About Clayton Howard - Strategic UX Designer
Clayton's portrait

Hi, I'm Clayton

Creative, Ambitious, and Determined.

Google UX Certificate Klaviyo Product Certificate Meta Media Buying Professional Certificate

About Me

A TalentSet™ review helped me put words to what energizes me:
imagining possibilities, helping people, and making things work better.

Futuristic

I’m energized by looking beyond what is to imagine what could be. I enjoy turning a picture of a better future into a vision people can work toward together.

A great idea may start with one person, but bringing it to life takes a community.

Optimizer

I see the current state as a starting point, not the finish line. I enjoy spotting opportunities to make experiences, processes, and outcomes better.

When something works well, I’m curious about how it could work even better.

Service-Centric

Helping people is energizing to me. I find satisfaction in listening, understanding what someone needs, and seeing them benefit from the support I provide.

Whether I’m working with a customer, teammate, or partner, I want people to feel heard and supported.

Coach

I enjoy helping people learn and develop new capabilities. I like recognizing progress, sharing ideas, and offering support as others grow.

For me, coaching starts with seeing what’s working and finding ways to build on it.

Communicator

I enjoy connecting with people, listening to their perspectives, and learning what they think and feel.

Communication is as much about asking and understanding as it is about sharing my own ideas.

Accommodator

I enjoy bringing different perspectives together and finding a path forward that helps people work well together.

I adapt, look for common ground, and value the relationships that make good work possible.

I want to feel proud of what I put into the world.

My Hobbies

Outside of work, I’m a musician, a dog parent, a content creator, and an improv comedy performer.

Clayton performing comedy

In improv, we “have each other’s backs.” Every moment is a gift. We build scenes by listening, adapting, and “yes, and…”-ing. That’s exactly how I projects. I don’t bulldoze ahead with assumptions; I collaborate, respond, and co-create.

What Drives Me?

  • Creative Fulfillment
  • Growth & Mastery
  • Autonomy & Purpose
  • Making an Impact

Looking Forward

I'm seeking opportunities with teams that value:

  • Strategic design thinking over just visual polish
  • Data-driven decisions backed by real user insights
  • Collaborative problem-solving across disciplines
  • Business impact as the ultimate measure of success

Currently interested in: Product companies modernizing legacy systems, especially in Colorado where I can combine great work with an amazing lifestyle.

Let's Connect

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Let's find out.

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