Designing
for impact

About

A designer who believes great products
come from understanding people

With deep product design experience, I deliver innovative and impactful solutions that enhance the experience for millions worldwide and increased value for businesses.

Rob Schill
Design philosophy
01

Empathy First

Make design decisions with a deep understanding of user needs, always considering the human impact of every interaction.

02

Systematic Thinking

The best teams operate as systems and aim to build scalable processes for solving complex design challenges.

03

Craft & Detail

The difference between a good product and a great one lives in the small details. Sweat the details to create polished experiences.

Skills & Expertise
Product DesignUX DesignUI DesignInteraction DesignDesign SystemsUser ResearchPrototypingDesign StrategyWorkshop FacilitationA/B TestingInformation ArchitectureVisual DesignAI Prompt Engineering
Recent Roles
2024–present

Product Designer

Meta

Designing developer tools and gaming experiences for the Horizon platform, including targeted promotions and featured bundles.

2015–2024

Staff Interaction Designer

Google

Designed shopping and travel experiences, reaching hundreds of millions. Including Black Friday deals, brand stores, retail promotions, and destination discovery.

From colleagues

What people say about
working with me

“I had the pleasure to work with Rob on several projects. Even in high pressure and tight timeline, he consistently delivers solid, reliable designs that meet product needs. Rob is good at understanding product goal, user need and translating them into functional, visually appealing designs. He listens to feedback attentively and incorporates revisions thoughtfully. He's also an amazing team player, collaborating seamlessly with other stakeholders. If you're looking for a designer who brings consistently good quality and a collaborative spirit to the table, I would definitely recommend Rob.”

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Stella Chen

Lead Product Manager, Google

“Rob is an exceptional Interaction Designer, he always delivers high quality designs, even under very stressful timelines. He is super organized, very dependable and helps to solve complex user problems. It’s a pleasure to work alongside Rob on a vision for our products and see how he comes up with innovative design solutions to drive improvements for our users. He works very well with all cross functional teams because he communicates effectively and presents problems and potential solutions in a digestible manner. He is super dependable, works very hard and is an absolute asset to every team. I personally really enjoyed working with him and hope our path will cross again. Thanks so much Rob!”

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Nathaly Rodrigues, CSM, CSPO

Senior Program Manager, Commerce, Google

“I worked with Rob for almost 6 years across two separate teams/products at Google, travel and shopping. He has always provided keen insights and helped drive product development through his design expertise and his knowledge of the state of the art when it came to UX principles (especially when it came to the ever changing internal standards). I’ve participated in many productive design sprints led by Rob that were instrumental in forming our teams roadmap. Beyond my professional appreciation for Rob and his contributions he also happens to be one of the kindest and most positive people I’ve had the pleasure to work with and carries that with him into all of his interactions with his colleagues. I sincerely hope to get a chance to work with him again!”

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Avideh Taalimanesh

Staff Software Engineer, Google

“Rob is an excellent source for tireless creativity and reliable delivery at all corners. From humble approachability, to patience and high-quality output, he really bridges gaps between engineering, UX and management - and at large scale, it's quite the feat. Overall, Rob's an absolute pleasure to work with, and anyone would be lucky to have him aboard.”

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Alex Lakas

Design, Mentorship, AI | FAANG, Startups

“Rob is an incredibly talented UX designer. His explorations are thoughtful and he inspires insightful discussions with the many points of view he is able to share with the team. He is also a very fast worker and a wonderful teammate!”

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Jenna Captline

Product Manager, Consumer Shopping, Google

“Rob is a talented designer/director with a range of skills in UI/UX, web applications & mobile apps. You wont find a more helpful and productive designer. His calmness under pressure helps our team stay effective and on task.”

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Will Parton

Founder of Hitch App & UX Consultant

“I have had the immense pleasure of working alongside Rob at Google and his contributions as a Staff UX Designer have been nothing short of extraordinary. With his deep understanding of user-centered design principles, Rob consistently delivers intuitive, impactful, and visually stunning user experiences. Rob excels in: Design Strategy: His ability to craft clear design strategies that align with business goals and user needs is remarkable. Visual and Interaction Design: He creates beautiful and engaging prototypes, decks, and mocks that are useful and stunning. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Rob is an excellent communicator and collaborator, working seamlessly with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders. Beyond these technical skills, Rob is a positive and supportive team member. He is always willing to share knowledge, provide feedback, and go the extra mile to help projects and people succeed. I highly recommend Rob to any organization seeking a top-caliber UX design professional. I am confident he will make a significant impact anywhere he contributes his talents. And any team will be enhanced by his calm and caring presence.”

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Hava Kagle

Personalizing Entertainment Experiences, Netflix

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