Resume

CURRENT

TIM WONG DESIGN DESIGN LEAD

Design consultant for companies focused on Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.

  • Design for AI and emerging tech clients, including Kaiber.ai, a platform that generates videos from music and words

  • Working with startups on strategy, large-scale campaigns, and video/motion design demos

OCT 2023 - OCT 2024

ZILLOW SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER

Drove innovative solutions on the home loans product, focusing on creating seamless, user-centered experiences that empowered individuals in their journey toward owning a home.

  • Led design for Zillow’s Home Loans, creating a personalized dashboard across iOS, Android, and desktop

  • Used research and market insights to address gaps and align with user needs

SEP 2021 - MAY 2022

PRONTO TECHNOLOGY HEAD OF DESIGN

Collaborated with the VP of Marketing and CEO to develop the brand, implement revenue-boosting systems, and drive product awareness and adoption for a Silicon Valley SaaS startup.

  • Developed brand, systems, and product awareness, increasing webinar sign-ups and media coverage

  • Directed brand overhaul, managed website launch, and improved key metrics

  • Achievements in six months: increased webinar sign-ups by 5x, gained recognition from Gartner, grew online followers by 245%, launched a newsletter with a 32% open rate, and published five thought leadership pieces

AUG 2017 - AUG 2021

VIV LABS/SAMSUNG SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER II

Designed and crafted advanced, AI-driven user experiences for Bixby across Samsung’s ecosystem, collaborating with key partners like Yelp, Uber, and Spotify to deliver seamless, integrated AI solutions.

  • Led branding and sales strategy, driving visibility and brand growth with marketing partnerships

  • I also created interactive demos to showcase our vision. I led the evolution of the Bixby design system, ensuring consistency across a diverse range of Samsung devices, from mobile phones and wearables to intelligent refrigerators and televisions

  • I facilitated weekly design and implementation reviews with the VP of Product, driving strategic design decisions that contributed to the innovation of Samsung’s AI capabilities

AUG 2015 - JUN 2017

FACEBOOK ART DIRECTOR

As Art Director on the Global Marketing and Ads team, I developed innovative design solutions to strengthen businesses’ digital presence and engagement.

  • Led the redesign of Facebook for Business with design agencies, creating a user-centric, impactful experience

  • Directed daily engineering standups to ensure cross-functional alignment and project clarity

  • Spearheaded the redesign of Facebook Blueprint, enhancing the LMS and certification platform’s user experience

  • Contributed to branding and design for a mobile app, emphasizing mobile-first, innovative strategies

AUG 2014 - JUN 2015

SAMSUNG MOBILE INNOVATION LAB SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER II

At Samsung Research America’s Innovation Lab—a forward-thinking think tank dedicated to pioneering future technologies—I led high-impact strategic initiatives, shaping the future of Samsung’s product and service ecosystem

  • Designed advanced UX concepts for next-gen Samsung devices and IoT applications

  • Created and presented storyboards illustrating innovative solutions and hardware concepts for seamless tech integration into daily life

JUN 2010 - JUL 2014

GOOGLE ART DIRECTOR

As the first in-house designer on Google’s engineering team, I led the design of websites for all Google products and services, collaborating closely with engineers to ensure seamless product marketing. 

  • Pioneered in-house design on the engineering team, leading website design for all Google products and services

  • Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and product teams to launch key products, including Google Ads, Nexus, Android, Google Pay, and Google Play

  • Contributed to product photography for marketing materials and events and directed creative agencies on product campaigns

FEB 2008 - JUN 2010

ADOBE ART DIRECTOR/CREATIVE SUITE

Visual Design Lead for Adobe Creative Suite 4 & 5 Websites: Directed the end-to-end design process, collaborating with cross-functional teams—product producers, information architects, content strategists, engineers, and user testing specialists. Spearheaded efforts to deliver a cohesive and user-centric experience aligned with strategic objectives.

  • Created and designed high-quality marketing assets, including 3D models and illustrations, and directed photo and video shoots to visually bring the products to life. My role involved shaping the brand’s visual identity and ensuring a seamless integration of design across all platforms

MAR 2005- FEB 2008

FROG DESIGN SENIOR DESIGNER

Frog Design is a global creative and design consultancy known for pioneering digital experiences and industrial design.

  • Designed and developed websites for Fortune 500 companies and startups

  • Collaborated with clients on branding initiatives and led strategic workshops

  • Collaborated with industrial designers to create digital interfaces for new hardware technologies, including early touch interfaces for video conference phones, a creator-driven social network, and marketplace, augmented reality experiences, and real-time supply chain management systems

JAN 2005 - FEB 2005

APPLE CONTRACT VISUAL DESIGNER

  • Visual designer on the Apple Online Store team designing product information pages, online advertisements, and microsites.

AUG 2004 - DEC 2004

CARLSON MARKETING ART DIRECTOR

  • Designed The Home Depot’s main website and micro-sites for Husky, Hampton Bay, and Glacier Bay sub-brands

  • Developed sales pitches and RFPs for major clients, including General Motors, Sears, and Gymboree

  • Art directed and presented strategic direction for an incentive program for Gamestop

JAN 2004 - MAR 2004

META DESIGN VISUAL DESIGNER

Meta Design is a creative brand consultancy that partners with top organizations to address complex brand and business challenges.

  • Visual Designer for Eli Lilly and Company’s informational website, supporting bipolar patients and their physicians

OCT 2003 - NOV 2003

MACROMEDIA VISUAL DESIGNER

  • Visual designer on the redesign of Macromedia's website

  • Developed web pages and designed assets, including product logos and an online style guide

AUG 2003- SEPT 2003

YAHOO! VISUAL DESIGNER

  • Led visual design for product information pages, seasonal sales micro-sites, and promotional assets

  • Presented design concepts and directions for the Yahoo! Shopping site refresh

AUG 1999 - FEB 2002

SAPIENT VISUAL DESIGNER

  • Visual Designer for websites and SaaS interfaces for startups and corporations

  • Consulted for clients including Hewlett Packard, Sunglass Hut, Virgin Megastore, Land Rover, BestBuy.com, Nissan, and Sun Microsystems

  • Lead Designer for Allstate Financial’s SaaS-based insurance management platform

EDUCATION

JUNE 1995 - JUN 1999

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS

Bachelor's of Science, Visual Communications

FLUENT IN

Sketch

Figma

Adobe XD

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

InVision Design