Jeff Kao
About Jeff Kao
Jeff Kao is a Principal UX Designer at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2011. He has a background in Human Computer Interaction and Graphic Design from DePaul University and has held various user experience roles at several companies over the years.
Work at Riot Games
Jeff Kao has been employed at Riot Games since 2011, initially serving as a Lead User Experience Designer. In 2019, he advanced to the role of Principal UX Designer. His work is based in Los Angeles, California, where he has contributed to the development of user experience strategies and design initiatives for various projects within the company.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Before joining Riot Games, Jeff Kao held several positions in user experience design. He worked at User Centric, Inc. as an Information Architect from 2004 to 2005. He then served as a User Experience Manager at Cars.com for 11 months in 2009, and as a User Experience Architect at Manifest Digital for 6 months in the same year. Additionally, he worked at Allstate Financial as a Senior User Experience Architect from 2005 to 2007 and at Motorola Mobile Devices as a User Interface Designer from 2007 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Kao completed his Bachelor’s degree in Human Computer Interaction and Graphic Design at DePaul University from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Human Computer Interaction from the same institution, studying from 2002 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in user experience design.
Career Timeline
Jeff Kao's career in user experience design spans several years and various roles. He began his professional journey in 2004 at User Centric, Inc. and has since held positions at notable companies, including Allstate Financial, Motorola Mobile Devices, Cars.com, and Manifest Digital. His diverse experience has contributed to his current role at Riot Games, where he has been for over a decade.