Rob Giampietro
About Rob Giampietro
Rob Giampietro serves as the Head of Creative at Notion, where he leads a unified Creative Team and oversees various consumer brand initiatives. He has extensive experience in design and strategy, having held senior positions at Google, The Museum of Modern Art, and other notable organizations.
Current Role at Notion
Rob Giampietro serves as the Head of Creative at Notion, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he directs a unified Creative Team that encompasses Creative Studio, Global Campaigns, Web Presence, and Consumer Brand Lab. His responsibilities include overseeing interactive design and engineering, as well as engaging in global campaigns that involve strategy, creative operations, and media. Giampietro focuses on consumer brand initiatives, including influencer partnerships, podcasts, and activations.
Previous Experience at Google
Giampietro has held multiple positions at Google, contributing significantly to user experience and design. He worked as a Senior Manager in UX, Human-Centered Innovation & Strategy from 2020 to 2021, and as a Senior Manager in UX, Insight+Innovation from 2021 to 2023. Prior to these roles, he served as a Design Lead for Research & Machine Intelligence from 2017 to 2018, and as Creative Lead for Material Design from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at Google spanned various aspects of design and innovation.
Academic Involvement
Giampietro has a background in academia, having served as an Adjunct Faculty and Visiting Critic at the School of Visual Arts from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he was a Senior Critic in the MFA Graphic Design program at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) from 2006 to 2019. His academic roles reflect his commitment to education and mentorship in the field of design.
Design Leadership and Recognition
Throughout his career, Giampietro has demonstrated leadership in design across various organizations. He was the Director of Design at The Museum of Modern Art from 2018 to 2020 and served as Principal at PROJECT PROJECTS, LLC from 2010 to 2015. His work has received recognition from prestigious institutions, including the American Academy in Rome, MacDowell, the Aspen Ideas Festival, and the National Design Awards.
Educational Background
Rob Giampietro studied at Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art. His education has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in design, allowing him to integrate artistic principles with practical applications in various roles.