# Carolina Amiguet > UX Design & Research Lead for Photos at Google Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/carolinaamiguet I am a multi-disciplinary leader with 20+ years of experience across Tech, Fashion, and Consulting. My focus is transforming complex problem spaces into actionable, high-impact solutions by aligning human-centered design with rigorous business objectives.  At Google, I orchestrated the growth of a UXR organization from pre-launch to 1B+ global users. After scaling the research function, I expanded my purview to lead Design and Content, focusing on product rejuvenation for new user segments and overseeing integration of AI first features. I lead through informed trust, using evidence-based narratives to bridge the gap between high-level vision and operational execution. Whether securing executive buy-in for new revenue models or managing $XM+ annual budgets, I consolidate diverse perspectives into a unified product direction.  Core Expertise: • Scaling Operations: Building research pipelines and UX organizations that drive data-informed decisions.  • Strategic Growth: De-risking global launches and rejuvenating product appeal for key demographics.  • Executive Oversight: Cross-functional sponsorship and $XM+ annual budget management.  • Cross-Industry Perspective: Leveraging experience from Fortune 500 tech to high-volume fashion design.  When I’m not scaling products, I’m likely artisanal sourdough baking, traveling, or at the beach. Work eligibility: USA & EU ## Work Experience ### UX Design, Research, Content Lead for Photos @ Google Jan 2024 – Present | New York City Metropolitan Area I lead the integrated UX organization, overseeing Design, Content, and Research to ensure the product remains a strategic engine for the business. Joined the team prior to the launch of Google Photos, grew research to scale for over 1B users globally and continuously adapting to new challenges. ### UX Design & Research Lead for Photos @ Google Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Bay Area ### Head of UX Research for Photos @ Google Jan 2017 – Jan 2023 ### Sr. UX Researcher @ Google Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 ### User Experience Researcher @ Google Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 | Mountain View ### Board Co-Chair @ School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County Jan 2025 – Present | San Jose, California, United States ### Board Member @ School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | San Jose, California, United States ### Execs On Deck Fellow @ On Deck Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 ### WW Service Product Manager @ Hewlett-Packard Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 • Identified market opportunities based on consumer insights, ran minimal viable product tests and worked with cross-functional team to scale new services worldwide for fast growing business unit • Synthesized field research, interviews and shop-along findings; translating to product descriptions • Helped team conduct in-depth interviews and field research exercises (e.g.card sorting prioritization) • Detected target segments and conducted competitive analysis • Contributed to in-house innovation process ### Design Research Associate @ Claro Partners Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 • Integrated tangible findings and customer insights into early stage design and product definition process • Designed material and tool kits for ethnographic field research, ideation sessions and workshops • Conducted expert interviews, developed target profiles and use-case scenarios • Shaped research strategy and deliverables for Fortune (Global) 500 clients ### Fashion Marketing & Communication Coordinator @ IED Barcelona Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 • Actively collaborated in updating the Fashion Marketing and Communication syllabus for future under-grad courses, building a strong relationship with lecturers, internal stakeholders and students. • Coordinated day-to-day activities, managing approximately 80 students and 15 lecturers. ### Account Manager / Client Services @ WGSN Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 • Created client-specific compilations of trend forecasts for future product developments (Desigual, Tempe, Bershka, Puig, Zara, Pepe Jeans Spain). ### Designer @ Liz Claiborne Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 • Implemented re-branding strategy in product design with new creative direction from Isaac Mizrahi • Achieved large volume sales at wholesale and retail when designing “best seller” product portfolios by merging new brand identity with customer insights and latest trends. • Worked with cross-functional team to develop product that met needs and price points of various mass-market retailers and stakeholders. • Traveled to China for design and product development. ### Intern - Production @ Eugenia Kim Jan 2006 – Jan 2006 • Responsible for quality control, on-time delivery and inventory reviews • Maintained communication with vendors ### Intern - Exhibit Design and Fabrication @ Exploratorium Jan 2005 – Jan 2005 • Worked, alongside exhibit designers, at the museum's workshop redesigning and repairing existing displays ## Education ### MA in Marketing & Communication Istituto Europeo di Design Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 ### MA in Design Management Istituto Europeo di Design Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 ### BFA in Industrial Design Rhode Island School of Design Jan 2002 – Jan 2006 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/carolina-amiguet-8a62906 --- Source: https://flows.cv/carolinaamiguet JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/carolinaamiguet/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-30