Tim Hoover
About Tim Hoover
Tim Hoover serves as the Sr. Product Design Director for Discovery at Faire, bringing extensive experience in product design leadership across various industries. He has held significant roles at companies such as Companion, Canary, Life360, and Airbnb, and possesses a strong educational background in fine art and design.
Work at Faire
Tim Hoover currently serves as the Senior Product Design Director for Discovery at Faire. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's product design initiatives. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experiences and driving design strategies that align with Faire's mission.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Tim Hoover has extensive experience in product design leadership roles across various industries. Before joining Faire, he co-founded Companion, where he worked from 2020 to 2023. He also served as Vice President of Product and Design at Canary from 2013 to 2017, and as a Product Design Consultant at Life360 from 2019 to 2020. His background includes positions at Airbnb as a Design Manager and IDEO as a Designer.
Education and Expertise
Tim Hoover holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Fine Art from Messiah University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both creative and technical aspects of design.
Background in Design Leadership
Tim Hoover has a proven track record in building and leading design teams at multiple companies. His experience spans various roles, including Partner at INFANTREE and Interim Head of Design at Front. His leadership in product design has been instrumental in shaping user experiences and fostering innovation within organizations.