Jonas Raider
About Jonas Raider
Jonas Raider is an Associate UX Researcher at URBN, where he has worked since 2021, and serves as an Accessibility Design Advisor at The Universal Design Project since 2020. He has a background in occupational therapy and has developed programs to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and refugees.
Work at URBN
Jonas Raider has been employed as an Associate UX Researcher at URBN since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the user experience design across the brands under URBN, which include Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. His work focuses on understanding user needs and behaviors to enhance product usability and overall customer satisfaction.
Current Role at The Universal Design Project
Since 2020, Jonas Raider has served as an Accessibility Design Advisor at The Universal Design Project. In this position, he provides expertise in creating accessible design solutions that cater to diverse user needs. His role emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in design, ensuring that products and services are usable by individuals with varying abilities.
Education and Expertise
Jonas Raider earned a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Maryville University of Saint Louis, where he studied from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with a Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies major and a Spanish minor at West Chester University of Pennsylvania from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in UX research and accessibility design.
Professional Experience
Before his current roles, Jonas Raider worked as an Occupational Therapy Trainee at EBS Healthcare for three months in 2019. He also held a position as an Occupational Therapist with the International Rescue Committee, where he developed financial literacy and driving workshops for refugees to assist in their community integration. Additionally, he worked as an English Language Teacher in Badajoz, Spain, where he created an incentivization program to improve eating habits for children with sensory sensitivities.
Community Initiatives
Jonas Raider has been involved in various community initiatives aimed at supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He built a job skills training program to enhance job readiness and performance for young adults with this condition. His focus on community support reflects his commitment to improving the lives of individuals facing challenges in their personal and professional development.