# Ben Hu > Sr. Product Designer | Prev. Zoox | UC Davis Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/benhu Feel free to reach out to me for access to my portfolio. My role is to collaborate with cross-functional teams and designing the following tools: enterprise, developer operations, geospatial mapping, fleet management, AI automated processes. These products are meant to improve the team’s operational experience. I also focus on bringing transparency, accessibility, and impact to my products. Prior work experience with architectural software such as, AutoCAD, BIM360, 3D modeling tools, and geospatial interfaces. ## Work Experience ### Senior Product Designer @ Zoox Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | Foster City, CA • Designed 0-to-1 products such as, AI automations, developer, fleet and admin operations • Developed a deep understanding of autonomous vehicle workflows through field studies, interviews, and direct observation of engineering processes. • Used qualitative and quantitative user research insights to navigate through hypotheses. • Collaborated with PMs, Engineers, and TPMs to define requirements and translate them into clear, effective workflows. • Designed patterns for design system ranging from colors, typography, and animations • Built high-fidelity 2D and 3D prototypes with AI tools (Figma, Replit, Cursor, React, Three.js) to gather iterative feedback that is part of the new design process • Increased execution speed for mapping personnel by simplifying multi-step workflows, which saved 80% of their time. • Helped engineering ship features faster by providing prototypes built by Cursor and Replit that removed guesswork. ### Senior Product Designer @ CommonSpirit Health Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Englewood, CO • Delivered end-to-end applications in a fast-moving, multidisciplinary environment. • Conducted stakeholder and user interviews and integrated findings into final designs. • Applied qualitative and quantitative data to inform design decisions. • Created clear information architecture and elegant visual compositions across clinician workflows. • Consolidated companies design system files, reducing time spent from searching by 50% • Improved decision-making by grounding designs in clear user research insights. • Strict adherence to accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 and 2.2) and HIPPA compliance. • Improved collaboration between clinical, product, and engineering teams. ### Product Designer @ Meta Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Menlo Park, CA • Designed complex internal tools across interactive systems and enterprise workflows. • Worked cross-functionally with engineering and PM partners to refine the production experiences. • Built Figma prototypes and iterative flows to explore multiple solution paths. • Increased adoption of internal tools by 15% by improving usability and clarity. • Reduced engineering iteration cycles through clearer user flows and design specifications. • Improved platform consistency by aligning tools to shared design system patterns. ### Digital Design Specialist @ Meta Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Menlo Park, California, United States • Designed enterprise tools supporting construction handoff operations and management teams. • Conducted user interviews, workflow mapping, and onsite research to understand user needs. • Produced high-quality 2D and 3D UX/UI work with clear composition and visual clarity using Figma • Supported engineers with assets and design system alignment to ensure implementation quality. • Provided production CAD/BIM support to architects and engineers to meet project needs • Streamlined engineering handoff with precise visuals and interaction specs. • Increased daily user adoption by 150% in 1 year through targeted UX refinements. ### Project Designer @ MD Fotheringham, Landscape Architects, Inc. Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | Walnut Creek, CA • Designed, developed, and reviewed drawings and 3D models for landscape architecture projects • Assured CAD/BIM document standards are met and archives documents appropriately • Conducted research, conceived, sketched, and tested stakeholders’ experiences • Contributed to the upgrade of the design process, worked collaboratively with lead designers • Prepared design documents, including analysis, sketches, reports, and presentations • Made strategic design and user-experience decisions for both technical and best-design practices ### Associate Planner @ City of Davis Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | 23 Russell Blvd, Davis, CA 95618 • Incorporated sustainable design practices in landscape enhancement projects using CAD/BIM • Consulted city planner in building concepts that adapt to City’s accessible dwelling unit codes • Assisted with department's planning functions, through research and policy study • Rendered project materials and architectural renderings with Microsoft Office/Adobe Suite ### Design Manager (Landscape) @ University of California, Davis Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | 215 Sage St, Davis CA 95616 • Responsible for creating 3D visual media for project visualization during the course of design • Implemented 3D visualization production processes for modeling, texturing, lighting and environment setup, as well as real-time development of design • Developed, implemented, and enforced BIM/CAD Standards and file organization ### Office Assistant @ University of California, Davis Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | 113 N Quad, Davis, CA 95616 • Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone, email, and in-person requests for information • Provided technical support and CAD documents plotting assistance for faculty and students • Worked with peers and supervisors to maintain the department’s inventory ### Utilities Analyst @ University of California, Davis Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | 740 Garrod Drive, Davis, CA 95616 • Analyzed CAD/BIM documents, data, and manuals to determine precise building dimensions • Responsible for eliminating outdated records in the GIS database and following facility protocols • Input data and verifies existing databases of utility pipelines and exterior-light fixtures • Survey field-work analysis of building exterior lighting, utility valves, and street lights ### Assistant Director (Picnic Day Annual Event) @ University of California, Davis Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | 349 Memorial Union One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616 • Served on board of 16 undergraduates and faculty advisers to plan and regulate Picnic Day • Assisted the Entertainment Director to contact performers and plan performance layouts • Facilitated 10 professional organizations and over 30 student volunteers to stay on schedule • Lead a team of employees in coordinating first aid, digital equipment, and technical-support ### Technician @ RC IPHONE REPAIR Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | 218 E St, Davis, CA 95616 • Diagnosed malfunctioning Apple mobile hardware and software through Mac command line • Troubleshooted operating systems and software • Replaced internal hardware components on iPhone and iPad devices ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Landscape Architecture University of California, Davis ### Certificate in UX/UI Design UC Berkeley Extension ### Minor in Film/Cinema/Video Studies University of California, Davis ### High School Diploma Leland High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/benhudesign - Portfolio: https://benhudesign.notion.site/Portfolio-2a30ce8f423b80f08e81cddc832af082 --- Source: https://flows.cv/benhu JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/benhu/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-16