UX Work

Crafting Experiences That People Trust and Organizations Depend On.

Whether you're building a product from scratch or reimagining legacy software, I bring 20+ years of UX strategy, user research, and executional polish to deliver lasting impact.

what i do

Human-centered design, built on research, refined through iteration, and ready to scale.

[ 01 ]

Identity & Strategy

From foundational strategy to high-fidelity execution, I craft visual identities and systems that resonate; bringing clarity, cohesion, and distinction to every product and platform.

Brand Strategy

Brand Identity

Design Language

Style Foundation

Art Direction

Brand Guidelines

[ 02 ]

UX Design

This is where I thrive - mapping journeys, eliminating friction, and designing for clarity. Whether it’s a new product or a system overhaul, I make complex tasks feel simple and intuitive.

UX Strategy

User Research

Journey Mapping

Info Architecture

Interaction

Accessibility

Usability Testing

[ 03 ]

User Interface

I design elegant, modular interfaces that scale. From early wireframes to full-spec component systems, my focus is on consistency, clarity, and reducing friction at every click.

Design Systems

Wireframing

Prototyping

Component Libraries

Design Tokens

Design Ops

[ 06 ]

AI, XR & Tech

I explore and design for what’s next. Whether that’s AI-driven workflows, XR interactions, or voice and spatial interfaces. I love simplifying the complex, making new technology feel familiar and human.

Converstational UX

LLM Prompt Design

AI-First Product Design

Spatial / XR Interfaces

Future Prototyping

Ethical AI Design

Reccomendations

Inspiring words from colleagues

Letter of
Recommendation
Marcin Karpik

Engineering Manger

  • Jason excels in working within multidisciplinary teams. He possesses outstanding communication skills, able to clearly articulate ideas, design decisions, and user insights to stakeholders ranging from developers to executives.
    Jason excels in working within multidisciplinary teams. He possesses outstanding communication skills, able to clearly articulate ideas, design decisions, and user insights to stakeholders ranging from developers to executives.
    Marcin Karpik
    Engineering Manager
    Blizzard Entertainment
  • Jason's invaluable insights and meticulous oversight greatly contributed to the project's success. Jason is a skilled professional who brings a proactive approach and exceptional analytical skills to any project.
    Jason's invaluable insights and meticulous oversight greatly contributed to the project's success. Jason is a skilled professional who brings a proactive approach and exceptional analytical skills to any project.
    JinYi Yang
    Senior UX Designer
    Fidelity Investments
  • His proactive approach to managing the project not only saved us time but also alleviated much of the stress that can accompany complex web development endeavors.
    His proactive approach to managing the project not only saved us time but also alleviated much of the stress that can accompany complex web development endeavors.
    Aleisha Coleman
    VP - Marketing
    VNA of Florida
  • I recommend Jason with any project that requires the very best in execution. His leadership and organizational skills were invaluable to our company because he has that winning combination of solid tech skills and business sense.
    I recommend Jason with any project that requires the very best in execution. His leadership and organizational skills were invaluable to our company because he has that winning combination of solid tech skills and business sense.
    Shashima Mitchell
    Founder
    StackSystems.co
UX Work

Crafting Experiences That People Trust and Organizations Depend On.

Whether you're building a product from scratch or reimagining legacy software, I bring 20+ years of UX strategy, user research, and executional polish to deliver lasting impact.

what i do

Human-centered design, built on research, refined through iteration, and ready to scale.

[ 01 ]

Identity & Strategy

From foundational strategy to high-fidelity execution, I craft visual identities and systems that resonate; bringing clarity, cohesion, and distinction to every product and platform.

Brand Strategy

Brand Identity

Design Language

Style Foundation

Art Direction

Brand Guidelines

[ 02 ]

UX Design

This is where I thrive - mapping journeys, eliminating friction, and designing for clarity. Whether it’s a new product or a system overhaul, I make complex tasks feel simple and intuitive.

UX Strategy

User Research

Journey Mapping

Info Architecture

Interaction

Accessibility

Usability Testing

[ 03 ]

User Interface

I design elegant, modular interfaces that scale. From early wireframes to full-spec component systems, my focus is on consistency, clarity, and reducing friction at every click.

Design Systems

Wireframing

Prototyping

Component Libraries

Design Tokens

Design Ops

[ 06 ]

AI, XR & Tech

I explore and design for what’s next. Whether that’s AI-driven workflows, XR interactions, or voice and spatial interfaces. I love simplifying the complex, making new technology feel familiar and human.

Converstational UX

LLM Prompt Design

AI-First Product Design

Spatial / XR Interfaces

Future Prototyping

Ethical AI Design

Reccomendations

Inspiring words from colleagues

Letter of
Recommendation
Marcin Karpik

Engineering Manger

  • Jason excels in working within multidisciplinary teams. He possesses outstanding communication skills, able to clearly articulate ideas, design decisions, and user insights to stakeholders ranging from developers to executives.
    Marcin Karpik
    Engineering Manager
    Blizzard Entertainment
  • Jason's invaluable insights and meticulous oversight greatly contributed to the project's success. Jason is a skilled professional who brings a proactive approach and exceptional analytical skills to any project.
    JinYi Yang
    Senior UX Designer
    Fidelity Investments
  • His proactive approach to managing the project not only saved us time but also alleviated much of the stress that can accompany complex web development endeavors.
    Aleisha Coleman
    VP - Marketing
    VNA of Florida
  • I recommend Jason with any project that requires the very best in execution. His leadership and organizational skills were invaluable to our company because he has that winning combination of solid tech skills and business sense.
    Shashima Mitchell
    Founder
    StackSystems.co
UX Work

Crafting Experiences That People Trust and Organizations Depend On.

Whether you're building a product from scratch or reimagining legacy software, I bring 20+ years of UX strategy, user research, and executional polish to deliver lasting impact.

what i do

Human-centered design, built on research, refined through iteration, and ready to scale.

[ 01 ]

Identity & Strategy

From foundational strategy to high-fidelity execution, I craft visual identities and systems that resonate; bringing clarity, cohesion, and distinction to every product and platform.

Brand Strategy

Brand Identity

Design Language

Style Foundation

Art Direction

Brand Guidelines

[ 02 ]

UX Design

This is where I thrive - mapping journeys, eliminating friction, and designing for clarity. Whether it’s a new product or a system overhaul, I make complex tasks feel simple and intuitive.

UX Strategy

User Research

Journey Mapping

Info Architecture

Interaction

Accessibility

Usability Testing

[ 03 ]

User Interface

I design elegant, modular interfaces that scale. From early wireframes to full-spec component systems, my focus is on consistency, clarity, and reducing friction at every click.

Design Systems

Wireframing

Prototyping

Component Libraries

Design Tokens

Design Ops

[ 06 ]

AI, XR & Tech

I explore and design for what’s next. Whether that’s AI-driven workflows, XR interactions, or voice and spatial interfaces. I love simplifying the complex, making new technology feel familiar and human.

Converstational UX

LLM Prompt Design

AI-First Product Design

Spatial / XR Interfaces

Future Prototyping

Ethical AI Design

Reccomendations

Inspiring words from colleagues

Letter of
Recommendation
Marcin Karpik

Engineering Manger

  • Jason excels in working within multidisciplinary teams. He possesses outstanding communication skills, able to clearly articulate ideas, design decisions, and user insights to stakeholders ranging from developers to executives.
    Marcin Karpik
    Engineering Manager
    Blizzard Entertainment
  • Jason's invaluable insights and meticulous oversight greatly contributed to the project's success. Jason is a skilled professional who brings a proactive approach and exceptional analytical skills to any project.
    JinYi Yang
    Senior UX Designer
    Fidelity Investments
  • His proactive approach to managing the project not only saved us time but also alleviated much of the stress that can accompany complex web development endeavors.
    Aleisha Coleman
    VP - Marketing
    VNA of Florida
  • I recommend Jason with any project that requires the very best in execution. His leadership and organizational skills were invaluable to our company because he has that winning combination of solid tech skills and business sense.
    Shashima Mitchell
    Founder
    StackSystems.co

Great products start with
Listening.

I work closely with product, engineering, and stakeholders to translate complexity into clarity and ideas into experiences that matter.

Brands I've Partnered With
  • Microsoft
  • PayPal
  • MercuryGate International
Team working in an office watching at a presentation

Great products start with
Listening.

I work closely with product, engineering, and stakeholders to translate complexity into clarity and ideas into experiences that matter.

Brands I've Partnered With
  • Microsoft
  • PayPal
  • MercuryGate International
Team working in an office watching at a presentation

Great products start with
Listening.

I work closely with product, engineering, and stakeholders to translate complexity into clarity and ideas into experiences that matter.

Brands I've Partnered With
  • Microsoft
  • PayPal
  • MercuryGate International
Team working in an office watching at a presentation
I'm currently based near Chicago, IL and work remotely.

Timezone (GMT-6)

Let's Talk

I help teams bring clarity to complexity through thoughtful UX design.

If you’re building something meaningful, let's talk!

© 2025 Jason Hightman

I'm currently based near Chicago, IL and work remotely.

Timezone (GMT-6)

Let's Talk

I help teams bring clarity to complexity through thoughtful UX design.

If you’re building something meaningful, let's talk!

© 2025 Jason Hightman

I'm currently based near Chicago, IL and work remotely.

Timezone (GMT-6)

Let's Talk

I help teams bring clarity to complexity through thoughtful UX design.

If you’re building something meaningful, let's talk!

© 2025 Jason Hightman