# Hyun Jong Won

> R&D |  Vision Pro

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/hyunjongwon

Hyun Jong Won is a multi-faceted Designer/Developer with 10+ years of experience creating digital and physical products, from video games and health applications to furniture and buildings.

Hyun Jong graduated with a Masters degree in Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University, where he specialized in game and product design. He is proficient in game engines, level editors, and 3D content creation tools.

An architect by training, Hyun Jong received a Bachelors degree in Architectural Studies from the University of Waterloo, during which he practiced at internationally acclaimed design studios. He designed and built physical objects and environments, from furniture and temporary pavilions to residential, commercial, corporate, and cultural buildings. He is proficient in traditional handicraft and computer-aided advanced fabrication.

## Work Experience
### Senior AR/VR Prototyper @ Apple
Jan 2022 – Present | Sunnyvale, California, United States
-Research & Development, Vision Products Group.

### AR Design Prototyper @ Samsung Research America (SRA)
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Mountain View, California, United States
-Researched, designed, and prototyped proof-of-concepts for emerging devices in AR Platform Lab.
-Collaborated with engineers and product managers to produce end-to-end Augmented Reality experiences.

### Advisor (Design & Technology) @ Novobeing
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
-Advised an early-stage startup developing Digital Therapeutics (DTx) to address mental health needs in cancer care, partnering with multiple large cancer-focused health institutions in the US.

### Senior Game Designer @ White Elk LLC
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Los Angeles, California, United States
-Worked on an unannounced Virtual Reality game title (Narrative Puzzle Platformer).
-Created level layouts, scripted gameplay scenarios and designed puzzles.

### Game & Product Designer II @ Penumbra, Inc.
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Alameda, California, United States
-Designed a Virtual Reality application that enables physical and occupational therapists to assist patients with neurovascular & neurodegenerative diseases in recovering motor and cognitive skills.
-Prototyped and polished gameplay mechanics used in playtest sessions with target patients.
-Led a team of artists, animators, engineers, and sound designers as the project designer & producer.

### Oculus Launch Pad Fellow @ Oculus VR
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Menlo Park, California, United States
-Selected in a cohort of 100 promising creators to develop proof-of-concept experiences in 90 days.
-Prototyped a total of 10+ PoCs exploring hyper-casual genre games in Virtual Reality.

### Graduate Teaching Assistant @ Carnegie Mellon University
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
-Assisted in instructing first-year graduates in game development pipelines (Building Virtual Worlds).
-Authored course materials on game design, character animation and environment art.

### Architectural Designer @ Without Walls Limited
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Toronto, Canada
-Designed and planned a 40+ acre industrial redevelopment, in accordance with the project's financial assessments and the municipal zoning by-laws.
-Pitched design service proposals to potential clientele, securing the company's first major client.

### Architectural Designer @ UNStudio
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
-Assisted in designing cultural museums, corporate headquarters, and mega commercial shopping malls.

### Architectural Designer @ Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | New York, New York, United States
-Participated in the design and the proposal of 2 performance theaters, one of which won first place.

### Architectural Designer @ Rice + Lipka Architects
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | New York, New York, United States
-Designed branding strategies for a luxury fashion retailer including: store layouts, product display, interior finishes, and furniture.

### Architectural Designer @ Kearns Mancini Architects Inc.
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Toronto, Canada
-Designed and produced construction drawings for a major banking services branch, in accordance with its branding manuals and standards.

### Architectural Designer @ SAMOO Architects & Engineers
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea
-Researched and analyzed major university residences for institutional projects in South Korea.


## Education
### Master's Degree in Entertainment Technology
Carnegie Mellon University

### Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Studies
University of Waterloo


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hywon
- Portfolio: http://wontwothree.net/

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Last updated: 2026-03-25