Accessibility Transformation
Helping create a more inclusive experience across a large educational platform through accessible design improvements and thoughtful UX.
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Jay
Archambeau
I am a talented
Jay is a talented designer, listener, front-end developer, collaborator, writer, marketer, creative, UX designer, photographer, visionary, mentor, and communicator.
I am a multi-faceted, talented senior principal creative with more than 20 years of experience bridging the gap between complex business goals and intuitive, strategy-led design. Specializations are in: UI/UX design, web apps, design systems, marketing implementations, packaging, promotions, print design solutions, and front-end development to create unique, rich, highly-scalable, and memorable experiences.
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Clearing the clutter for creative
Jay Archambeau
Principal Visual Designer
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Designing with purpose
Fueled by positivity
I design with purpose and clarity, starting with a deep understanding of how something
will be used and what it needs to achieve. By focusing on real needs and practical outcomes,
I create experiences that are intuitive, functional, and built to last.
Working in close partnership with teams, I align ideas early and often to ensure every solution
is thoughtful, cohesive, effective, and memorable.
- AI Assisted Solutions; Ensuring Continuity
- Strategy-Led Visual and Marketing Design
- Front-End Development (HTML, CSS, JS, JSON) for Apps and Web
- Scalable Branding and Identity Systems
- ADA Standards for Optimal User Experience (UX)
- Data-Informed Design and Optimization
- Rapid Prototyping and Iterative (A/B) Testing
- Design Background in Print (Corp. ID, Typography, Packaging)
- English Minor; Lover of the word – Eloquent Communicator
- Expert Guru of: Adobe CC, Figma, Elementor, Sketch, Canva, Google Suite, and MS 365
Principal Visual Designer, Senior UI/UX Designer, Product Designer, Front-End Developer, Design Systems Specialist, Accessibility (WCAG / WC3) Expert.
Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud master. Up-to-date HTML, CSS, JavaScript, A/B Tester. Well versed with Agile methodologies using Jira, Pendo, Teams,
Teamwork, and Confluence.
Skills
Effective creative solutions that bridge visual excellence,
marketing strategy, and usability
AI and
Emerging Tech
Proficient in leveraging Claude, Gemini, CoPilot, ChatGPT, Firefly, and other flourishing AI tools bridging gaps between emerging tech and best practices.
Communication and
Leadership
A reputation for clear, direct, and reliable communication. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and navigating complex stakeholder scenarios.
Prototyping and
Design Systems
Expertise in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and Elementor to build scalable solutions, apps, design systems, and hi-fi prototypes.
Standards and
Analytics
Committed to W3C Standards and ADA compliance (AA & AAA). Data-driven approach utilizing A/B testing, usability studies, Pendo, and Google Analytics.
Front-End
Development
Hands-on production in responsive HTML5, CSS3, JBoss, and JavaScript. Focused on asset optimization, email production, and clean, performant code.
Systems and
Workflows
Deeply integrated into Agile/Scrum environments. Expert in Jira, Confluence, Teamwork, and Teams for documentation and project management.
Print Design
Know-How
Classically trained in identity systems and typography. High-level knowledge of CMYK offset printing, packaging, and POP displays.
Multi-Platform
Deployment
Strong technical fluency with Mac OS and Windows-based systems. Expertise allows for optimized and native UX regardless of device.
Project
Stewardship
Committed to the full lifecycle of a project, from discovery to production. Disciplined and dedicated approach to the creative process.
Professional Experience and Examples
Philosophy
Creates with purpose – Codes with standards – Collaborates without ego
How I Work
Discovers with diligence – Designs with direction – Delivers with dependability
Discover
I start by understanding the problem from multiple angles: user needs, business goals, stakeholder expectations, analytics, support feedback, technical constraints, and real-world context. The goal is to separate assumptions from reality before decisions become expensive.
Organize
Once the problem is understood, I organize the moving parts: workflows, content, information architecture, user journeys, priorities, dependencies, and edge cases. Strong organization creates clarity, and clarity creates confidence for both users and teams.
Design
Design is where research and organization become tangible. I move from structure to interaction to interface, using sketches, wireframes, prototypes, visual design, accessibility review, and design system alignment to create experiences that are useful, clear, and scalable.
Validate
Design is a hypothesis until people interact with it. Feedback, usability testing, observation, analytics, accessibility review, and stakeholder input help refine ideas and uncover opportunities for improvement. The goal is not to prove the design right; the goal is to make the experience better.
Deliver
I care about what happens after the design is approved. Delivery may include documentation, design systems, component libraries, accessibility standards, training materials, and practical guidance for teams. A solution only succeeds if people can use it, maintain it, and build upon it.
Evolve
Every project teaches something. Tools change, technology shifts, and user expectations continue to move. I refine my process through research, outcomes, accessibility lessons, team feedback, and the practical reality of what happens once work is released into the world.
Selected work
I solve real-world design challenges.
Every project tells a story, but not every visitor is looking for the same one. Explore a curated collection of featured solutions below, or browse by the challenges you’re trying to solve.
Featured Solutions
A curated collection of projects that demonstrate how thoughtful design can simplify complexity, improve usability, strengthen brands, and create measurable business value.
Follett Universal Search
Unified multiple search systems into one intuitive experience that made finding educational resources dramatically easier.
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Redesigned a travel shopping experience to improve engagement while supporting a more scalable visual and interaction system.
View Case StudyFollett Shelf
Designed a multi-platform eReader experience that supported searching, reading, note-taking, and classroom-centered digital learning workflows.
View Case StudyDiscover Card Web Marketing
Created digital marketing concepts that supported national campaign goals and helped connect promotional offers to customer action.
View Case StudyBlue Signal Identity
Developed a flexible identity system for a digital content provider that needed to feel clear, memorable, and adaptable.
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Recommendations
Carolyn Tang Kmet
Associate Professor
Northwestern University
I had the opportunity to work with Jay on several marketing campaigns while at MyPoints.com. He is very skilled at developing creative for multiple approaches: online, email and even offline campaigns. Additionally, he’s great to work with and certainly an asset to any team!
Christopher Sabatino
Freelance Designer
Jay’s attitude and work ethic are phenomenal. Attention to his client’s branding and message with thoughtfully creative solutions are always a given. He has always demonstrated leadership skills with a great level of fairness and honesty. And the speed with which Jay can work is dizzying.
Adrienne Neumann
Worldwide Developer Relations, Games
Apple Computer
Jay has an outstanding creative ability that he continuously demonstrated project after project. He is timely, detail oriented, always goes above and beyond. To top it off, he has an amazingly positive and contagious outlook. I sincerely look forward to our next collaborative effort.
Rey Tolentino III
Senior Manager, Web Design & Production
Golden Hippo
Jay is always a pleasure to work with. He was on the same team and was always very reliable and helpful in all our projects. He is always positive and inspires me to work harder and improve more everyday.
Joe Zizzo
VP Digital Product Management
Freeman Company
I had a chance to work with Jay on a key feature, and found him to be a great asset in getting to a creative and innovative solution. He was always well prepared and collaborative. Having someone with Jay’s expertise carried huge value.
Robby Schoenhoft
Client Partner
Rightpoint
First and foremost, when working with Jay, your day automatically changes when you speak with this genuine and joyful professional. Jay’s expertise in the creative space has enabled me to expand my knowledge in the web development world.
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