Hi, I'm Joe Gillette.

Since 2010, I’ve led product teams from concept to launch, crafting experiences that make an impact. My work blends strategic thinking with hands-on design to deliver solutions that get results.

Some recent work

Proximo Spirits

Website refresh for some of Mexico's finest liquor brands

Role: Design Manager, Contributor

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Walgreens Health

Designing the future of healthcare

Role: Design Manager, Contributor

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Stamps.com

Redesigning the flagship ecommerce platform

Role: Design Manager, Contributor

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Copper Cow Coffee

Increasing conversions and customer retention through informed design

Role: Design Manager, Contributor

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Skycatch

Designing a suite of cross-platform services and SaaS for aerial surveillance

Role: Principal Designer

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UP.Labs

Head of Product Design @ the Porsche Venture Lab

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I will present full case studies and demos for the right audience.

My specialties include

User-Centered Design

I have deep expertise researching, prototyping, and evaluating universal design solutions, both as a leader and individual contributor for development and UX design.

Product Development

From conception to launch, I have proven experience developing and shipping large-scale consumer apps and games, as well as enterprise tools and SaaS.

Team Leadership

For 10 years I’ve established and led cross-functional product teams, hiring and developing crews of all sizes – from tactical squads to F500 enterprises.

I’ve had great collaborators

HBO Porsche Walgreens AOL Fox Copper Cow Coffee Compass Real Estate Wedgewood GCA Civic Stamps.com WWE iHerb.com Casting Networks Int'l Hudson River Trading IMVU Time Warner The Octalysis Group Universal Sony Music

Let me tell you about me:

I’ve led cross-functional teams to successful launches across B2B, B2C, and Consumer audiences. I’ve helped startups find their footing and Fortune 500s sharpen their edge. Whatever the project, my goal is the same: create thoughtful solutions that get results and feel effortless. What do I do best? I design digital experiences and scalable services that drive real impact. I lead creative teams through new challenges in design and innovation, and bring out the best in everyone. My process is grounded in research and experience, with a little bit of magic on top. When I’m not working, you’ll find me drawing, curating an eclectic playlist, or exploring the trails around my home in Topanga Canyon.

My skills

Leadership • User-Centered Design • User Experience (UX) Design • Mentorship and Coaching • Visual Design • User Interface (UI) Design • Design Systems • Prototyping • Agility and Adaptability • Communication Skills • Data-Driven Design • Stakeholder Management • Accessibility • Creative Problem Solving • Product Strategy • Workflow Automation • Responsive Design • Mobile-First Design • Branding and Visual Identity • Project Management • Interaction Design • Analytics • Teamwork • Creativity and Innovation

Let me tell you about me

Since 2010…

What do I do best? I design digital experiences and scalable services that drive real impact. I lead creative teams through new challenges in design and innovation, and bring out the best in everyone. My process is grounded in research and experience, with a little bit of magic on top.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me drawing, curating an eclectic playlist, or exploring the trails around my home in Topanga Canyon.

Where I’ve made an impact

UP.Labs
Head of Product Design (Porsche Venture Lab)	2023 – Present
Wonderment Apps
Director of Product & Design	2020 – 2022
Product Design Manager	2018 – 2020
Lead Product Designer	2017 – 2018
Skycatch
Principal Designer	2015 – 2018
Live Gamer & GamerDNA Media
Lead Experience Designer (LG)	2011 – 2014
Sr. Designer (GamerDNA)	2010 – 2011
Break Media (Break.com)
Sr. Interactive Designer	2009 – 2010
Production Designer	2007 – 2009
HBO / Time Warner
Production Designer (Web)	2006 – 2007

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Real feedback

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“Joe is a great partner and collaborator, able to jump seamlessly between the high concept 10,000ft view, down into the details that really make a great digital product.”

Frank Gruger
UX Leadership, Walgreens

"Joe has the ability to come up with very lean and simplified approaches to super complex problems."

Faraz Tabibian
CTO, Wonderment

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“His creativity and taste have played a huge role in the development of our product. I honestly can’t imagine doing this project without Joe.”

Michael Albright
Creative Director, Singleton Foundation

“Joe genuinely cared about my success and the company and helped me achieve my goals that we worked together to establish.”

Amy Halvorsen
Designer, Wonderment

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