# Eunjoo Kim > AI UX Lead @Gemini, Google DeepMind Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/eunjoo As a UX design leader at Google DeepMind, I drive the user experience for Google Gemini's groundbreaking multi-modal conversational AI. My focus is on crafting intuitive and engaging interactions that seamlessly integrate with device ecosystem - XR glasses, wearables, cars, and more. With over 25 years of experience in UX design and strategy, I've spearheaded innovation at leading global technology companies like Samsung, Motorola, Qualcomm, and Google. My passion lies in humanizing technology and creating inclusive experiences across diverse platforms, from AI and wearables to augmented reality and mobile. Recognized for my contributions to the field, I was shortlisted as one of the top 18 women leading the way in wearable tech and VR in 2016, and a top 50 wearable tech game changer by Wearable magazine. I'm driven by a deep commitment to designing technology that empowers and delights everyone. ## Work Experience ### Sr. Staff UX Design Lead @ Google DeepMind Jan 2024 – Present | California, United States Leading the UX strategy and execution for cutting-edge Gemini integrations across Google’s multi-device ecosystem - XR glasses, smartwatches, cars, and more, shaping novel interaction by bringing multimodal AI to the most personal and contextual platforms directly into users' daily lives. Highlights: - Pioneered Ambient AI for Wearables: Directed the launch of Gemini for wrist-worn devices, including developing the industry-leading "Raise to Talk" feature on Pixel Watch 4, enabling the most intuitive, gesture-based AI interaction for users on the move. - Transformed the In-Vehicle Experience: Spearheaded the integration of Gemini for driving, delivering a hands-free, voice-first companion that enables drivers to stay productive and safe while navigating. ### Sr. Staff UX Design Lead, Google Gemini @ Google Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 - Led Gemini integration with Android OS and Google apps, increasing user engagement by enabling better contextual and in-the-moment user experience. - Launched a secure hands-free Gemini experience without unlocking a phone by developing a novel authentication method that balances convenience and user data protection. - Launched redesigned Google Assistant on Android Auto to help drivers access information and complete tasks more safely and efficiently via intuitive multi-modal conversation while driving. - Active mentor for GFSA(Google for Startups Accelerator), hosted a UX design and product inclusion workshop for small start-ups. ### UX Design Lead, Google Assistant @ Google Jan 2018 – Jan 2022 | Mountain View, California - Spearheaded the development of a brand-new Google Assistant UX for Google’s first Pixel Watch product from ideation to global shipping - Directed Google Assistant’s hearables(voice only & hands free) UX for Pixel Buds - Defined and designed new Google Assistant framework and experience on Pixel 4, shifting from app model to OS layer model ### Principal UX Designer @ Samsung Electronics Jan 2013 – Jan 2018 | Seoul, Korea - Directed user experience designs for the Samsung smart watch line-up; Gear Sport, Gear S3 & S2 & S, and Gear 2. The world best circular and rotating bezel UX - Directed user experience designs for the Samsung fitness band line-up; Gear Fit2 & Pro, Gear Fit, and the Samsung hearable line-up; Gear IconX - Directed Tizen wearable platform OS UX for the Samsung wearable products and its SDK(Software Development Kit) - Directed user experience designs for Gear VR(Virtual Reality) and its applications(Gallery, Browser, Notifications, etc.), 2014&2015 PRODUCT AWARDS - Samsung Gear Sport : Innovation Award, CES 2018 - Samsung Gear IconX 2018 : Innovation Award, CES 2018 - Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro : Innovation Award, CES 2018 - Samsung Gear Fit2 : iF Design Award, 2017 (https://ifworlddesignguide.com/entry/208267-samsung-gear-fit2-ux) : Innovation Award, CES 2017 - Samsung Gear S3 : Best Innovation Award, CES 2017 - Samsung Gear S2 UX : IDEA Bronze, 2016 (http://www.idsa.org/awards/idea/digital-design/gear-s2-ux) : Best Connected Consumer Electronic Device, MWC 2016 : Innovation Award, CES 2016 - Samsung Gear Fit UX : Good Design Award, 2014 ### User Experience Designer, Sr. Staff @ Qualcomm Jan 2007 – Jan 2013 | Greater San Diego Area - Led user experience designs for Vuforia(Qualcomm’s augmented reality platform) ecosystem, including AR apps, developer management system, and developer portal site ** Delivered a talk titled the UX design for AR at Augmented World Expo conference 2013 - Led user experience designs for BREW ecosystem, including app store mobile clients for end-users, catalog management system for carriers, and developer portal site for developers ### UI Manager @ Motorola Jan 2004 – Jan 2007 | Greater Chicago Area [ User Interaction Design Manager ] Sep. 06 – Oct. 07 - Managed the Design Refinement team to bridge mobile UI design concept to implementation for future products targeting different regions globally - Managed the Connectivity UI team and projects related to mobile connection applications such as calling, VoIP, WiFi, Browser, and more. [ Lead UI Designer ] Aug. 04 – Aug. 06 - Led a UI design team, guided Jr. & Sr.designers through design consultation, took initiatives on complex projects - Delivered UI specs for Push to Talk services and calling related services ### Interface Design Specialist @ Blackwell Consulting Services Jan 2002 – Jan 2004 | Greater Chicago Area Client: #1 auto insurance company in USA - Involved full product development cycle and played a key UI designer role - Awarded a Partnership Award for excellent performance, Apr. 2004 - Developed 155 UI specifications and coordinated with off shore developers to communicate design requirements. UI specifications and window flow diagrams were recognized as best deliverables by a project team. - Developed information architecture and designed user interaction for one of the most complicated client projects - Conducted user research and developed user interfaces to enhance a customer management web-based system ### Interface Designer @ IIT Institute of Design Jan 2000 – Jan 2002 | Greater Chicago Area - Designed information architecture and interfaces of Institute of Design Intranet by identifying user needs - Designed user interfaces of knowledge-based design database website. Achieved 200% database increase in qualitative and quantitative efficiency - Created the entire editorial design of Visible Language 34.3, one of the most historical design journals, published in Oct. 00 ### Design intern, Visual Studio Environment @ Microsoft Jan 2001 – Jan 2001 | Greater Seattle Area - Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team and delivered a preliminary design solution for Microsoft BizTalk2002 - Designed an internal website of user personas to help the development team get better understand users ### Multimedia Designer @ CJ Corporation Jan 1997 – Jan 1998 | Seoul, Korea A leading consumer product company, Seoul, Korea - Planned and designed Cheil Jedang corporation website through market research and user analysis -Designed the e-shopping website for Chinese New Year holiday gift shoppers. Reduced customer response time by 40% -Established a multimedia team and taught multimedia skills and HCI principles to internal designers ### Web Designer @ DIGITAL CHOSUNILBO Inc. Jan 1996 – Jan 1997 | Seoul, Korea - Directed a UI design team responsible for designing Digital Chosun Internet news site for better user experience - Planned and designed the second and third versions of Digital Chosun Internet news site for easier access and browsing - Created thirty five Internet sites aimed to provide online users with entertainment and education ### Interface Designer @ Samsung SDS Jan 1995 – Jan 1996 | Seoul, Korea - Designed interfaces for Video On Demand Internet service and pilot projects for ease of use ### Lecturer @ Hongik University Jan 1994 – Jan 1994 | Seoul, Korea - Taught computer graphic software to 75 students, 20 hours a week, during the summer and winter of 1994 ## Education ### BFA in Information Design Ewha Womans University 이화여자대학교 ### Master of Design in Human Computer Interaction, Design Illinois Institute of Technology ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/eunjookim --- Source: https://flows.cv/eunjoo JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/eunjoo/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13