Xerxes Irani

Xerxes Irani is a third-generation creative professional currently serving as the Global Director of UX Community & Culture at Google. With a robust background in design, Xerxes has held positions such as Principal Creative Director at Amazon Music and Creative Director for Corbis, where they led creative teams across multiple global locations. They also share their expertise as a board member of the Society of Typographic Aficionados. Xerxes has contributed to academia as an instructor at the University of Washington and the Alberta College of Art & Design and has successfully partnered with notable estates on brand positioning projects. Throughout their career, Xerxes has fostered innovation and thought leadership in user experience design and has a rich history of creative direction in various prestigious organizations.