Josh Dean

CEO

Sandy, Utah, United States21 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • 20 years of experience in product design leadership.
  • Expert in scaling design organizations and driving alignment.
  • Strong focus on user needs and team collaboration.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Design Leader in the Fintech industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Design LeadershipProduct Design Leadership

Other Skills

Design OperationsUser ResearchTeam DevelopmentHuman-Centered DesignProduct DiscoveryDesign StrategyExecutive Team AlignmentProduct StrategyExecutive-level CommunicationCross-functional Team LeadershipDesign GovernanceDesign SystemsCareer Development ProgramsStrategic VisionObjectives and Key Results (OKRs)

About

Product Design Leader shaping product vision to drive alignment and execution at scale, with 20 years of experience crafting ambitious ideas into compelling visions that unite teams, inspire action, and drive measurable impact. I lead design as a strategic function—one that brings clarity, reduces noise, and helps teams make confident decisions. My focus is connecting vision to execution so teams understand what we’re building, why it matters, and how to move forward together. I’ve led 0→1 product design initiatives, scaled design organizations, and partnered closely with product and engineering leaders to navigate complexity, build alignment, and drive outcomes. I care deeply about creating the conditions for good decisions: clear direction, strong collaboration, and a practical understanding of user needs. If you’re scaling design, shaping long-term product direction, or navigating change, I’m always open to connecting.

Experience

21 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
1 mo
Current Experience

Apartmentiq

Vice President of Product Design

Mar 2026Present · 1 mo

J.p. morgan

2 roles

Executive Director, Head of Product Design, Aumni

Jan 2025Mar 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Design OperationsUser ResearchTeam DevelopmentHuman-Centered DesignProduct DiscoveryDesign Strategy+11

Vice President, Head of Product Design, Aumni

Oct 2023Jan 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Design OperationsUser ResearchTeam DevelopmentHuman-Centered DesignProduct DiscoveryDesign Strategy+11

Aumni

Head of Product Design

Oct 2021Oct 2023 · 2 yrs · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · Hybrid

  • Aumni was acquired by J.P. Morgan in March of 2023. My role continued as Head of Product Design but as a J.P. Morgan employee.
Design OperationsUser ResearchTeam DevelopmentHuman-Centered DesignProduct DiscoveryDesign Strategy+11

Homie

Head of Product Design

Nov 2015Aug 2021 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Hybrid

Design OperationsUser ResearchTeam DevelopmentHuman-Centered DesignProduct DiscoveryDesign Strategy+11

Tinytorch

Co-Founder / Senior UX Designer

Feb 2015Oct 2015 · 8 mos

User Research

The other firm

Director of User Experience

Oct 2014Nov 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · Remote

User ResearchHuman-Centered DesignProduct DiscoveryDesign StrategyProduct StrategyCross-functional Team Leadership+2

Saxton | horne

Lead UX Designer

Feb 2012Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Sandy, Utah, United States · On-site

User ResearchTeam DevelopmentHuman-Centered DesignProduct DiscoveryDesign StrategyCross-functional Team Leadership+2

A la mode (acquired by corelogic in 2018)

Product Designer

Sep 2010Feb 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos

User ResearchHuman-Centered Design

Interbank fx

Web Designer

Nov 2007Sep 2010 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Human-Centered Design

Eastland properties

Web Designer / Realtor

Aug 2004Nov 2007 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area · On-site

Education

University of Denver

MPS — Marketing & Public Relations

Jan 2012Jan 2014

University of Utah

BA — English

Jan 2003Jan 2006

Olympus High School

Jan 1997Jan 2000

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