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Joel Wasserman

@joelwasserman

Aus-based strategic product & brand design leader, 20+ yrs; open to remote & global roles worldwide.

Australia
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What I'm looking for

CDO – owns brand+product vision; VP Brand & Creative Design Director – steers multi-team systems; Head of Design (Seed–A) – leads compact, high-impact crew; Principal Product Designer – early-stage UX; Product Design Lead – hands-on, mentors 1-2; Fractional Brand & Product Consultant – strategic retainers. Sweet spot: fusing brand & product for lean teams.

I’ve spent over two decades in design, leading teams to create digital products that truly make a difference. My journey has taken me through startups, Fortune 500 companies, and rebranding efforts for brands like Yahoo and HoneyBook. I’ve also had the chance to work closely with startups like Milewise and Yup, helping them navigate key milestones like funding and product development.

What drives me is the pursuit of excellence, but not in a robotic way—it’s about being honest with yourself, challenging assumptions, and constantly improving. I’ve learned that the best work comes from collaboration, where open-minded discussions lead to creative solutions. My leadership style, which was shaped by Google’s Rare Creative Leadership Program, is all about building inclusive, supportive teams where people are held accountable, not just for their work, but for doing the right thing, even when it’s tough.

I love digging into complex user problems and aligning design with business goals, always keeping the bigger picture in mind. By working closely with product management, engineering, and marketing, I help ensure that the user experience is seamless and engaging across all touchpoints.

At the end of the day, I want to create products that people love using and that actually move the needle for businesses. I’m always learning and growing, both personally and professionally, and I try to foster that same mindset in the teams I lead.

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Partner / Co-Founder

Human Relations Studio

Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Launched a boutique strategy-and-identity studio focused on human-first brands. Built the go-to-market plan, recruited a senior collective, and won ten retainers in year one, growing revenue 30% year-over-year. Achieved a 25% lift in client NPS via diagnostic workshops and 40% faster brand-to-product hand-over through a shared token system.

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