Jazz Howington
Design Leader & Strategist
I bring a systems-minded, human-centered approach to scrappy startups, combining strategic vision and deep empathy to deliver high-impact products that move metrics and unlock growth.
Nice to meet you
My name is Jazz Howington (she/her), and I’m a Savannah GA based Product Design Leader and Strategist with 12+ years of design experience. I’ve learned over the years that I really love helping others succeed, whether it's users of a product, or helping my team learn and grow. My passion for process improvement is what led me to UX, and the thrill of tackling difficult challenges is why I stayed. I tend to thrive in the chaotic atmosphere of a startup, introducing order and process as it makes sense for the business.
And while I am currently a design executive, I’m not afraid to roll up my sleeves and dive into project work as needed. I use design to help an organization make better decisions around ‘why’ we are building something. My true value as a design leader is my ability to collaborate with my peers, facilitate difficult conversations, and drive a solution that balances business goals and user needs. I firmly believe that Design isn't an equation where there’s a right answer or a wrong answer. It's about exploration of the possibilities, finding the solution that works in the moment, and it’s a journey I love every day.
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“Jazz makes herself available to help with any challenges that arise. She is a thoughtful contributor and leader. She communicates frequently and consistently via Slack and is always willing to jump on a call to walk through items that require more in-depth conversations.”
“Jazz’s form of communication is extremely thoughtful, careful, and genuine.”
“I think Jazz has really stepped up in a lot of different spaces, that weren't always necessarily required for her. For instance on self-managed, in some ways I think she has helped drive some big conversations particularly in shining light on/ documenting all the assumptions"
“I am extremely comfortable going to Jazz for help. She creates and fosters an extremely safe environment that enables participants to have open ended discussions that lead to productive outcomes.”
“Jazz's strengths is her ability to align various teams towards a unified goal by encouraging participants to take a step back, document goals, and then remember the underlying goals as we work through projects”