Jason Kellum

Design Director

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Summary

I lead product experience and direction for educational technology, working closely with product and engineering teams to build scalable, user-centered solutions. I focus on reducing friction, aligning teams early, and improving how solutions are designed and delivered. At the core of my work is building digital tools that empower students and educators to succeed in their learning journeys.

Experience

Design Director UX @ Imagine Learning

Feb 2026 – Present

Leads product experience and direction for educational curriculum products, ensuring scalable, high-quality solutions that advance product strategy and business outcomes.

Design Manager UX @ Imagine Learning

June 2021 – Jan 2026

Ensures the production of high-quality experiences for primary and secondary educational curriculum products, driving consistent execution and exceptional user experiences.

Senior UX Design/Developer @ StudySync

Sep 2016 – May 2021

Contributed to designing, developing, and maintaining the software and systems behind StudySync, the award-winning K-12 education software product, and other company products as part of the engineering team.

UX / UI Designer @ Ignite by Adecco

May 2014 – July 2016

Efficiently addressed complex human resource challenges within an innovation lab, delivering elegant solutions that facilitated job placement and streamlined workforce processes.

Product Designer @ KYN

Jan 2014 – May 2014

Collaborated as an apprentice in designing and prototyping user experiences for startups inside the accelerator program while offering consultation on branding and marketing strategy.

Digital Editor @ UNF Spinnaker

Sept 2012 – Dec 2013

Responsible for all aspects of Spinnaker Digital publications and management: web services, editorial content, art and design, advertising, budget, and personnel.

Additional experiences available on LinkedIn.

Education

University of North Florida

Jan 2009 – Dec 2013

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design and Digital Media

Skills

  • Design Leadership
  • Product Strategy
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Design & Front-end Strategy
  • AI Workflow Optimization
  • Design Systems
  • User Research
  • Accessibility
  • Mentorship