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Josh Zak

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Co-founder @ Turtle: Designing adaptive teams for evolving companies everywhere

Vancouver, BC

Agency Owners
The University of Lethbridge

À propos

Over the past decade, I’ve helped build Turtle into a global design company supporting teams like Walmart, Nike, Epic Games, Peloton, Yahoo, and Olo.Today, I continue to lead Turtle while expanding into adjacent ventures—from building a network of independent agencies through Agency Owners to investing in and developing new opportunities where I believe I can create long-term value.If you’re building something ambitious, exploring a new market, or looking for a strategic partner, I’d be happy to [email protected]

Compétences

  • CommunicationAvancé
  • Visualisation de donnéesAvancé
  • FigmaAvancé
  • LeadershipAvancé
  • Gestion de produitAvancé
  • Gestion de projetAvancé
  • Travail d’équipeAvancé
  • Conception UIAvancé
  • Conception UXAvancé

Expérience

  1. Co-founder

    Agency Owners

    févr. 2026 to Aujourd’hui

    Vancouver, BC

    Building the operating platform connecting enterprise brands with exceptional owner-led agencies. Agency Owners helps enterprise organizations access specialist agencies through a shared operating model while helping agency owners collaborate, scale, and grow without sacrificing what makes their businesses unique. By combining shared operations, enterprise-ready delivery, and strategic partnerships, we’re building a simpler way for brands to access world-class expertise—and a better way for owner-led agencies to work together. • Areas of focus: Enterprise delivery, managed services, contingent workforce, enterprise procurement, vendor management, compliance, shared operations, team orchestration, strategic partnerships, AI-enabled delivery, and long-term agency growth.

  2. Startup Designer, Co-founder

    Obilazak

    janv. 2026 to Aujourd’hui

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    A tour of what’s possible, an inspection of what’s real, and a guide to what’s next. If you’re a founder, investor, or innovation leader looking for a strategic partner to unlock opportunities, let’s connect.

  3. Investor, Co-founder

    Zaks & Co

    sept. 2019 to Aujourd’hui

    Vancouver, BC

    A couple of investors turning ideas into assets.

  4. Managing Director

    Turtle

    juin 2016 to Aujourd’hui

    Vancouver

    Co-founded and lead a design company helping organizations build digital products and scale their design capabilities. Responsible for company strategy, client partnerships, business development, team development, operations, and delivery.

  5. Managing Director, Co-founder

    Turtle

    juin 2016 to Aujourd’hui

    Vancouver, BC

    We design world-class teams that design world-class products. Turtle partners with evolving companies to build adaptive design teams through embedded talent, strategic hiring, and flexible design support. Notable clients include Walmart, Nike, Epic Games, Yahoo Finance, and Peloton. Plus a ton of awesome startups you probably haven’t heard of (yet).

  6. Experience Designer

    Electronic Arts (EA)

    juin 2015 to sept. 2016

    Vancouver, BC

    EA is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. • Designing content-driven responsive websites, Immersive experiences, and web apps • Creating rapid prototypes to communicate motion & interaction targets • Establishing a design system to align UX, visual, interaction patterns across EA web properties • Partial Client List: Star Wars Battlefront, Galaxy of Heroes, Battlefield, The Sims, Titanfall, Need for Speed

  7. User Interface Designer

    EA SPORTS

    juin 2013 to mai 2015

    Vancouver, BC

    EA SPORTS connects hundreds of millions of people with the sports they love through top-selling video game franchises. • Lead UI designer for FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) web app • Lead UX/UI designer for EA SPORTS 2014 FIFA World Cup interactive bracket • UX design for EA SPORTS NHL 2015 • Partial Client List: FIFA, EA SPORTS NHL, Madden NFL, NBA LIVE, EA SPORTS UFC

  8. Experience Designer

    Electronic Arts

    juin 2013 to sept. 2016

    Vancouver

    Designed digital experiences and products for EA, contributing to responsive web experiences, interactive products, and digital platforms supporting major entertainment and sports properties.

  9. Digital Designer

    lululemon

    déc. 2012 to juin 2013

    Vancouver, BC

    lululemon makes athletic clothes for all your sweaty pursuits. • Designing enhancements to lululemon's eCommerce website • Art directed brand photo & video shoots • Supported external partner agencies, working on lululemon's online initiatives, with brand guidelines and objectives

  10. Senior Designer

    Evans Hunt

    avr. 2012 to juill. 2012

    Calgary, AB

    Evans Hunt (A Mod Op Company) is a full-service agency headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. • Senior designer on the Shaw account (shaw.ca redesign) • Collaborated with Jive’s development team to launch the Shaw Support Community • Created digital style guide for Shaw web products

  11. Designer

    Critical Mass

    janv. 2010 to avr. 2012

    Calgary, AB

    Critical Mass, a Omnicom company, is a leading digital experience design agency. • Designed award-winning digital experiences for Nissan USA & Infiniti USA • Provided art direction to external vendors for automotive video & photo assets • Created strategic presentations for new business proposals • Partial Client List: Nissan, Infiniti, adidas

  12. Graphic Designer

    Invisible Children Inc.

    août 2009 to déc. 2009

    San Diego County, CA

    Invisible Children inspires activism through the power of media. • Graphic design for website, social media, and video content • E-commerce product photographer and photo editor • Collaborate with digital agency partner to produce creative campaign assets

  13. Digital Animation Instructor

    Mount Royal University

    juin 2009 to août 2009

    Calgary, AB

    MRU Kid's offers top-quality child and youth programs. • Instructing on the fundamental concepts and tools of digital animation • Development, implementation, and evaluation of program curriculum • Supervising, managing, and encouraging all program participants

  14. Web Designer

    Community Futures Network of Alberta

    janv. 2009 to mars 2009

    Lethbridge, AB

    Community Futures is a non-profit that provides loans, technical support, and skills training for entrepreneurs. • Designed and developed websites for Community Futures partners • Created promotional materials for local business development initiatives • Managed content for Lethbridge region community websites

  15. Graphic Designer

    Kootenay Co-op

    mai 2007 to juin 2007

    British Columbia, Canada

    Graphic design of in-store displays promoting local growers

Formation

  1. The University of Lethbridge

    Bachelor's Degree, New Media

    2007 to 2009

  2. Selkirk College

    Diploma, Digital Arts & New Media

    2005 to 2007

Permis et certifications

  • Graduate, Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)

Langues

  • anglaisLangue maternelle