and empowering teams to do their best work.My areas of expertise:• Design leadership & team building• Cross-functional product strategy• Customer experience (CX) design• Inclusive & accessible design systems• UX research & data-driven insights• Agile & scalable design ops• Executive communication & influence• Brand identity & visual systems• Human-centered product development• High-stakes & real-time environmentsI’m also an award-winning novelist, UX educator, former State Senate candidate, and passionate advocate for using design to improve people’s lives. Let’s connect.

Experience

1. Director of Design

   Stable Kernel

   Nov 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Leading the design practice in shaping innovative, user-centered software experiences for enterprise clients across foodservice, retail, and B2B industries. I guide a growing team of designers to deliver scalable, intuitive, and impactful digital products—positioning design as a core driver of business value and client success-Lead end-to-end product design strategy—from discovery through delivery—across mobile, web, and enterprise platforms-Build and mentor a high-performing design team rooted in craft, curiosity, and measurable business impact-Partner closely with engineering, product, and client experience teams to deliver cohesive, research-driven software solutions-Represent design in new business development, helping to shape narratives that differentiate Stable Kernel’s offerings and fuel growth-Champion design systems, accessibility standards, and responsible innovation (including AI in design) to elevate our practice and outcomes.

Education

• Hampden-Sydney College

  BA, History

  1995 — 1999

• The University of Georgia

  MA, History

  2005 — 2007

• University of St Andrews

  Study Abroad

  1998 — 1998

Skills

• Digital Media
• Marketing
• User Experience Design
• Facilitation
• Teaching
• Team Leadership
• Creative Direction
• User-Centered Design
• Hiring Personnel
• Interactive Marketing
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Interactive Advertising
• Advertising
• Resource Management
• Experience Design
• Art Direction
• User Interface Design
• Integrated Marketing
• Social Media
• Mentorship
• Information Architecture
• Program Management
• Writing
• Creative Strategy
• Leadership
• Graphics
• Strategy
• Brainstorm Facilitation
• Information Design
• Web Design
• User Experience
• Content Strategy
• Usability Testing
• Interaction Design
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Mobile Applications
• Management
• Mentoring