Jake Janosik

With over 15 years of experience across startups and agencies, I've launched dozens of products and built award-winning teams. I believe that extraordinary outcomes come from exceptional teams, and I’ve dedicated my career to building design organizations that deliver high-impact results.

My expertise spans experience design, service design, user research, and business strategy. I’m passionate about orchestrating every touchpoint to create meaningful customer experiences. Currently, I lead Neo Financial’s design organization, guiding a team to shape the future of our product alongside our founders.

About me

+30 products

+46 staff

+15 years

What I do

Building Design Teams

I specialize in forming product design teams that consistently deliver excellence. Whether it’s small in-house teams or large remote agencies, I find the right talent for the right role, creating balanced, diverse teams capable of scaling success.

Directing Product Design

I excel at fostering design excellence within tech companies by emphasizing user-centric design, collaboration, and continuous iteration. My process integrates design thinking and best practices to ensure consistent, iterative improvement.

Bridging Business & User

I translate both business and user needs into actionable design strategies. From redesigning platforms for Fortune 100 companies to crafting prototypes for startups, I’ve guided product design across a wide spectrum.

Highlights of my journey

Neo Financial

I worked closely with the founding team to define Neo’s product vision and launch roadmap, contributing to a valuation exceeding $1 billion. I also expanded the UX organization from 7 to 35+ members, including directors.

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Highline Beta

As a key player in establishing Highline Beta’s venture studio, I led product design efforts that helped launch multiple startups, many of which have reached Series B funding.

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Oculus (via Jam3)

For Oculus, I led the UX for the launch of their new international website and game store, working with leadership at Oculus and Meta to deliver the project with a team of 10+ designers.

Super (formerly SnapTravel)

I joined Super as the first designer, helping to expand it from a travel app to an all-in-one platform. During COVID, I played a key role in adapting the product to meet evolving user needs, helping the company pivot successfully and introduce new features like cashback, credit boosts, and more.

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