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About
Jordan Oakes
AI Product Designer — I own the full arc from user research and system design to shipped code, grounded in a B.S. in Cognitive Science with a focus on AI and Human-Computer Interaction.
AI Product Designer · Full-Stack Builder
Career
My path started in cognitive science and HCI, then ran through years of freelance product and design work where I owned the full process — research, design, and delivery — for clients across industries. That foundation now drives my current role as AI Product Designer and CTO at SermonAI, where I ship full-stack AI SaaS with Next.js, OpenAI, Deepgram, and Supabase.
Education
B.S. in Cognitive Science from UC Santa Cruz, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence & Human-Computer Interaction. This background informs how I frame design problems — starting from how people actually think before touching any tool.
What I Bring
From Concept to Code
Human-Centered Systems
IA, flows, and design decisions grounded in how people actually think and behave — informed by a B.S. in Cognitive Science with a focus on AI and HCI.
Prototype to Production
Design decisions tested in real code, not just Figma. React, Next.js, and TypeScript so the handoff stays thin and iteration stays fast.
AI Integration
Full-stack delivery on AI workflows that actually ship — Supabase, Deepgram, OpenAI structured outputs, Stripe, and production-ready architecture.
Experience
Professional Experience
Agency and freelance work that has shaped my career in design and technology.
AI Product Designer & CTO - SermonAI
January 2026 – PresentOlympia, WA
- Own UX and full-stack delivery for an AI sermon workflow SaaS—intake from YouTube, uploads, or manuscripts through transcription and structured generation.
- Ship production Next.js APIs and Supabase-backed data for Deepgram transcription, OpenAI outputs, Stripe billing, and team workspaces.
- Align marketing site and in-product review flows so pastors get ministry-ready summaries, guides, devotionals, and exports with a clear privacy stance.
Product Designer & Developer - SWYVVL
January 2023 – January 2026Olympia, WA
- Design and develop a website for a real estate startup, improving user engagement and usability
- Developed a real estate home search tool, improving user engagement and usability
- Lead data-driven design decisions to enhance membership functionality and navigation experience
UX & Web Designer - Aletheia Digital Media
August 2022 – April 2023Olympia, WA
- Produced interactive websites and mobile apps, ensuring responsive design
- Built and maintained component-based design systems to ensure consistency across projects
- Planned and executed user testing sessions, analyzing results to inform design improvements
UX & Web Designer - Freelance
June 2020 – July 2022, May 2023 – PresentRenton, WA
- Build responsive layouts in Figma, executing the frontend development with deep expertise in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Own the entire design process from branding, to pitching design concepts, and delivering user-friendly applications
- Collaborate with clients to ensure alignment, resulting in polished, high-performance solutions tailored to their needs
B.S. Cognitive Science: A.I. and Human-Computer Interaction
August 2018 – June 2020 | University of California Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA
- Specialized in human behavior, AI-driven interfaces, and user-centered design methodologies
- Developed interactive prototypes and conducted usability testing for academic and real-world applications
- Studied the intersection of psychology, computer science, and design thinking
Testimonials
Client Testimonials
Hear what my clients have to say about their experience working with me.
"Jordan captured our brand's energy perfectly with a visually dynamic, user-friendly website. The sleek design and e-commerce integration align with our social media approach, making customer engagement seamless. He gave us the platform we needed to grow Off The Leash Lifestyle."
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Paddy Gleason
Professional Paintball Player & Founder of Off The Leash
"Jordan delivered more than just a sleek website for Swyvvl—he implemented systems that streamlined our operations and improved our digital presence. His understanding of user experience combined with sharp design sensibilities transformed our business and customer interactions."
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Rob Brower
CTO of Swyvvl & CEO of Aletheia Digital Media
"Jordan created a website for my clinic that perfectly reflects our brand with its clean, professional design. Patient navigation is intuitive, resulting in increased online traffic and new patient inquiries since launch. His work has directly contributed to our practice's growth."
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Dr. Brett Petrilli
Doctor & Owner of Chiropractic Healthcare
Journey
Journey Milestones
Key milestones that have shaped my path from cognitive science to AI product design.
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Let's Work Together
Building an AI product?
I'm available for full-time AI Product Designer roles and selective consulting. If you need someone who can own both the experience and the engineering, let's talk.