(ABOUT ME)
BRANDON GREEN
BRANDON GREEN
BRANDON GREEN
I've spent over 15 years building and leading research and design teams in regulated SaaS industries (healthcare, telecom, fintech)
I've spent over 15 years building and leading research and design teams in regulated SaaS industries (healthcare, telecom, fintech)
I've spent over 15 years building and leading research and design teams in regulated SaaS industries (healthcare, telecom, fintech)
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MY APPROACH
MY APPROACH
MY APPROACH
Trustful, protective and direct. I create space for my teams to do their best work by handling organizational complexity so they can focus on their craft. I give clear feedback and build systems rather than relying on one-off wins, because sustainable metrics show bigger value. I trust my team to do their jobs and remove obstacles rather than micromanaging. When things go wrong, I take responsibility publicly and address issues privately.
I've built design organizations from scratch in many different industries. I know how to prove design's value in organizations that don't automatically believe in it. I don't just manage the designers and researchers; I change how the company as a whole think about product design and the user experiences.
Trustful, protective and direct. I create space for my teams to do their best work by handling organizational complexity so they can focus on their craft. I give clear feedback and build systems rather than relying on one-off wins, because sustainable metrics show bigger value. I trust my team to do their jobs and remove obstacles rather than micromanaging. When things go wrong, I take responsibility publicly and address issues privately.
I've built design organizations from scratch in many different industries. I know how to prove design's value in organizations that don't automatically believe in it. I don't just manage the designers and researchers; I change how the company as a whole think about product design and the user experiences.
Trustful, protective and direct. I create space for my teams to do their best work by handling organizational complexity so they can focus on their craft. I give clear feedback and build systems rather than relying on one-off wins, because sustainable metrics show bigger value. I trust my team to do their jobs and remove obstacles rather than micromanaging. When things go wrong, I take responsibility publicly and address issues privately.
I've built design organizations from scratch in many different industries. I know how to prove design's value in organizations that don't automatically believe in it. I don't just manage the designers and researchers; I change how the company as a whole think about product design and the user experiences.
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR
I've learned that success isn't just about what I bring to the table. It's about whether the company is set up to let design work. I need environments where research drives decisions (not just validates them), where accessibility is viewed as competitive advantage, and where stable leadership allows work to grow. The mission matters to me. I do my best work when I can picture the specific person whose life we're improving.
I'm seeking VP or Head of Design roles at mission-driven companies where:
Design has a strategic influence
Products make measurable impact for real people
Leadership is stable and supports long-term work
Accessibility and research are viewed as competitive advantages, not burdens
If your company fits this description, let's talk.
I've learned that success isn't just about what I bring to the table. It's about whether the company is set up to let design work. I need environments where research drives decisions (not just validates them), where accessibility is viewed as competitive advantage, and where stable leadership allows work to grow. The mission matters to me. I do my best work when I can picture the specific person whose life we're improving.
I'm seeking VP or Head of Design roles at mission-driven companies where:
Design has a strategic influence
Products make measurable impact for real people
Leadership is stable and supports long-term work
Accessibility and research are viewed as competitive advantages, not burdens
If your company fits this description, let's talk.
I've learned that success isn't just about what I bring to the table. It's about whether the company is set up to let design work. I need environments where research drives decisions (not just validates them), where accessibility is viewed as competitive advantage, and where stable leadership allows work to grow. The mission matters to me. I do my best work when I can picture the specific person whose life we're improving.
I'm seeking VP or Head of Design roles at mission-driven companies where:
Design has a strategic influence
Products make measurable impact for real people
Leadership is stable and supports long-term work
Accessibility and research are viewed as competitive advantages, not burdens
If your company fits this description, let's talk.
CAREER
CAREER
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Sorenson
Director → Vice President of UX
2022-2025
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Sorenson
Director → Vice President of UX
2022-2025
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Sorenson
Director → Vice President of UX
2022-2025
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ReliaQuest
Senior UX Designer
2021-2022
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ReliaQuest
Senior UX Designer
2021-2022
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ReliaQuest
Senior UX Designer
2021-2022
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RizePoint
Product Design Lead
2020-2021
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RizePoint
Product Design Lead
2020-2021
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RizePoint
Product Design Lead
2020-2021
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NowCFO
Director of Marketing
2019-2020
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NowCFO
Director of Marketing
2019-2020
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NowCFO
Director of Marketing
2019-2020
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ThoughtLab
COO & Creative Director
2017-2019
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ThoughtLab
COO & Creative Director
2017-2019
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ThoughtLab
COO & Creative Director
2017-2019
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Red Olive
Creative Director
2014-2017
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Red Olive
Creative Director
2014-2017
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Red Olive
Creative Director
2014-2017
WORK PRINCIPLES
(PROCESS)
PRINCIPLE 1
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Mission Before Metrics
If I can’t name the person we’re helping, the product isn’t done yet.
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Research Is How Strategy Gets Made
Opinions are cheap. Evidence builds products that win.
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Accessibility Is an Advantage
Designing for everyone scales better and breaks less.
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Culture Builds Products
No trust = no velocity. Teams ship what leadership tolerates.
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Stability Beats Whiplash
Great systems need time. Constant pivots kill momentum.
PRINCIPLE 6
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AI Boosts Humans, Not Replaces Them
Automation without judgment is just faster failure.
PRINCIPLE 7
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Teams Outlive Roadmaps
Products expire. Leaders don’t. Grow people first.
(PROCESS)
WORK PRINCIPLES
PRINCIPLE 1
.
Mission Before Metrics
If I can’t name the person we’re helping, the product isn’t done yet.
PRINCIPLE 2
.
Research Is How Strategy Gets Made
Opinions are cheap. Evidence builds products that win.
PRINCIPLE 3
.
Accessibility Is an Advantage
Designing for everyone scales better and breaks less.
PRINCIPLE 4
.
Culture Builds Products
No trust = no velocity. Teams ship what leadership tolerates.
PRINCIPLE 5
.
Stability Beats Whiplash
Great systems need time. Constant pivots kill momentum.
PRINCIPLE 6
.
AI Boosts Humans, Not Replaces Them
Automation without judgment is just faster failure.
PRINCIPLE 7
.
Teams Outlive Roadmaps
Products expire. Leaders don’t. Grow people first.
(PROCESS)
WORK PRINCIPLES
PRINCIPLE 1
.
Mission Before Metrics
If I can’t name the person we’re helping, the product isn’t done yet.
PRINCIPLE 2
.
Research Is How Strategy Gets Made
Opinions are cheap. Evidence builds products that win.
PRINCIPLE 3
.
Accessibility Is an Advantage
Designing for everyone scales better and breaks less.
PRINCIPLE 4
.
Culture Builds Products
No trust = no velocity. Teams ship what leadership tolerates.
PRINCIPLE 5
.
Stability Beats Whiplash
Great systems need time. Constant pivots kill momentum.
PRINCIPLE 6
.
AI Boosts Humans, Not Replaces Them
Automation without judgment is just faster failure.
PRINCIPLE 7
.
Teams Outlive Roadmaps
Products expire. Leaders don’t. Grow people first.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
I'd love to talk to you about a role you feel I'm the right person for, or even just to talk shop.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
I'd love to talk to you about a role you feel I'm the right person for, or even just to talk shop.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
I'd love to talk to you about a role you feel I'm the right person for, or even just to talk shop.