Namhee Koo

Namhee Koo has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of design. Namhee is currently the VP of Design at Routable, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to joining Routable, Namhee worked as a Design Advisor at MOLOCO from February 2021 to November 2021.

Namhee's longest tenure was at Gusto! where they served as the Head of Product Design from May 2017 to November 2020. At Gusto!, they played a key role in creating a better work-life balance by simplifying and personalizing complicated business tasks such as payroll, HR, and benefits.

Before Gusto!, Namhee was the Head of Design at Lookout from December 2014 to April 2017. Namhee also held positions at YouTube, where they served as the Interim UX Director & Co-Lead from May 2012 to August 2014, and as a UX Manager from November 2009 to April 2012. Prior to YouTube, Namhee worked at Google as a Sr. User Experience Designer from December 2006 to October 2009.

Their career in design started at Insight Product Development, where they worked as an Interaction Designer from 2003 to 2006.

Namhee Koo holds a Bachelor's degree in Visual & Industrial Design from Seoul National University. Additionally, Namhee holds a Master's degree in Communication Planning & Information Design from Carnegie Mellon University. No information is provided regarding the specific years of enrollment or completion for either degree.