Robert Williams
About Robert Williams
Robert Williams is a Senior Product Designer with extensive experience in user experience and design thinking. He has worked at notable companies such as IBM and SeekOut, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from the Cleveland Institute of Art.
Work at SeekOut
Currently, Robert Williams serves as a Senior Product Designer at SeekOut, a position he has held since 2022. He works in Bellevue, Washington, where he focuses on enhancing user experiences and product design strategies. His role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet user needs.
Previous Experience at IBM
Robert Williams has extensive experience at IBM, where he worked in various design roles. He was a Senior Product Designer for Watson Assistant from 2021 to 2022, focusing on improving analytics for less technical users. Prior to that, he served as a Product Designer in the Design Program Office from 2016 to 2020, and as a Product Designer for IBM Watson Assistant from 2020 to 2022. His internships at IBM included the IBM Maelstrom Internship in 2016.
Internship Experience
Robert gained valuable experience through internships at Balance Product Development, Inc. and Studio Murmur. He worked as a Design Intern at Balance from 2013 to 2014 for six months in Cleveland, Ohio, and at Studio Murmur for two months in 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. These positions helped him develop practical skills in design and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Robert Williams holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Industrial Design from the Cleveland Institute of Art, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also attended Ohio University, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Animation with a minor in Business and Special Effects and Game Design from 2007 to 2011. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in user experience and design thinking.
Future Aspirations
Robert aims to expand his design roles to incorporate community and environmental needs. He seeks opportunities that allow him to integrate these considerations into his work, reflecting a commitment to socially responsible design practices.