Meet Jason

Product Design Leader

Jason designs digital solutions that emotionally connect with users and drive organizational success.

He oversees the presentation, interactions, and customer experience, and is responsible for improving customer acquisition, engagement, and retention through diligent research, user experience design, and iteration.

Recent UX, UI & Research Clients

Trusted by leading companies to guide amazing teams and create innovative solutions.

Previous Agency Clients

 

Walmart
Motorola
DIRECTV

Lexmark
Schneider Electric
Qdoba

Pepsi
General Motors
Chase Bank

Disney
Level 3
Loews Hotels

Samsung
Nationwide
Royal Caribbean

 
 

Fostering Teams

15+ years of experience managing direct reports and building teams

Innovation and Creativity

Design Excellence

Process Improvements

Supportive & Open Environments

Career Growth & Professional Development

Team Collaboration & Communications

 

Built and Sold a Creative Agency

Motive was built on bold creativity and innovative solutions, focusing on creating impactful experiences across consumer touchpoints. Read Full Case Study

Assembled a High-Performing Team

Over the past 20+ years, I've honed a creative process that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Read Full Case Study

Won Merkle One Team Award

My team received this award for our exemplary collaboration, exceptional performance, positive team dynamics, and embodying Merkle’s values. Read Full Case Study

UX Design Skills

UX/UI
Usability Testing
Creative Direction
User Research
Accessibility Compliance
GenAI UX Design
Site Maps
User-Centered Design
Stakeholder Management

Design System Development
Information Architecture
Comparative Analysis
Mobile Design
Fostering Teams
A/B Testing
Human-Centered Design
Heuristic Evaluations
Interaction Design

 

Product Design
Wireframing
Responsive Design
Figma Prototyping
Team Mentoring
UX Audits
App Design
Process Improvements
Digital Strategy

Recommendations

  • "Jason is a talented and caring manager that emboldens his team and advocates the best solution. He goes above and beyond with his willingness to help his team and provide them with the best possible environment in which to work."

    Ryan Keeney
    Product Designer

  • "Jason is wonderful to work with and provides unending value. He’s a natural leader who energetically approaches the unknown with confidence and a sense of adventure. "

    Brad Barnhart
    UX Manager

  • "I appreciate his positive attitude, even in challenging situations. He has a balanced eye for visual details while at the same time, considers larger strategic objectives."

    John Bierschwale
    UX Designer/Researcher

  • "Jason has a great ability to lead a creative team, while providing an environment that fosters the creative process, collaboration, and fun."

    Kelly Sandoval
    UX Director

  • "Jason consistently delivers innovative solutions and fosters a collaborative environment, all while being a kind and motivating team member."

    Amy Raymer
    Senior Product Designer

  • "Jason eagerly steps into the undefined gaps in roles and responsibilities and wears whatever hats are needed to get to the finish line."

    David Mihm
    VP, Product

  • "Jason is an extraordinary leader and design professional. Jason will always go out of his way to deliver excellence in his work, and to the people around him."

    Nick Bradley
    Head of Software

  • "Jason is a calm and confident leader with a real gift for people management. He is diligent, patient, and smart, with a high level of respect and integrity."

    Molly Doell
    Director

  • "He has the vision to grow a solid team, and the mentorship skills to guide them as they design awesome products, as well as encourage their professional growth."

    Jamie Van Zandt
    Product Design Director