John Traub

John Traub is a seasoned 3D Designer at Verizon since October 2019, focusing on the design and development of retail environments. Between January 2019 and present, John also operates Smitten Design, LLC, providing expert design consulting with over a decade of experience in consumer products and retail design. John served as part-time faculty at Parsons School of Design from September 2017 to May 2020, teaching courses in Human Factors & Ergonomics and CAD for Industrial Design. Prior to Verizon, John worked as a Senior Designer for PepsiCo from February 2016 to October 2019, where responsibilities included managing spatial consumer experiences and overseeing project execution. Additionally, John held roles at Smart Design as an Industrial Designer and Intern Coordinator, and at Evo Design as a Designer. John earned a BFA in Industrial Design from the University of Notre Dame in 2011.