Hi, I'm Tobi Lebron - Senior Staff Designer | Design Lead at Google
I am passionate about the intersection of human-centered design and emerging AI technology. I thrive in complex environments where I can build ethical frameworks, mentor design talent, and lead teams.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Served as a UX lead at Time Inc. and established an independent design consultancy before joining a major tech firm.
Currently leads design teams at Google focused on the responsible development and implementation of AI.
Provides expert guidance on scaling design organizations and embedding ethical principles into AI-driven product strategies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Craft
Early career focus on honing UX lead capabilities and independent design consultancy.
✦ UX Design
✦ Creative Direction
Leadership Evolution
Transitioned into large-scale people management and operational design oversight at major tech companies.
✦ UX Management
✦ Team Leadership
Strategic AI Focus
Current phase focused on driving design strategy for responsible AI systems at global scale.
✦ Design Strategy
✦ AI Ethics
💪🏻 Superpowers
Architect of Organizational Design
Scaling design teams for complex product environments.
✦ Develops robust frameworks that align design output with company-wide strategic objectives.
✦ Cultivates design cultures that balance creative autonomy with operational discipline.
✦ Leads multi-disciplinary teams through periods of significant growth and structural transition.
Responsible AI Practitioner
Integrating ethical guardrails into emerging technology.
✦ Translates high-level ethical principles into concrete design systems and product behavior.
✦ Defines standards for user trust in models that integrate generative intelligence.
✦ Advocates for transparency and user agency within automated workflows.
Strategic Design Synthesis
Bridging technical requirements and user-facing experiences.
✦ Unpacks complex technical constraints into intuitive, human-centered product narratives.
✦ Synthesizes qualitative research and data analytics to drive design direction.
✦ Facilitates stakeholder alignment across engineering, product, and leadership functions.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new paradigms in responsible AI within global design ecosystems.
✦ Connecting with peers to discuss the cultural impact of emerging technologies.
✦ Seeking opportunities to influence industry standards for human-centric automated design.
I can help with
✦ Mentoring emerging design leaders on navigating large-scale organizational complexity.
✦ Advising startups on integrating ethical frameworks early into their AI product roadmaps.
✦ Reviewing product design strategies to ensure alignment between business goals and user safety.
I would love your help on
✦ Learning how different industries are practically measuring the success of responsible AI initiatives.
✦ Gaining fresh perspectives from cross-functional leaders outside of traditional design silos.
✦ Identifying creative opportunities to contribute to professional communities focused on ethics in tech.