I'm a UX Design Lead, Researcher, and Product Strategist working in Austin.

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Evidence led

I lead generative and evaluative research, combine it with product and support data, and turn it into clear product strategy and roadmaps.

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Systems fluent

I design end to end journeys for high impact experiences, making complexity understandable for real humans and workable for the business.

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Outcome focused

I partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to prioritize, experiment, and ship, measuring impact so designs move real metrics.

Josh holds himself and his team to high standards of curiosity and intellectual rigor. His ability to distance himself from his designs and analyze them purely in terms of what they deliver for the user is a superpower.

Ben Phillips
Ben Phillips Senior Product Manager at Indeed
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Who I am

I design meaningful products that have real impact.

For over 15 years I've had the privilege to serve tens of millions of users, collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams and executive leadership to identify and solve complex problems. I've led design initiatives for top brands like Indeed, AXS, and LegalZoom, and thrive at the intersection of business and design.

As an instructor and the Assistant Managing Director at the Austin Center for Design (AC4D), I strive to empower the next generation of designers to tackle complex societal challenges with creativity and autonomy. Additionally, I serve on the Media & Design Advisory Board for Tulane University's School of Professional Advancement, helping to refine and shape a design curriculum that meets the constantly evolving needs of the field.

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Kind words from colleagues

Josh has a strong passion for mentorship which I’ve undoubtedly benefited from. He skillfully communicates business decisions to influence stakeholders across all levels, resulting in stellar metric outcomes.

Tiffany Wong UX Designer at Indeed

It was with supreme confidence that I tapped Josh to run my initial research program at Cerebral. It had to both serve as a template and convince critical leadership, and as usual he delivered top shelf work.

Louis Elfman Head of Design at Cerebral

Josh is a design leader who has significantly enhanced our team dynamics. His ability to quickly adapt and contribute effectively has been a catalyst for the success of multiple design efforts.

Christine Catsifas UX Director at Indeed

Josh conducted research that surfaced critical insights, framing them to stakeholders and execs in a concise way that provided a clear path forward. I’d jump at the chance to collaborate with him again.