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I'm Joey Vallejo
"Great design moves people, not pixels..
Design executive with an extensive track record of driving product innovation, building high‑performing global teams, and delivering customer‑centered experiences that accelerate business growth. Currently serving as the Global Head of Design and User Research at MSCI, my career spans high-impact products at Netgear, Visa, Netflix, Citrix, SAP and Logitech. I operate with an entrepreneurial spirit and a hybrid skill set across design, product, and engineering—shaping strategy to deliver complex enterprise and consumer solutions, with a deep focus on Agentic AI, intelligent orchestration, and automated workflows.
A regular industry speaker and former UC Irvine CX Board Member, I specialize in transforming intricate systems into intuitive, high‑velocity digital experiences by driving strict alignment across cross-functional leadership, product, and engineering. Outside of leading global design organizations, I dedicate time to mentoring the next generation of designers and product builders navigating the AI-driven era, alongside personal passions for family, golf, and classic cars.
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Across roles at MSCI, Netgear, Citrix, and Visa, I’ve led end-to-end UX and product design—from vision to launch—partnering closely with product, engineering, and business teams. At MSCI, I advanced design system consistency and integrated AI-driven solutions across complex data platforms. At Netgear, I redefined connected home and subscription experiences that boosted engagement and retention. My earlier work at Citrix and Visa focused on modernizing enterprise tools and shaping global payment and developer experiences through scalable, user-first design. I bring a human-centered approach, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for empowering teams to create meaningful impact.
Feel free to reach out—I’d love to share more of my work and approach to design. I lead with a human-first mindset, collaboration, and a hands-on style that empowers teams to do their best work.
Successfully launched MSCI ONE, a cloud-based platform unifying MSCI content and analytics. It delivers next-generation investment insights through modern web experiences, interactive dashboards, and powerful visualizations—enabling users to explore data, uncover opportunities, and drive better portfolio decisions.
At NETGEAR, I led UX design strategy across mobile apps including Insight, Nighthawk, Orbi, and ReadyNAS. Partnering with product and engineering, I helped simplify complex networking into intuitive, mobile-first experiences for small businesses and everyday users. Our work improved onboarding, dashboards, and design systems across iOS and Android—elevating usability, consistency, and design maturity for millions of users worldwide.
At Citrix, I led UX design for mobile and cloud networking products, creating seamless, secure experiences for enterprise users. Partnering with product and engineering, I simplified complex workflows across platforms and built scalable design systems that enhanced usability, performance, and mobile productivity for millions of users.
At Visa, I helped shape key digital products including Visa Checkout, developer tools, and the global brand refresh. Partnering with product, engineering, and marketing, I led UX efforts across authentication, onboarding, and API platforms—driving usability, consistency, and innovation across Visa’s digital ecosystem.
You can call me or leave a message here and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. I'm always open to discussing new projects, design consulting, apps, product design and opportunities to be a part of your vision.
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