Rocky Jacob
About Rocky Jacob
Rocky Jacob serves as the Head of Industrial Design at Mill, where he focuses on creating environmentally sustainable products. With a strong background in industrial design and user experience, he has held various leadership roles at notable companies including Google, Lyft, and LVMH.
Current Role at Mill
Rocky Jacob serves as the Head of Industrial Design at Mill, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he provides creative direction for product development with a focus on reducing environmental impact. His leadership contributes to Mill's mission of transforming food waste into farm feed, aligning with sustainable practices in industrial design.
Previous Experience in Industrial Design
Prior to his current role, Rocky Jacob held various positions in the industrial design field. He worked as the Director of Industrial Design at Lyft from 2018 to 2020, and as Chief Product Officer at Rimowa, a subsidiary of LVMH, from 2017 to 2018. His experience also includes a tenure at Google as Head of Industrial Design at Nest from 2013 to 2017, and as Lead Industrial Designer at HTC from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Rocky Jacob studied Industrial Design at the University of Art and Design Offenbach, where he achieved a German equivalent to a master's degree in the field. His academic background supports his specialization in integrating user experience design with industrial design, allowing him to create innovative solutions in product development.
Advisory Role at Gradient
From 2018 to 2022, Rocky Jacob served as an Advisor at Gradient, where he contributed his expertise in industrial design. This role took place in the San Francisco Bay Area and allowed him to influence design strategies and product development during his four-year tenure.
Freelance Work and Early Career
Rocky Jacob began his career as a Freelance Industrial Designer at IDEO from 2005 to 2007 in the Munich Area, Germany. This early experience laid the foundation for his future roles in industrial design, showcasing his ability to adapt and innovate in various design environments.