Jessica Dufour is a senior visual + UX designer + researcher working remotely or in-person in Raleigh, NC.
Welcome to the intersection of creativity, technology and human psychology. With over two decades of experience spanning Visual Design, UX Design and Qualitative User Research, Jessica is looking to blend these disciplines to create transformative and emotionally resonant experiences. Her journey has led her from the dynamic world of advertising to the cutting-edge realm of tech, and now, to the profound impact of influencing the subconscious mind. She is looking to join a team where she can combine her unique skillsets to help shift the consciousness of humanity.
A unique blend of skillsets
Jessica blends the worlds of design and psychology to craft experiences that influence behavior, inspire clarity, and promote transformation. Her work goes beyond aesthetics—it's about creating emotionally intelligent design that aligns with how people actually think and feel.
Visual Design
She began her career as a Senior Visual Designer in the advertising world before transitioning into the tech industry. Her experience in visual design spans from print to digital storytelling. She has also taught painting at Wine & Design and Pinot Palette for fun and paints in her free time. Additionally, she has a passion for photography, including pet photography.
User Experience Design
After 15 years working as a Senior Visual Designer, Jess expanded her skill set to explore UX Design and Qualitative UX Research. To design intuitively, one must get inside not only the mind of the user but also what drives them emotionally. She enjoys interacting with users to understand not only what they want but also what they don't know they need.
Qualitative User Researcher
Driven by a strong curiosity and a deep desire to understand why people think, feel, and make choices, she pursued advanced certifications in Qualitative User Research. By testing and retesting with users, assigning tasks, and refining her designs, she ensures they are intuitive and seamless, enhancing the overall user experience.
About Jess
Jess has over two decades of experience in visual design, UX design, research and branding. For the past decade, she has mastered Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to gain profound insights into the mind and human behavior. With a robust foundation in both design and linguistics, Jess crafts experiences that are visually compelling, brand aligned, intuitive, and emotionally resonant. Her unique skillset allows her to bridge the company's goals with user needs, creating meaningful connections that drive impactful results.
What others have to say...
I've been lucky enough to partner with Jess twice in my career (nearly 10 years a part) and both times I was struck by her unique talent, her contagious curiosity and the impressive impact she's had on the team working with her. In a market where talented designers are a dime a dozen, Jess is a unicorn: a natural design leader and an empathetic strategist, who deeply understands the people—and the world—she's designing for. Wherever Jess is, you can be sure that brilliant, beautiful and impactful work will follow. You definitely want to be there for that—I know I do!
I had worked with Jessica previously when she was a designer at Organic and then again at Google. I already knew that Jessica was a thoughtful and talented designer and fun to have on any team, and was very impressed to see developed into a more confident leader. She loves to learn and stretch herself; and dives into each project with enthusiasm, often infusing new ideas from her many other interests into the work. She is a charismatic and engaging speaker. She's not only talented, but trustworthy, intelligent, and passionate about bringing excellence to everything she does.
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