Joshua Lee

Senior product designer · 9+ years of experience

I lead complex product experiences across AI, search, commerce, and marketplaces—from first principles to launch.

Featured work

AI Search

The problem

Customers needed a more natural way to express creative intent than repeatedly rewriting keyword queries.

My role

Senior product designer. Led the experience from concept refinement through launch.

The outcome

Launched Shutterstock’s first conversational search experience. +2.3% conversion lift in early experiments.

What I do

I turn complex product problems into clear, useful experiences—and align teams to ship.

Product strategy

I define opportunities, clarify problems, and shape product direction that creates value for users and the business.

Systems thinking

I design scalable systems and flows that balance consistency, flexibility, and long-term product health.

Evidence-led design

I use research, data, and experimentation to validate decisions and drive measurable outcomes.

Cross-functional leadership

I partner across product, engineering, and business to align on goals and deliver impactful solutions.

Selected work

01

Homepage Redesign

Repositioning Shutterstock’s homepage for the AI era, bringing premium content and AI-powered creation into one clearer experience.

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02

Contributor Experience

Removed friction from uploading and submitting content, contributing to a 23% increase in submissions.

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03

Shutterstock Studios

Reimagined the digital presence of Shutterstock’s custom production studio and created a scalable foundation for launch.

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Earlier work

04 JP Morgan ChaseHelping advisors capture a client’s holistic financial portfolio. 05 Fossil QReimagining how people customize their hybrid smartwatch. 06 Coach USAMaking commuting easier with real-time bus tracking. 07 PrudentialHelping people manage retirement investments on the go.