Jason Marder

Who is Jason Marder?

Jason Marder is a multidisciplinary designer with a diverse portfolio spanning brands, websites, systems, and spaces. He is currently focused on his independent practice, J Train Studio, where he works on various projects, particularly in the Web3 space and with "world-positive companies" navigating uncharted opportunity spaces.14

Professional Experience

• Independent Design Director at J Train Studio12
• Digital Designer at Stripe, where he worked on projects like Stripe's first branded payment terminals, a new sub-brand and product suite for Solopreneurs, and the design of Stripe's mobile apps and payment readers1
• Designer at Gusto, where he led the rebranding effort and founded the design systems team. He also designed Gusto's new San Francisco HQ, which was named one of the world's 10 most beautiful offices in 2019.15
• Advisor and investor at Designer Fund and Ligature1
• Sous chef at Sorrel (popup restaurant)1

Education

• Cornell University2

Interests and Skills

• Storytelling and brand-building1
• Craft, strong business acumen, and insatiable curiosity14
• Designing for complexity and novelty1
• Themeable operating systems and animation systems1
• Obsession with gradients1
• Delicious meal preparation and dancing1

Jason Marder's LinkedIn username is jasonmarder.23