Versatile
UX Designer
& Art Director
Exploring New Opportunities
Hello, my name is Jason Dilks. I’m a multi-disciplined designer whose creative process focuses on simplicity, understanding, teamwork, and a touch of creative wizardry. This formula has proven effective in driving success for clients ranging from small startups to global brands.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE / SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Creative
Mastery in problem solving and transforming abstract concepts into innovative solutions—effectively communicating visual look & feel.
- Graphic Design
- Concept Ideation
- Design Thinking
- Branding & Identity
- Art & Creative Direction
- Problem Solving
- Collaborative Workshops
- Atomic Design Principles
Digital
Highly skilled in crafting engaging, human-centered digital experiences that resonate with stakeholders and product users.
- User Experience
- User Interface
- Visual Design
- Personalization
- Data Visualization
- Journey Maps/Flow
- Design Systems
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
Human
Actively listens, empathizes, and articulates design decisions to ensure seamless project execution and shared understanding.
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Visual Storytelling & Presentation
- Time & Task Management
- Supportive & Team Minded
- Relationship Building
- Growth Oriented
- Attention to Detail
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Higher Education
Consumer Products
Pharmaceutical
Smart Technology
Health & Wellness
Financial Services
WORKING ENVIRONMENTS
Full Service Agency
Digital Agency
Business Consulting
Remote/Hybrid
In-House
patient experience / design system
Vibrant future
Brand refresh and digital unification for award-winning Philadelphia area hospital system.
consumer-facing website
Something tasty
Digital revitalization of 150 year-old food company and maker of the foods we grew up on—brands like Cheerios, Wheaties, and Chex Mix.
mobile app / dashboard interface
Seamless service
Limitless connectivity for onsite HVAC technicians and customer portal; providing real-time device testing and diagnostics.
Behind the pixels
About Jason
I live in the great city of Philadelphia, and like most Philly folks, I’m hard-working and scrappy. It’s true, our surly reputation is well deserved, but we’re not just cheesesteaks and middle fingers. Once you get past our gruff exterior, you will find a thriving creative community and an awesome food scene.
Throughout my design career, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with exceptionally creative and intelligent individuals. This experience has taught me the importance of maintaining humility and being easy to work with over personal acclaim.
In my personal life, I’m a husband, father, and dog dad to our always entertaining rescue dogs Zion, Snoochie, Gus, and cat Bodhi. As a family, we enjoy traveling, camping, surfing, and snowboarding, and have visited Zion National Park in Utah, Glacier National Park in Montana, and Cancún, Mexico, among other destinations. Most recently, we ventured to the beautiful state of Washington—visiting Seattle and the northern coastline.
Keeping active is important to me, so most evenings are spent learning new techniques and sharpening my Jiu-Jitsu skills. Additionally, I enjoy reading, seeing live music, standup comedy, and home improvement projects.
Check availability
Reserve a block of time to begin your design project.
Small Project (1-2 days)
10/hrs
Perfect for quick turnarounds — when you promised the client two high-level creative directions by Friday afternoon and it’s already Wednesday.
Medium Project (3-4 days)
most popular
20/hrs
Just enough time to get those remaining five mobile wireframes built and desktop navigation prototypes created by the end of this sprint.
Larger Project (1-2 weeks)
40/hrs
Ideal in situations like — your lead designer is taking that well-deserved vacation to Spain but the pain points in the user experience are still unresolved.