Josh M.

Josh M. is an experienced UX Engineer II currently working at Niantic Spatial, Inc. since May 2025, following a similar role at Niantic, Inc. from May 2022 to May 2025. Josh has led significant projects, including Human AR UX design focusing on hand tracking and face effects, as well as participating in various innovative AR projects for prominent clients such as Disney and American Express as a Creative XR Developer at Tactic. Prior to these roles, Josh gained experience as an AR Designer at XR Lab @ Berkeley, a product design consultant for Target and Electronic Arts, and held an internship in augmented reality design at IDOT. Josh is also a founding director of a non-profit initiative focused on accessible design education for high school students. Josh holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cognitive Science from the University of California, Berkeley.