Jason Horn

UI/UX Designer & Front-End Developer


PROFILE

Creative and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer and Front-End Developer with 10+ years of experience designing intuitive, accessible, and engaging digital experiences. Proven track record in creating enterprise-grade SaaS applications, leading design initiatives, and building front-end components in Angular and Vue using TypeScript. Passionate about accessible design, pixel-perfect interfaces, and clean, maintainable code for cross-functional collaboration.


EMPLOYMENT

Catalis, Leading Provider of Enterprise Government SaaS Payment Solutions

2015 - 2025: Front-End Design Manager

  • Led UI/UX design and front-end development for government-facing SaaS platforms serving IRS and state agencies.
  • Developed and maintained reusable TypeScript components in Angular and Vue frameworks.
  • Ensured full WCAG 2.1 and ADA Section 508 compliance across all platforms.
  • Directed junior design contractors during a year-long cloud-based payment platform build.
  • Created prototypes and wireframes using Figma and Adobe XD.
  • Collaborated across Agile teams throughout the full SDLC—design, implementation, code review, testing, and bug fixes.
  • Conducted daily standups and sprint planning in an Agile/Scrum environment.

AT&T/BellSouth, Nashville, TN

1999 - 2013: Senior Graphic Artist

  • Designed print and digital advertising for national and regional businesses.
  • Played a key role in the company’s digital transformation initiative from print to online media.
  • Developed client websites and digital assets for businesses new to online marketing.

EDUCATION

Nashville State Community College

2013 - 2014: Web Design Certificate

  • Studied interactive and responsive website design using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript

Nossi College of Art

1996 - 1998: Associates Degree in Commercial Art

  • Studied all aspects of graphic design including layout, illustration, advertising, branding, packaging, typography, color theory, and photography.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

DESIGN & UX:

  • Wireframing & Prototyping (Figma & Adobe XD)
  • Accessibility & Inclusive Design (ADA, WCAG)
  • Responsive, Mobile-First Design

DEVELOPMENT:

  • HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, JavaScript, TypeScript
  • Angular & Vue.js
  • Component-based Design
  • Git & Azure

TOOLS & WORKFLOW:

  • Figma and Figma Make
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, XD)
  • Azure DevOps & Jira
  • Agile/Scrum Methodologies
  • AI for rapid problem solving