George Otsubo
About George Otsubo
George Otsubo is a Principal Product Designer with extensive experience in product design and visual design. He has held various roles at ClassPass and co-founded Kanvas Labs, contributing to the design field since 2011.
Current Role at ClassPass
George Otsubo serves as the Principal Product Designer at ClassPass, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on enhancing user experience and product design strategies. His extensive background in design allows him to contribute significantly to the development of ClassPass's offerings.
Previous Experience at ClassPass
Before becoming Principal Product Designer, George Otsubo worked at ClassPass in various capacities. He served as Senior Product Designer from 2017 to 2019 and then as Lead Product Designer from 2019 to 2021. His progressive roles at the company reflect his growing responsibilities and contributions to product design.
Co-Founder and Design Lead at Kanvas Labs
George Otsubo co-founded Kanvas Labs, where he worked as Design Lead from 2013 to 2016. During his time there, he played a key role in shaping the company's design vision and product offerings, contributing to its growth in the competitive tech landscape.
Educational Background in Communication Design
George Otsubo studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where he earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Communication Design. His education spanned from 2000 to 2006, providing him with a solid foundation in design principles and practices that inform his work.
Career Timeline and Design Roles
George Otsubo has held various design roles throughout his career. He worked as a Visual Designer at K2 Media Labs in 2011, as a Visual Design Coordinator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art from 2006 to 2008, and as a Graphic Designer at S PLUS from 2008 to 2011. He also served as Principal Designer at AOL from 2015 to 2016.