John Williard

John Williard is an experienced design professional with a strong background in product design and management. Currently serving as a Senior Design Manager at Autodesk since March 2019, John previously held roles as Senior Product Designer and Design Manager. Prior to Autodesk, John worked as a Senior Product Designer at BuildingConnected and spent several years at Joulebug, where responsibilities included Head of Product, Product Designer, Product Manager, and UX Designer. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor in Environmental Design/Architecture from North Carolina State University. Early career experience includes freelance graphic design, architectural internship, and positions at Philmont Scout Ranch, where John trained and guided scouts.