Strategic designer, product maker, people advocate.

Jack McDermott-Sweeney is a senior product designer making practical UX solutions that deliver exceptional results for businesses and their customers.

About

I have over 5 years of experience working with startups, small businesses, and enterprises focused in the innovation space, tackling ambiguous challenges by delivering thoughtful UX expertise that balances the creative with the practical.

I was the lead designer for a startup creating a new type real estate investing before transitioning to consulting, where I collaborated with stakeholders from healthcare, finance, commerce, and data technology. Now, I'm building mobile app experiences at a growing tech company making public safety solutions.

Role

Senior Product Designer

Flock Safety (October 2024–Present)

I lead the design of the mobile app to help commercial businesses and law enforcement identify risks and respond to crime in their communities.

Expertise

  • Product Design & Systems Design
  • User Interface & Interface Design (UX/UI)
  • Motion & Interaction Design (IxD)
  • Information Architecture & Prototyping
  • UX Research & User Interviews
  • Workshop & Ideation Facilitation

Mentorship

I am a digital mentor on ADPList! Book a session with me for career advice, portfolio/resume reviews, job hunting tips, and expert design feedback. It's free!

Extras

I love everything about learning software. I also tinker with programming and music production on the side.

I’ve studied Spanish for 12+ years. Most of my devices are set to the language so that I can practice reading and writing. One of my life goals is to achieve fluency.

I collect house plants. It’s so fulfilling to take care of them and watch grow. I have over 50 in my one-bedroom apartment.