Stephanie Jensen
Stephanie is a Staff Product Designer specializing in design systems at Adobe, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping user experience across platforms. Currently based in Salt Lake City, Utah, she brings over a decade of multidisciplinary design expertise, combining a passion for art and science to drive thoughtful, accessible, and scalable design solutions. Stephanie’s career highlights include leading the Frame.io icon system—crafting over 500 custom icons—and developing robust Figma libraries for web and iOS platforms. Her contributions to Adobe’s Spectrum icon initiative and her role in guiding design system strategy have solidified her reputation as a visual systems expert. Prior to Adobe, Stephanie made notable impacts at InVision, Cricut, and Clearlink, where she focused on enhancing design consistency, accessibility, and cross-functional collaboration. A graduate of LaGrange College with a BA Major in Art and Design and Minor in Biology, Stephanie blends creative vision with technical acuity. Her background also includes leadership roles in student organizations and competitive athletics. Known for her systems thinking, visual precision, and team-centric approach, Stephanie continues to influence the broader design community through her work, speaking engagements, and mentorship.
• LaGrange College - BA
• Product Hive
• Into Design Systems
What do you attribute your success to?
Careers are a combination of hard work and serendipity. I learned the value of education and work ethic from my parents. As I advanced in my higher education and career, I was blessed with a tenacity to constantly desire to achieve and a host of mentors surrounding me providing support and new opportunities.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Don't be afraid to try new things—even if it's a negative experience you'll learn from it. Every step in our career is a learning opportunity and a stepping stone along our path. Learn and grow from every opportunity and allow it to shape you as a person and influence your next step.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't look for the perfect opportunity, just get started. There are a variety of ways to enter the field. It may be an internship, and entry level job, or just a chance to work in a related job where you rub shoulders with people doing what you want to do. Time equals experience. The more time you spend learning, growing, and building relationships...the more doors will open to you.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The tech and product design industries are saturated. Most companies are looking for senior+ level employees. It can be tough to break into the field and it is currently highly competitive. In addition, AI is flooding the market and rapidly changing the way we work. Stay curious, adaptable, and lean into your uniquely human skills while working alongside AI.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Family, integrity, service. My family is my highest priority. My role as wife and mother to four children is the most important work I'll do. Raising and sending good humans out into the world is the highest accomplishment I will achieve. I'm proud of the company I work for, the products we create, the Creatives we serve, and the team I work with. I care deeply about serving and giving back to my local community. I mentor on ADPList, I give time to Adobe STEM initiatives, and I volunteer in my local community.
Locations
Adobe
Lehi, UT 84043