Yiwei Gao
About Yiwei Gao
Yiwei Gao is a Senior Product Designer with extensive experience in product and architectural design. Currently employed at Meta and Kustomer, Gao has previously worked at notable firms such as HOK and Asymptote Architecture.
Work at Kustomer
Yiwei Gao has been employed at Kustomer as a Senior Product Designer since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the design and development of customer service solutions, focusing on enhancing user experience and interface design. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create intuitive products that meet user needs.
Current Position at Meta
Since 2022, Yiwei Gao has also held a position as a Product Designer at Meta. In this capacity, he works within the New York City Metropolitan Area, applying his design expertise to develop innovative products that align with Meta's vision. His responsibilities include user interface design and user experience optimization.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to his current roles, Yiwei Gao worked at HOK as a Design Professional and Architect from 2017 to 2021. He contributed to various architectural projects, focusing on design and implementation. He also gained experience as a Product Designer and User Experience Researcher at VeeR VR for a brief period in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Yiwei Gao holds a Master's Degree in Architecture from Cornell University, which he completed in 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Certificate of Commercial Real Estate from the same institution in 2020. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from Hunan University in 2014. His academic background supports his professional expertise in product and architectural design.
Freelance Experience
From 2016 to 2021, Yiwei Gao worked as a self-employed Freelance Product Designer. During this five-year period, he provided design services to various clients, focusing on user experience and product development. This experience allowed him to refine his skills and expand his professional network.