Nicole Johnson🇺🇸

About Nicole Johnson

Director, HMI Architecture at Rivian

I'm a passionate UX leader with over 9 years of proven experience in designing innovative product and user experiences that accelerate the growth of companies. My catalyst into user experience was in 2011 when I decided to follow my passion for design and entrepreneurship and co-founded MusicBoxe, an online music studio that turned creating a song into a simple and social experience. The accelerated growth and learnings that come from running a startup are lessons and experience I still leverage to this day.

Since then, I've had the unique opportunity to be exposed to and work with a variety of global brands in the connected health and beauty industry, as well as the automotive and mobility sectors. My skill sets are diverse, which allows the flexibility to work across many levels of an organization, from leadership teams to tactical product teams to create meaningful solutions. I believe in remaining perpetually curious, and love big challenges and excel under ambiguous conditions. Of all the things I value most, it's working with great people while making really cool stuff.

I’m originally from Chicago, but based in Los Angeles, and currently Senior Design Manager, HMI Architecture @ Rivian.

I love connecting with and mentoring other designers and I had the privilege of having amazing mentors when I first started out, so looking forward to paying it forward.

Expertise

Sessions with Nicole Johnson

• Mentorship Session (30 min): General mentorship

What mentees say

“Nicole is beyond awesome as a mentor. I had the opportunity to meet with her in two occasions to talk about my background and my portfolio. The advice I got is allowing me to position myself for success in the design industry. If you need direct feedback or advice look no further. I also got the opportunity to hear about her background which is very inspiring.”

“My mentorship session with Nicole was enlightening and actionable. I had the opportunity to speak to how on how to influence design within an organization as a designer. She advises that I should speak the language the people in the leadership position can understand by using data and metrics to back up my argument.”

“Nicole’s deep design expertise and ability to articulate feedback is a boon for any junior designer seeking career advice. During our session she helped me understand how to best position myself as junior designer in a competitive job market.”