I’m currently working at The New York Times, where I've spent the past eight years designing editorial tools for journalists.

My work at The Times has unlocked access to millions of images in our archives, enabled our 2,000+ journalists around the world to coordinate coverage and reshaped how the newsroom and its sub-brands can publish highly engaging stories at the speed of news. On any given day, I’m collaborating with colleagues across the product org and the newsroom — crafting product visions with stakeholders, pairing with engineers on GenAI prototypes or testing new user flows with editors.

Prior to joining The Times, I designed onboarding flows and fraud protection features as a UX designer at Capital One. There, I learned how to ship fast in agile environments and how to run collaborative design sprints. 

I studied journalism at the University of Maryland and set out to become a reporter, but a user-centered design elective changed everything and led to my pursuit of a master’s degree in human-computer interaction. During grad school, I worked in public affairs at NASA Goddard’s Space Flight Center, a job I initially took to afford my degree. But it turned out to be so much more than any old job. In the Office of Communications, I found brilliant mentors who encouraged me to embrace curiosity and go deep on creative ideas. That’s a mindset I carry into my work today as I continue to learn, explore and grow as a designer.

Outside of work, I love learning, especially when it comes to sports and crafting. Over the past year, I’ve been developing my backhand in tennis and learning to paint with gouache. I also enjoy hosting friends for dinner with my partner, watching too much baseball, petting every dog I pass on the street and using my internet sleuthing skills to solve mysteries for friends. 

I’m always down to chat about potential roles, offer mentorship and bounce ideas around. To set up a call or request my portfolio, contact me at jenniferannehottle@gmail.com.