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Heather PIlkington
Welcome! I’m a product designer passionate about creating digital experiences that blend thoughtful design with functionality.
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8+
Years
of experience
Graphic Design Award
CFA Research Symposium
Scholar of Distinction: Design
Loyola Marymount University
About

I work for you

UI/UX Designer

Welcome! I'm Heather Pilkington, a product designer who creates digital experiences where style meets functionality. I've worked with startups and established brands to transform complex ideas into intuitive, user-centered solutions. My approach combines strategic thinking with meticulous craft—from initial wireframes and interactive prototypes to polished interfaces and scalable design systems. I'm passionate about solving real problems through thoughtful design that users love and businesses trust.

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Work

My Selected Work

Enterprise
Healthcare
Education
Entertainment
Real Estate
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Athstat
Athstat
Sports Fantasy App
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BITE
BITE
SaaS Trade Compliance
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A/E/C Solutions
A/E/C Solutions
Consultant Website
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REX
REX
Real Estate SaaS App
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Expertise

What I Can Do

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Product Design
I take products from concept to launch with strategic design thinking, user journey mapping, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver business value.
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UX/UI Design
I design intuitive mobile and web app experiences through user research, wireframing, prototyping, and testing that solve real problems and drive engagement.
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Design Systems
I build scalable design foundations with component libraries, style guides, and design tokens that ensure consistency across products and teams.
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Visual Identity
I develop cohesive visual identities including logos, color systems, typography, and brand guidelines that align with your product strategy and user experience.
Experience

My Design Journey

Praxent
Product Designer
2025- Present
BITE
Lead UI/UX Designer
2021 – 2025
REX
UI/UX Designer
2020 – 2021
Olive Hill Group
Design & Marketing Coordinator
2019 – 2020
Abena
Graphic Designer
2017 -  2019
Skills

My Expertise

Figma

95%

Adobe Suite

92%

Webflow

85%

UXCam

80%

Education

Degrees and Certifications

Loyola Marymount University
BFA - Graphic Design
Cornell University
UX Certificate
Testimonials

What People Say

Thariq Kara
Founder & CEO, Nu Borders
“Heather is one of the best - if not the best - UX/UI designers I have worked with in my career. Her ability to take complex product functionality and create effective yet functional UX and brilliant UI design, has helped us set ourselves apart from our competition.”
Anne Riitho
Director of Data Science, BITE
"Working with Heather was an absolute pleasure. She not only delivered outstanding designs but also took the time to explain her decisions in a way that brought clarity and alignment to the team. Her talent, professionalism, and creativity are an immense asset!"
Parul Khosla
Co- Founder & CEO, Arena
“Working with Heather on Arena’s brand refresh was an incredible experience. Her process was thoughtful and strategic—she took the time to deeply understand what we wanted to communicate to our customers and brought that vision to life beautifully."
Charles Kete
Director of Design & Engineering, Abena
"I have worked with some amazing designers over the years, but very few have the versatility and breadth of scope that Heather brings to the table. Having her on your team is like owning a design Swiss-army-knife!"
John Jackson
Head of Outreach & Communications, LMU
"From the beginning, Heather was a true professional. She produced drafts on time and deftly incorporated the revisions I requested. She always brought innovative and creative ideas to the table."
Lindy Martinez
Owner, CABEN
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Heather. The clarity and direction she brought to our project was exceptional. She was able to capture the essence of our brand and produce a unique and versatile logo."
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heather.m.pilkington@gmail.com

I’m a product designer passionate about creating digital experiences that blend thoughtful design with functionality.

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