I make complex products simple for the millions of people who use them.

Evidence led

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

Systems fluent

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

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.

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Ben Phillips Senior Product Manager at Indeed
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Who I am

Collage of Josh Wright mentoring design teams and presenting case studies

I've spent my career focused on one problem: making complex systems feel simple. Recruiters finding candidates. Fans getting into venues. People starting their first business. I care about products that work for real people at real scale.

I also love to teach. At the Austin Center for Design I help designers learn to navigate ambiguity and ship work that matters. I serve on the Media & Design Advisory Board at the Tulane School of Professional Advancement and work to keep curricula grounded in real practice.

Outside of work, I'm probably at a concert. Say hi.

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 portrait 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 portrait 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 portrait 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.