Dana Jefferson🇺🇸

Staff Product Designer, AI Imaging at Adobe

About Dana Jefferson

Staff Product Designer, AI Imaging at Adobe

I’m Dana – an NYC-based Staff Product Designer at Adobe, where I design generative AI features for Photoshop (including Generative Fill and Generative Expand) and help shape the product’s direction. I also teach a graduate course at Parsons School of Design.

I began my career as a designer/animator with MTV’s Brand Creative Group, then joined Meta’s Creative Shop as a Design Lead, working across Facebook and Instagram on new product and platform experiences.

Outside of work, I regularly speak at AI and design events and design schools. I’m also a digital illustrator, (@dj.draw) known for athlete and artist portraits.

I'd love to help you with: • Anything design-interview related: your resume, portfolio presentation, negotiation skills, etc. • Designing for AI/ML experiences • Breaking into the tech industry • Changing design roles

Expertise

DesignProductUX DesignGraphic DesignUI/ Visual DesignMotion DesignBranding and Identity DesignTypographySocial media marketingPrototypingCommunicationCollaboration

Sessions with Dana Jefferson

Designing for AI/ML Experiences (30 min): Let's talk shop about generative AI and machine learning! Industry trends, designing for AI features, future-casting, working on vision sprints, etc.
General Mentorship Session (30 min): Whatever's on your mind! Feel free to message me topics or questions ahead of time.
Changing Roles & Breaking into Tech (30 min): Are you thinking about pursuing a different design role or working in the Tech industry? I've changed my focus 3 times (animation, art direction/design, UX design) and would be happy to chat about leveraging your strengths, working on what excites you, and breaking into Tech from other industries.
Portfolio Review (30 min): Let's review your design/creative portfolio! Get tips on storytelling and narrative, project layout and presentation, curating your work, and whatever else you're curious about. Please send a link to your website prior to meeting.
Interview Prep (30 min): Help prepping for your design interview - presentation review, mock questions, negotiation tips, and more!

What mentees say

“Dana always provides good perspectives and thoughtful ideas to reframe approaches!”
Xavier J Rumph, Product Designer at RISD

“Super super helpful, felt stuck on my portfolio for some time but she gave very good insights to help me move forward!”
Arwa, UX Designer at Self-Employed

“Gave great advice for someone new to the field and job hunting. I felt heard and supported through my career pivot.”
Chris Nelson, Product Designer at Mindmeld Design LLC