Yan Schober

Yan Schober is an accomplished design professional with extensive experience in user experience and product design. Currently serving as Director UX at Google since December 2015 after joining through the Bebop acquisition, Schober previously held multiple positions at Autodesk from 2005 to 2015, including User Experience Architect and Sr. Principal User Experience Designer, where strategic direction was set for the AutoCAD Web product line. Earlier roles at Autodesk focused on leading design efforts for the AutoCAD family and ensuring high-quality implementation of features. Schober's career began at Hart Howerton as a Job Captain, and an internship at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum provided early exposure to design. Academic credentials include a BFA and BA in Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design, a Bachelor of Architecture from Roger Williams University, and ongoing studies at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.