About me.
Before I ventured into the world of tech, I spent years in classical music—teaching, performing, and coaching students of all ages. The precision and discipline I developed in music largely influence how I approach product design, where attention to detail and collaboration are key.
I’ve always had a passion for tech and the way well-designed apps can solve everyday problems. The joy of using something intuitive and functional inspired me to dive into product design, and I’ve been hooked ever since.
Now, I focus on solving problems and creating seamless, user-friendly experiences that make a real impact for companies. My background and experience have given me a unique perspective on teamwork, patience, and fine-tuning, all of which I bring to every project.
About me.
Before I ventured into the world of tech, I spent years in classical music—teaching, performing, and coaching students of all ages. The precision and discipline I developed in music largely influence how I approach product design, where attention to detail and collaboration are key.
I’ve always had a passion for tech and the way well-designed apps can solve everyday problems. The joy of using something intuitive and functional inspired me to dive into product design, and I’ve been hooked ever since.
Now, I focus on solving problems and creating seamless, user-friendly experiences that make a real impact for companies. My background and experience have given me a unique perspective on teamwork, patience, and fine-tuning, all of which I bring to every project.
About me.
Before I ventured into the world of tech, I spent years in classical music—teaching, performing, and coaching students of all ages. The precision and discipline I developed in music largely influence how I approach product design, where attention to detail and collaboration are key.
I’ve always had a passion for tech and the way well-designed apps can solve everyday problems. The joy of using something intuitive and functional inspired me to dive into product design, and I’ve been hooked ever since.
Now, I focus on solving problems and creating seamless, user-friendly experiences that make a real impact for companies. My background and experience have given me a unique perspective on teamwork, patience, and fine-tuning, all of which I bring to every project.
My Design Approach
My Design Approach
I take a flexible but strategic approach to design, adapting to each project's needs, timeline, and team structure.
My core process remains consistent:
I take a flexible but strategic approach to design, adapting to each project's needs, timeline, and team structure.
My core process remains consistent:
Discovery → Define → Design/Ideate → Validate/Test → Iterate
Discovery → Define → Design/Ideate → Validate/Test → Iterate
I begin each project with the Jobs-to-be-Done framework to align user needs with business goals, ensuring features address real challenges. I combine user research and technical data analysis to inform design decisions, iterating based on feedback for optimal outcomes.
I believe in creating solutions that are functional, visually engaging, and technically feasible. My multidisciplinary background allows me to simplify complex software applications and workflows, creating intuitive, user-centered designs that drive results.
I begin each project with the Jobs-to-be-Done framework to align user needs with business goals, ensuring features address real challenges. I combine user research and technical data analysis to inform design decisions, iterating based on feedback for optimal outcomes.
I believe in creating solutions that are functional, visually engaging, and technically feasible. My multidisciplinary background allows me to simplify complex software applications and workflows, creating intuitive, user-centered designs that drive results.
Kind words.
Kind words.
Jamie has been a game changer since joining the team. On a challenging project, Jamie has come on and won the client over. She’s consistently called out as a bright spot by the client, and her guidance has provided just the spark we needed. Her deliverables are always well received, she understands the business and the product, and she provides top notch thought leadership. She communicates effectively when she’s being pulled in multiple directions and ensures there’s no doubt to her commitment to the project which is not an easy feat.”
Jamie has been a game changer since joining the team. On a challenging project, Jamie has come on and won the client over. She’s consistently called out as a bright spot by the client, and her guidance has provided just the spark we needed. Her deliverables are always well received, she understands the business and the product, and she provides top notch thought leadership. She communicates effectively when she’s being pulled in multiple directions and ensures there’s no doubt to her commitment to the project which is not an easy feat.”
- Mike Miner, Partner/Director of Engineering @ West Monroe
- Mike Miner, Partner/Director of Engineering @ West Monroe
Jamie was an invaluable member of our team, bringing exceptional creativity, leadership, and dedication to a project that was often ambiguous and complex. She took the lead in shaping the design and driving the overall direction, ensuring clarity and focus at every stage. Her innovative approach to solutioning, coupled with her ability to create compelling prototypes and designs, elevated the project to new heights. What truly stood out was Jamie’s ability to instill confidence in the client. Her clear communication, professionalism, and well-thought-out design strategies reassured stakeholders and kept the project on track.”
Jamie was an invaluable member of our team, bringing exceptional creativity, leadership, and dedication to a project that was often ambiguous and complex. She took the lead in shaping the design and driving the overall direction, ensuring clarity and focus at every stage. Her innovative approach to solutioning, coupled with her ability to create compelling prototypes and designs, elevated the project to new heights. What truly stood out was Jamie’s ability to instill confidence in the client. Her clear communication, professionalism, and well-thought-out design strategies reassured stakeholders and kept the project on track.”
- Emily Running, Principal UX Designer at Fidelity Investments
- Emily Running, Principal UX Designer at Fidelity Investments
Jamie was truly collaborative throughout the project, always open to hearing my thoughts, seeking out my tech perspective to determine UI/UX constraints, and assisting me with polishing the tech deliverables whenever I needed help. On top of that, Jamie is just a fun person to work with that I would be honored to work alongside in the future.”
Jamie was truly collaborative throughout the project, always open to hearing my thoughts, seeking out my tech perspective to determine UI/UX constraints, and assisting me with polishing the tech deliverables whenever I needed help. On top of that, Jamie is just a fun person to work with that I would be honored to work alongside in the future.”
- Chris Maier, Senior Principal Software Engineer
- Chris Maier, Senior Principal Software Engineer
Jamie was proactive in gathering requirements, transparent about design timelines, and readily available to present to the client. She went above and beyond, showcasing the value of design thinking. When the client requested edits, she made them promptly and communicated effectively, earning their appreciation. Her outstanding work also strengthened our team's trust with the client!"
Jamie was proactive in gathering requirements, transparent about design timelines, and readily available to present to the client. She went above and beyond, showcasing the value of design thinking. When the client requested edits, she made them promptly and communicated effectively, earning their appreciation. Her outstanding work also strengthened our team's trust with the client!"
- Max Pohl, Senior Principal Product Manager
- Max Pohl, Senior Principal Product Manager
Jamie has a great understanding of what the user wants to see, and makes sure that we produce a product that embodies that. Jamie has been excellent to work with on the development of our product. She's engaging in all meetings, and it shows in her work. I've really enjoyed the collaboration with Jamie!”
Jamie has a great understanding of what the user wants to see, and makes sure that we produce a product that embodies that. Jamie has been excellent to work with on the development of our product. She's engaging in all meetings, and it shows in her work. I've really enjoyed the collaboration with Jamie!”
- Client Product Owner, Golf Management App
- Client Product Owner, Golf Management App
Jamie is instrumental in fostering a positive and inclusive environment. She encourages open dialogue and collaborative problem-solving around complex issues, creating space for diverse ideas and perspectives. Jamie consistently dedicates time to building a genuine rapport with colleagues, going beyond surface-level interactions to strengthen team dynamics. She takes full ownership of complex tasks and delivers high-quality designs without much direction. Jamie demonstrates expert-level proficiency in her craft to produce polished work.
In client-facing settings, Jamie excels at presenting her work with clarity and professionalism. She communicates the rationale behind her decisions effectively, fostering trust and understanding with stakeholders.”
Jamie is instrumental in fostering a positive and inclusive environment. She encourages open dialogue and collaborative problem-solving around complex issues, creating space for diverse ideas and perspectives. Jamie consistently dedicates time to building a genuine rapport with colleagues, going beyond surface-level interactions to strengthen team dynamics. She takes full ownership of complex tasks and delivers high-quality designs without much direction. Jamie demonstrates expert-level proficiency in her craft to produce polished work.
In client-facing settings, Jamie excels at presenting her work with clarity and professionalism. She communicates the rationale behind her decisions effectively, fostering trust and understanding with stakeholders.”
- Tate Leyba, Director of Product Design @ Wpromote
- Tate Leyba, Director of Product Design @ Wpromote
Jamie was a great designer to have on this project. She would turn around new design components and layouts really quickly especially as we cranked with 2 weeks between her honeymoon and our workshop to walk them through the prototype and flows. Jamie brought great ideas and understanding to the design needs for the app. I was really impressed working with Jamie and would love to work with her again soon.”
Jamie was a great designer to have on this project. She would turn around new design components and layouts really quickly especially as we cranked with 2 weeks between her honeymoon and our workshop to walk them through the prototype and flows. Jamie brought great ideas and understanding to the design needs for the app. I was really impressed working with Jamie and would love to work with her again soon.”
- Alex Foucre-Stimes, Director of Technology & Experience @ West Monroe
- Alex Foucre-Stimes, Director of Technology & Experience @ West Monroe
I had the pleasure of working with Jamie Kang during our client project. From leading interviews with users to shaping the direction of our designs in Figma, Jamie brought a clear vision and a collaborative spirit to every step of the process. She has a great way of turning insights into actionable design decisions, making sure we were always solving the right problems. Plus, she’s just an awesome person to work with—thoughtful, detail-oriented, and always open to new ideas. Anyone would be lucky to have her on their team!
I had the pleasure of working with Jamie Kang during our client project. From leading interviews with users to shaping the direction of our designs in Figma, Jamie brought a clear vision and a collaborative spirit to every step of the process. She has a great way of turning insights into actionable design decisions, making sure we were always solving the right problems. Plus, she’s just an awesome person to work with —thoughtful, detail-oriented, and always open to new ideas. Anyone would be lucky to have her on their team!
- Brendan Tran, Product Designer @ West Monroe
- Brendan Tran, Product Designer @ West Monroe
When I’m not designing, I love...
When I’m not designing, I love...
👫🏻 Spending time with my husband
👶🏼 Playing with my nephew
🌿 Taking walks and being outdoors - and capturing shots of nature’s beauty
👩🏻🍳 Cooking new recipes and making my specialty matcha drinks 🍵
📚 Reading - One year going strong with my book club friends!
🎨 Crafting - Also a part of a craft club that I started with my mom, sister and college friends
🪩 Planning and designing special events - I love crafting custom signage for events for my loved ones, including items for my own wedding!
Check out some of my fun work here:
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Let’s connect!
Let’s connect!
Let’s connect!
jjamiekang@gmail.com
jjamiekang@gmail.com
