Marco Van Hylckama Vlieg
About Marco Van Hylckama Vlieg
Marco Van Hylckama Vlieg is a Sr. Product Designer at Kohl's with extensive experience in UX design and prototyping, having worked at major companies like Google, Yahoo, and Walmart Labs.
Title
Sr. Product Designer
Current Position at Kohl's
Marco Van Hylckama Vlieg has been serving as a Sr. Product Designer at Kohl's since 2021. Based in West Linn, Oregon, United States, he leverages his extensive experience in UX design and prototyping to contribute to the company's product development and design processes.
Previous Experience at Walmart Labs
Marco held the role of Principal Product Designer at Walmart Labs from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure in Sunnyvale, he focused on UX prototyping and design, bringing innovative solutions to enhance user experience within the company's digital platforms.
Experience at Google
From 2015 to 2019, Marco worked as a Senior UX Engineer at Google in Mountain View. His responsibilities included UX prototyping, ideation, and design. He played a crucial role in developing and improving user interfaces for various Google products, utilizing his expertise in both web and mobile technologies.
Role at Yahoo
Marco's career at Yahoo spanned several roles from 2007 to 2015. He held positions such as Director of UX Prototyping, Sr. UX Design Manager, and Front End Engineer. His work included global UX design, product design, and core interaction design, significantly impacting Yahoo’s product offerings.
Diverse International Background
Marco has lived and worked in five different countries, enriching his approach to UX design with a diverse international perspective. This global experience has enabled him to adapt to various cultural contexts and enhance design processes at both small startups and large corporations.
Education
Marco studied at Christelijke Scholengemeenschap Aalten, earning a VWO diploma, and at the University of Twente, where he achieved a Propaedeutic Diploma in Educational Science & Technology. These educational achievements laid the foundation for his career in UX design and technology.