ML/AI Design Leader Driving User-Centric Innovation for Intuitive Products
ML/AI Design Leader Driving User-Centric Innovation for Intuitive Products
ML/AI Design Leader Driving User-Centric Innovation for Intuitive Products
ABOUT
ABOUT
Hi, 👋🏽 I’m Amber Heinbockel, Head of Design for Core Machine Learning Developer tools at Google, based in Boston, MA.
Approach
Approach
I believe in a human-centered approach to UX design, after all people are at the heart of the products we build. Through design thinking workshops and close collaboration with stakeholders, I lead teams that craft solutions that solve user problems and align with business objectives.
Years of
Experience
Years of
Experience
Years of
Experience
18
BIG TECH
9yrs
Teams LEad
+8
MENTOR MINUTESS
100k+
Building the future of digital experiences
Building the future of digital experiences
I'm a UX Design Leader with a passion for crafting user experiences that captivate users and deliver real-world business impact. My experience leading UX teams at industry giants like Google and Twitter, coupled with ventures in the startup world, has instilled in me a deep understanding of building cutting-edge projects across industries. As a leader, I foster a collaborative approach that values diverse perspectives. This, I believe, is key to pushing boundaries and driving innovation in every project. I'm particularly energized by tackling personalization challenges and developing AI-driven tools that power the future.
Vision
UX plays a critical role developing a strategy for the future. It requires me to create a clear vision and roadmap of where the organization wants to be and identify the necessary steps to achieve that vision.
Design Systems
Creating design systems that are the blueprint for product consistency, engineering feasibility and accessibility
is a passion of mine.
Grow & Mentor
I make it a priority to dedicate 20% of my personal and professional time to mentoring individuals at various levels, roles, and career aspirations.
Collaborator
I have a track record of fostering alignment among stakeholders that effectively drive product strategy in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Vision
UX plays a critical role developing a strategy for the future. It requires me to create a clear vision and roadmap of where the organization wants to be and identify the necessary steps to achieve that vision.
Design Systems
Creating design systems that are the blueprint for product consistency, engineering feasibility and accessibility
is a passion of mine.
Grow & Mentor
I make it a priority to dedicate 20% of my personal and professional time to mentoring individuals at various levels, roles, and career aspirations.
Collaborate
I have a track record of fostering alignment among stakeholders that effectively drive product strategy in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Portfolio Sizzle Reel
Sizzle Reel
We are just getting started. See the sizzle reel? Its just a snapshot of my creative journey showcasing a diverse range of projects and and how I work.
We are just getting started. See the sizzle reel? Its just a snapshot of my creative journey showcasing a diverse range of projects and and how I work.
We are just getting started. See the sizzle reel? Its just a snapshot of my creative journey showcasing a diverse range of projects and and how I work.
Experience
Experience
Experience
CURRENT
CURRENT
Head of Design, Core ML
Mentor
Google + ADP List
Google + ADP List
Staff UX Lead, Firebase
Product Handwriting AI, Area 120
Sr. UX Design, Android
Sr. Product Design, WearOS
Early Career
Early Career
Sr. Product Design
Creative Director
Cantina Co.
Cantina Co.
Sr. Art Director
Rival Marketing
Rival Marketing
Senior IA Designer & Developer
MembersFirst
MembersFirst
What folks are saying…
What folks are saying…
What folks are saying…
I had the privilege of being mentored by Amber, whom I met through ADPlist. Her guidance brought clarity to my struggles as a designer. Amber's positive demeanor and mentorship made a lasting impact. Grateful our paths crossed.
Sesan Osanyinbi
Product Designer | UX Advocate | ADPlist Mentor
at
ADP List
I had the privilege of being mentored by Amber, whom I met through ADPlist. Her guidance brought clarity to my struggles as a designer. Amber's positive demeanor and mentorship made a lasting impact. Grateful our paths crossed.
Sesan Osanyinbi
Product Designer | UX Advocate | ADPlist Mentor
at
ADP List
Amber was a delight to talk to. She helped me figure out how to frame my experience, my strengths, and how to present myself better in interviews & in my portfolio. I found her criticisms and feedback to be constructive and actionable. I left the session feeling inspired and reassured. I would definitely recommend her for help with figuring out your storytelling/figuring out your strengths.
Brandon Tran
Freelance Designer
at
Amber is one of the best mentors I've ever had! She's really easy to talk to, enthusiastic, and gets straight to the point. She's great at giving me career advice from a big-picture perspective. I can't wait to apply what I've learned from our talks into updating my portfolio and improving my presentations. Looking forward to meeting her again.
Yilun Sun
Product Designer
at
Columbia University
I had the privilege of being mentored by Amber, whom I met through ADPlist. Her guidance brought clarity to my struggles as a designer. Amber's positive demeanor and mentorship made a lasting impact. Grateful our paths crossed.
Sesan Osanyinbi
Product Designer | UX Advocate | ADPlist Mentor
at
ADP List
I had the privilege of being mentored by Amber, whom I met through ADPlist. Her guidance brought clarity to my struggles as a designer. Amber's positive demeanor and mentorship made a lasting impact. Grateful our paths crossed.
Sesan Osanyinbi
Product Designer | UX Advocate | ADPlist Mentor
at
ADP List
Amber was a delight to talk to. She helped me figure out how to frame my experience, my strengths, and how to present myself better in interviews & in my portfolio. I found her criticisms and feedback to be constructive and actionable. I left the session feeling inspired and reassured. I would definitely recommend her for help with figuring out your storytelling/figuring out your strengths.
Brandon Tran
Freelance Designer
at
Amber is one of the best mentors I've ever had! She's really easy to talk to, enthusiastic, and gets straight to the point. She's great at giving me career advice from a big-picture perspective. I can't wait to apply what I've learned from our talks into updating my portfolio and improving my presentations. Looking forward to meeting her again.
Yilun Sun
Product Designer
at
Columbia University
I had the privilege of being mentored by Amber, whom I met through ADPlist. Her guidance brought clarity to my struggles as a designer. Amber's positive demeanor and mentorship made a lasting impact. Grateful our paths crossed.
Sesan Osanyinbi
Product Designer | UX Advocate | ADPlist Mentor
at
ADP List
I had the privilege of being mentored by Amber, whom I met through ADPlist. Her guidance brought clarity to my struggles as a designer. Amber's positive demeanor and mentorship made a lasting impact. Grateful our paths crossed.
Sesan Osanyinbi
Product Designer | UX Advocate | ADPlist Mentor
at
ADP List
Amber was a delight to talk to. She helped me figure out how to frame my experience, my strengths, and how to present myself better in interviews & in my portfolio. I found her criticisms and feedback to be constructive and actionable. I left the session feeling inspired and reassured. I would definitely recommend her for help with figuring out your storytelling/figuring out your strengths.
Brandon Tran
Freelance Designer
at
Amber is one of the best mentors I've ever had! She's really easy to talk to, enthusiastic, and gets straight to the point. She's great at giving me career advice from a big-picture perspective. I can't wait to apply what I've learned from our talks into updating my portfolio and improving my presentations. Looking forward to meeting her again.
Yilun Sun
Product Designer
at
Columbia University
I had the privilege of being mentored by Amber, whom I met through ADPlist. Her guidance brought clarity to my struggles as a designer. Amber's positive demeanor and mentorship made a lasting impact. Grateful our paths crossed.
Sesan Osanyinbi
Product Designer | UX Advocate | ADPlist Mentor
at
ADP List
I had the privilege of being mentored by Amber, whom I met through ADPlist. Her guidance brought clarity to my struggles as a designer. Amber's positive demeanor and mentorship made a lasting impact. Grateful our paths crossed.
Sesan Osanyinbi
Product Designer | UX Advocate | ADPlist Mentor
at
ADP List
Amber was a delight to talk to. She helped me figure out how to frame my experience, my strengths, and how to present myself better in interviews & in my portfolio. I found her criticisms and feedback to be constructive and actionable. I left the session feeling inspired and reassured. I would definitely recommend her for help with figuring out your storytelling/figuring out your strengths.
Brandon Tran
Freelance Designer
at
Amber is one of the best mentors I've ever had! She's really easy to talk to, enthusiastic, and gets straight to the point. She's great at giving me career advice from a big-picture perspective. I can't wait to apply what I've learned from our talks into updating my portfolio and improving my presentations. Looking forward to meeting her again.
Yilun Sun
Product Designer
at
Columbia University
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