— Joshua Hillmer is a Los Angeles based Product Designer specializing in human-centered design, UX/UI best practices, user testing and research.

About

Clean and simple, direct and engaging. Design & illustration for website, brands, publications, and businesses.

 
 
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Product Strategy and High-Impact UX

I am a highly accomplished Product Designer dedicated to translating complex business challenges into elegant, high-impact digital products. My career is defined by a rigorous approach to modern UX strategy, informed by advanced education and professional certification.

My foundational skills in systems thinking and complex problem deconstruction were developed through a B.A. in Philosophy and Law. This strategic mindset led me to specialize, culminating in a Master of Arts in UX Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and a graduate-level certification from UCLA.

I maintain a high level of expertise in accessibility, holding the CPACC certification from the IAAP. This commitment ensures that every design I deliver meets the highest standards of compliance, minimizing risk and maximizing product reach. I specialize in building and maintaining scalable design systems, treating them as critical business assets that drive consistency, accelerate engineering efforts, and foster cross-functional efficiency.

I bring practical domain agility from extensive experience across fintech, healthcare, entertainment, e-commerce, internal tools and project management. This broad exposure allows me to navigate diverse user needs and regulatory constraints with confidence.

Leveraging Intelligence for Accelerated Design

To maximize strategic output, I strategically integrate Generative AI and Machine Learning tools into my workflow. I use these technologies for rapid information architecture (IA) structuring, advanced qualitative data analysis (processing large volumes of user feedback and interviews), and generating initial design patterns for accelerated testing. By automating repetitive tasks, I ensure my focus remains on high-leverage activities like prototyping, user testing, and strategic roadmap development.

Ultimately, I thrive on active listening and deep empathetic inquiry—the critical steps required to truly understand a pain point and deliver a solution that is not just usable, but strategically impactful.

Let's Connect

I am always interested in opportunities to contribute to forward-thinking teams, applying my expertise in end-to-end product development, design systems, and accessible UX. I am ready to delve into your next challenge.

If you're looking for a designer who blends strategic thinking, certified accessibility expertise, and proficiency in modern AI-enhanced workflows, feel free to reach out.

 
 
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