phoebe
phoebe
phoebe
jeske
jeske
jeske
Hi! I'm Phoebe. I'm a product designer and entrepreneur based near Chicago.
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People matter to me. I build things that matter to them.
I'm studying computer science and communication media with a minor in entrepreneurship at Wheaton College.
I'm deeply passionate about human-focused design. I'm always asking questions like, "how can we make this more true to your values?"
My top strength is Learner, and I have a knack for picking new skills up quickly.
Want to build something together? Let's connect.
Founder
Tandem Index
April 2025-Present
Founded Tandem Index, an AI-powered book indexing tool, conducting qualitative research with 30+ editors, publishers, and authors to validate product/market fit and inform product development. Won first place and $5,000 at a pitch competition, with pilot launch targeted for December 2025.
Founder
Tandem Index
April 2025-Present
Founded Tandem Index, an AI-powered book indexing tool, conducting qualitative research with 30+ editors, publishers, and authors to validate product/market fit and inform product development. Won first place and $5,000 at a pitch competition, with pilot launch targeted for December 2025.
Founder
Tandem Index
April 2025-Present
Founded Tandem Index, an AI-powered book indexing tool, conducting qualitative research with 30+ editors, publishers, and authors to validate product/market fit and inform product development. Won first place and $5,000 at a pitch competition, with pilot launch targeted for December 2025.
UI/UX Design Intern
InterVarsity
Jun-Aug 2024
Designed and developed a comprehensive user research strategy, conducting surveys, interviews, and tree testing with 160+ target users to inform new information architecture and deliver a visually striking, responsive website in Figma. Led client collaboration throughout the design process, translating user insights into actionable design solutions for a site serving 1,300+ monthly visitors.
UI/UX Design Intern
InterVarsity
Jun-Aug 2024
Designed and developed a comprehensive user research strategy, conducting surveys, interviews, and tree testing with 160+ target users to inform new information architecture and deliver a visually striking, responsive website in Figma. Led client collaboration throughout the design process, translating user insights into actionable design solutions for a site serving 1,300+ monthly visitors.
UI/UX Design Intern
InterVarsity
Jun-Aug 2024
Designed and developed a comprehensive user research strategy, conducting surveys, interviews, and tree testing with 160+ target users to inform new information architecture and deliver a visually striking, responsive website in Figma. Led client collaboration throughout the design process, translating user insights into actionable design solutions for a site serving 1,300+ monthly visitors.
Software Engineering Intern
Resultant
Jun-Aug 2025
Led migration of five enterprise applications to Google Cloud, achieving 99% cost reduction while improving performance. Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered solutions, resolving 15+ critical bugs and shipping 2 new features that enhanced complex software workflows.
Software Engineering Intern
Resultant
Jun-Aug 2025
Led migration of five enterprise applications to Google Cloud, achieving 99% cost reduction while improving performance. Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered solutions, resolving 15+ critical bugs and shipping 2 new features that enhanced complex software workflows.
Software Engineering Intern
Resultant
Jun-Aug 2025
Led migration of five enterprise applications to Google Cloud, achieving 99% cost reduction while improving performance. Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered solutions, resolving 15+ critical bugs and shipping 2 new features that enhanced complex software workflows.
Digital Strategist
PhoebeWorks
Oct 2022-Present
Partnered with nonprofit stakeholders to revamp website architecture supporting $2M annual revenue, translating complex technical concepts into clear documentation and achieving 20% traffic growth. Built trust through active listening, designing and developing a complete website for an interior design startup from needs assessment through feature roadmap execution.
Digital Strategist
PhoebeWorks
Oct 2022-Present
Partnered with nonprofit stakeholders to revamp website architecture supporting $2M annual revenue, translating complex technical concepts into clear documentation and achieving 20% traffic growth. Built trust through active listening, designing and developing a complete website for an interior design startup from needs assessment through feature roadmap execution.
Digital Strategist
PhoebeWorks
Oct 2022-Present
Partnered with nonprofit stakeholders to revamp website architecture supporting $2M annual revenue, translating complex technical concepts into clear documentation and achieving 20% traffic growth. Built trust through active listening, designing and developing a complete website for an interior design startup from needs assessment through feature roadmap execution.
10,000
Users Reached
10,000
Users Reached
10,000
Users Reached
10+
Satisfied Clients
10+
Satisfied Clients
10+
Satisfied Clients
20+
Books Read (2025)
20+
Books Read (2025)
20+
Books Read (2025)
figma
react
framer
SQL
python
python
SQL
figma
react
framer
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Wheaton College
2022 — 2026
Focused on UX design, advanced software development, deep learning, and database management systems.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Wheaton College
2022 — 2026
Focused on UX design, advanced software development, deep learning, and database management systems.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Wheaton College
2022 — 2026
Focused on UX design, advanced software development, deep learning, and database management systems.
Computer Science Special Studies
Aquincum Institute of Technology
Spring 2024
Competitive study abroad in computer science, with an emphasis on algorithms and deep learning as well as cultural and language education.
Computer Science Special Studies
Aquincum Institute of Technology
Spring 2024
Competitive study abroad in computer science, with an emphasis on algorithms and deep learning as well as cultural and language education.
Computer Science Special Studies
Aquincum Institute of Technology
Spring 2024
Competitive study abroad in computer science, with an emphasis on algorithms and deep learning as well as cultural and language education.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Media
Wheaton College
2022 — 2026
Gained a solid foundation in the principles underlying the digital age and strategic communication. Special research into online communication in the AI age.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Media
Wheaton College
2022 — 2026
Gained a solid foundation in the principles underlying the digital age and strategic communication. Special research into online communication in the AI age.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Media
Wheaton College
2022 — 2026
Gained a solid foundation in the principles underlying the digital age and strategic communication. Special research into online communication in the AI age.
my work looks like...
30%
Discovering Needs
30%
Discovering Needs
30%
Discovering Needs
20%
Leading Design Strategy
20%
Leading Design Strategy
20%
Leading Design Strategy
20%
Strategic Communication
20%
Strategic Communication
20%
Strategic Communication
15%
Coding
15%
Coding
15%
Coding
10%
Networking
10%
Networking
10%
Networking
5%
Rock Climbing
5%
Rock Climbing
5%
Rock Climbing
Let's design together, talk about GenAI, or chat about your newest project.
Wheaton, IL, USA
phoebe.jeske((at))gmail.com
Schedule a Meeting
Let's design together, talk about GenAI, or chat about your newest project.
Wheaton, IL, USA
phoebe.jeske((at))gmail.com
Schedule a Meeting
Let's design together, talk about GenAI, or chat about your newest project.
Wheaton, IL, USA
phoebe.jeske((at))gmail.com
Schedule a Meeting