Jazzmyn Howington
About Jazzmyn Howington
Jazzmyn Howington serves as the Director of Product Design at Tatari, where she has worked since 2023. With a background in design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design, she has held various roles in product design and interaction design across multiple companies.
Work at Tatari
Jazzmyn Howington has been serving as the Director of Product Design at Tatari since 2023. In this role, she has implemented a thorough product design process, which includes establishing a formal UX research practice. She has facilitated strategic sessions that significantly influenced Tatari's product roadmap, leading to a 25% conversion of managed service into self-service within the first year. Additionally, she has contributed to team development by establishing rigorous career planning and leveling for each team member and has expanded the design team by hiring two designers.
Previous Experience at Homesnap
Before her current role at Tatari, Jazzmyn Howington worked at Homesnap in various capacities. She served as a Senior Interaction Designer from 2019 to 2020 and later as Team Lead - Product Design from 2020 to 2021. Her tenure at Homesnap included a role as an Interaction Designer from 2018 to 2019. During her time there, she contributed to product design and user experience initiatives.
Career Background in Design
Jazzmyn Howington has a diverse background in product design, having worked at several organizations prior to her role at Tatari. She was a Product Designer at CustomInk from 2016 to 2018 and held multiple positions there, including Graphics Designer and Illustrator. Her early career included a role as a Junior Web and Graphics Designer at Patton Boggs LLP in 2012. This extensive experience has equipped her with a solid foundation in design principles and practices.
Education and Expertise
Jazzmyn Howington earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. This educational background has provided her with a strong artistic foundation that informs her design approach. Her expertise encompasses product design, user experience, and team leadership, particularly in startup environments.
Contributions to Team Development
In her roles, particularly at Tatari, Jazzmyn Howington has focused on team development and growth. She has established career planning and leveling for team members, which has contributed to their professional development. Her approach emphasizes introducing order and process in startup environments, aligning with her passion for process improvement and tackling challenges.