Your Workplace is a three-dimensional expression of your brand.
It should look, sound, and feel like you. 

Jess Klay Design is an independent strategy studio helping organizations align space, brand, and culture through thoughtful, human-centered workplace design. With over 15 years of experience leading workplace transformation, the studio partners with executive teams, HR leaders, and design firms to create environments that support business goals and elevate the employee experience.

Drawing from both in-house and consulting expertise, Jess Klay Design brings a strategic yet empathetic lens to every engagement—translating vision into action and complexity into clarity.

Return to Office isn’t just about occupancy - it’s about identity.

Mission

Designing environments where people feel a sense of belonging across brands, spaces, and cultures.

Jess Klay Design integrates brand and workplace strategy to help organizations bring their purpose to life at every touchpoint. Through immersive and human-centered design, the studio crafts experiences that foster connection, spark collaboration, and inspire creativity.

Who We Work With

Jess Klay Design collaborates with those who lead with purpose, challenge convention, and believe in the power of space to shape culture. The studio’s clients span Fortune 500 companies, startups, and mission-driven organizations across tech, retail, real estate, and media.

A proud contributor to the future of work and design, Jess Klay Design also supports emerging talent, serves on advisory councils, and gives back to communities aligned with its values.

The workplace is where people remember who they are together.
It’s not a mandate. It’s a mirror.

Core Principles:

• Strategic Alignment
  Connecting business priorities with people-centered design to create organizational clarity and cohesion.

• Human-Centered Design
  Prioritizing employee needs, behaviors, and wellbeing through research, storytelling, and co-creation.

• Execution-Focused Thinking
  Delivering clear, actionable roadmaps from ideation to implementation—on time and with confidence.

What Sets Us Apart

Brand + Space Hybrid Expertise
Bridging identity, culture, and physical environment for lasting, human-centered impact.

• Executive-Aligned, Team-Ready
  Trusted by C-suite leaders and collaborative across diverse, cross-functional teams.

• Proven Track Record
  Recognized by AIA, IIDA, and Work Design Magazine. Finalist: Women We Admire 2025.

• The GROWE Method™
  A proprietary framework for aligning brand, culture, and space—grounding strategy in purpose and empowering teams to evolve.

• Prototype-Driven Thinking
  Turning bold strategy into tangible artifacts that ignite momentum—from workplace labs to brand playbooks.

  
  

"I highly endorse Jess for her leadership, vision, and ability to drive meaningful change. She's an invaluable asset to any team.”
- Maureen Rystrom Vice President of Marketing | Partner at J. Calnan & Associates, Inc.

Core Capabilities

Brand Strategy & Identity

• Brand Discovery & Positioning

• Identity Design

• Messaging Architecture

• Brand Experience Strategy

• Environmental Branding

• Brand Launch & Governance

Growe your own way.

The GROWE Method™

Jess Klay Design’s proprietary human-centered framework for aligning brand, culture, and space:

• Ground in Purpose – Define mission, vision, and values through deep discovery.

• Reflect the Brand – Align identity and experience through messaging and design.

• Orchestrate Alignment – Connect stakeholders and systems across departments.

• Weave Stories into Space – Bring brand narratives to life in physical and digital environments.

• Embed & Evolve – Empower teams with the tools to sustain and grow over time.

Let’s Build the Future of Work, Together