Robert Hirsch
About Robert Hirsch
Robert Hirsch is a Senior UX Engineer with extensive experience in user experience design, currently employed at Joby Aviation since 2020. He holds a Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Joby Aviation
Robert Hirsch has been employed at Joby Aviation as a Senior UX Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience through innovative design solutions. His expertise contributes to the development of advanced aerial mobility technologies, aligning with Joby Aviation's mission to revolutionize urban transportation.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Before joining Joby Aviation, Robert Hirsch worked at productOps, Inc. as a Senior UX Engineer from 2017 to 2020. He also held the position of Senior User Experience Designer at Peapod from 2013 to 2016 and served as an Experience Designer at Freeman Company from 2006 to 2012. His extensive background in user experience design spans various industries and roles.
Education and Expertise
Robert Hirsch holds a Master of Science (MS) in Human-Computer Interaction from DePaul University, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing his degree from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in user experience design.
Career Timeline
Robert Hirsch's career in user experience design began with his role as an Experience Designer at Freeman Company from 2006 to 2012. He then transitioned to Peapod as a Senior User Experience Designer from 2013 to 2016. Following that, he worked at productOps, Inc. as a Senior UX Engineer from 2017 to 2020. Since 2020, he has been with Joby Aviation, continuing his focus on user experience.