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  • "Jayson's approach to problem solving is informed, calculated and precise. His broad design and leadership experience gives him the ability to successfully grow and steer global design powerhouses. As a recipient of his wisdom and leadership, I have become a better Industrial Designer and Design Leader. Finger on the pulse, whip smart, and really fun to work with."

    Derek Sullivan

    Director of Industrial Design, YETI

  • "Jayson played an instrumental role in shaping our team's success, and through years of his mentorship, my growth as a designer and design leader were greatly accelerated. Jayson's vast experience enriched our team’s approach across the organization, his expertise in implementing human-centered design strategies with an emphasis on brand identity significantly increased our team’s design maturity."

    Jessica Birchfield

    Global Director of Industrial Design, Moen

  • "As a cross-functional partner at YETI, Jayson would always make himself available and was a highly valued thought partner. His design prowess and systems-thinking approach was enlightening and will have a lasting impact on folks beyond the Design department. Jayson was always considerate of other perspectives when making tough decisions which will serve him and those around him well far into the future."

    Chris Welch

    Director of Product Management, YETI

  • "Jayson is a perfect example of creativity and systems thinking, a rare combination that enables him to excel in his endeavors. His ability to blend the intricate worlds of art and science not only sets him apart but makes him an unstoppable force in any project he undertakes. His work ethic, deep expertise, and, most importantly, his character shine bright in his professional presence."

    Brittany Neish

    CEO and Founder, What You Do Matters

  • "It was a pleasure working for Jayson during his time at YETI. He was a mentor, a role model and a friend from the day he began. He led a cross functional team, empowered them to produce their best work, increased their output and cleared road blocks whenever they existed. His approach is thoughtful and well visualized. His ideas are creative and thought provoking. He leads with his heart and communicates with an impact. He is calm under pressure and his positivity creates the type of culture we all want to be part of."

    Dustin Bullock

    Senior Design Manager, YETI

  • "Jayson exemplifies calm and collected leadership as we work to develop world class products in a constantly changing business environment. He is exceptional at cutting through the noise to deliver big picture ways of problem solving, empowering teams to design solution systems to build on over time. Able to hold space for the priorities of many functions, he visualizes and shares innovative approaches for creating solutions to customer problems. When Jayson is given the reins he accomplishes great things."

    Clare Duffy

    Senior Industrial Designer, YETI

  • “Jayson is an accomplished design leader. He has a profound aptitude for good design and a passion for creativity. Jayson has always projected a sense of eagerness and enthusiastic mindset in whatever he does, and it inspires the rest of the team. He demonstrates a relentless energy and care for the design teams that he leads, which I deeply respect.”

    Vincent Lam

    Founder of Vurvia Healthcare

  • "I've had the pleasure of keeping in touch with Jayson since his time at Kaleidoscope and in that time he's only continued to hone his talents and grow as a true professional and design leader."

    Demetrius Romanos

    SVP Design, ErgoBaby

  • "I enjoyed working with Jayson. He is a very creative design leader. He brings up ideas and understands what the process needs to be and can think ahead. Great personality as well."

    Qin Li

    VP of Design, Fuseproject

  • “Jayson and I worked together on a string of some of the fastest-paced, tight-turnaround deadlines I have been involved in as a designer. With the pressure ratcheted up, Jayson was always able to keep focus, have a plan, and lead the creative team through it. In addition to handling the client and the creatives."

    Gabe Lamb

    Associate Design Director, Apple

  • "Jayson has the right DNA for a very successful designer – bright, creative, current and customer focused. His product designs are complimented with fresh, creative and unexpected aesthetic form. While decisive in his thinking, Jayson is extremely inclusive when it comes to seeking sound customer input. Working with Jayson is a real pleasure."

    Keith McRobert

    Founder and Principal, NEXposture

  • "Jayson's energy and enthusiasm for design made him a great fit for our team, and throughout the years it's been a pleasure to see him mature into an experienced design leader who continues to nurture his craft and maintain that imaginative spark and curiosity that drives all great designers."

    Steve Censula

    Partner and CTO, Form

  • “I worked with Jayson on a wide range of projects from packaging, web to product design. Not only does he have a great personality, but he is an outstanding designer as well as great leader. Extremely well organized and talented, highly recommended."

    David Tyndall

    Head of Design, Brilliant

  • "Solid integrity, character, and skills. A great designer with his fingers on the pulse of what is prescient in his field and the greater world as a whole. A superb team player and workhorse, Jayson is only rigid in his determination to get a job done right and on time."

    Chris Harvan

    CEO, Aril Memorial

  • "I had a very good experience working with Jayson. The variety of creative ideas, thoughtful details, and quality solutions were excellent. He did a good job understanding our requests and delivering well thought out design solutions with good support from his technical teams."

    Tim Seckel

    VP of Hardware Engineering, Aristocrat

  • “I had the pleasure of working with Jayson on several projects. His skillsets are strong and he is an inspiring leader. Always well-organized and constructive with his feedback. Jayson always pushed me as a young designer. As a leader, he has my recommendation."

    Jeff Juarez

    Senior Industrial Designer, SRAM