Jeff Mielke

Jeff Mielke serves as 8th’s Light’s Design Director, bringing a wealth of experience from his work with both prominent and emerging brands over the years. His expertise lies in tackling intricate challenges and infusing a user-centric approach to his design practices. His portfolio spans across a range of applications, from consumer-oriented to enterprise-level solutions.

Jeff started in Software Engineering before pivoting to the emerging domain of UX. He crafted Citibank's first mobile banking application and pioneered Time Warner's first magazine app for iPad. Leading a team, Jeff introduced a range of mobile solutions for Food Network, HGTV, and Travel Channel. Recently, he has been instrumental at Google, enhancing Workspace, YouTube Music, and Google Ads.

At his core, Jeff is a storyteller and tech enthusiast, passionate about crafting captivating experiences. Lately, he's been spending his free time illustrating children's books, penning stories, and producing VR games.