Jacob Waites

Brand, visual and interaction design expert, design engineer. Prev @IDEO, Adobe, US OSG

Role
Principal Product Designer at Eli Lilly and Company
Location
Raleigh, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Jacob Waites

I\'m a design leader who transforms complex ideas into compelling brands and experiences. With specialization in visual design, interaction design, and team building, I\'ve helped organizations from IDEO to the U.S. Surgeon General turn abstract concepts into real brands and products.Currently Founding Designer at MagicPath, I specialize in 0-to-1 environments where I design, prototype, and code (React, Framer, Webflow) to bring ideas to life quickly. I lead teams by example, moving fluidly between high-level creative direction and hands-on prototyping to ensure ideas become reality.My work centers on three principles: fostering creative community, enabling others\' success, and designing for meaningful impact. Whether it\'s translating health policy into visual narratives or prototyping blockchain experiences, I help teams find their voice and make it heard.

Experience

  1. Principal Product Designer

    Eli Lilly and Company

    Nov 2025 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

Education

  • Northwest Florida State College

    Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

    2009 — 2011

  • Florida State University

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Studio Art, Graphic Design

    2011 — 2013

Skills

  • Interaction Design
  • Product Design
  • Photography
  • Garageband
  • Web Design
  • Unix
  • Studio Photography
  • 3d Studio Max
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Responsive Web Design
  • Art Direction
  • User Interface Design
  • Iwork
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Phpmyadmin
  • UI Design
  • Computer Maintenance
  • Digital Photography
  • Photography Production
  • Php
  • Digital Illustration
  • Css
  • Dreamweaver
  • Portrait Photography
  • Typography
  • Pro Tools
  • Graphics
  • Html5
  • Fine Art
  • Illustration
  • Fine Art Photography
  • Graphic Design
  • User Experience
  • Creative Direction
  • Vector Illustration
  • Logo Design

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