Nathan John

About Nathan John

Experienced design leader with deep expertise in workplace design, user experience research, needs mapping, real estate strategy, and operational models. Currently spearheading the definition of innovative, scalable solutions for workspace, meeting environments, and workplace support systems while aligning cost and user experience priorities across Google\'s extensive global real estate portfolio. Over the past two years, led the development and scaling of Google\'s signature Future Workplace offerings, seamlessly integrating design, delivery, and technology. Champion for novel space concepts and operational models; creator of highly successful executive engagement and strategic needs assessment processes. Dedicated to creating adaptable, efficient spaces that enhance organizational productivity and employee experience.

Experience

1. Global Workplace Design Lead

   Google

   Nov 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Category lead for workspace, meeting spaces, and workplace support across Google\'s global real estate portfolio. Responsible for defining what \"good\" looks like in the spaces that support Google\'s core business, including user experience, cost, and real estate implications.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)

  2009 — 2013

• Sarah Lawrence College

  BA, Politics & Photography

  2001 — 2006

Skills

• Rhino 3d
• Adobe Photoshop
• Sustainable Design
• Community Design
• Rendering
• Indesign
• Autocad
• Landscape Architecture
• Illustrator
• Architectures
• Urban Design
• Creative Coding
• Public Speaking
• Urban
• Design Research
• Digital Fabrication
• Rhinocam
• Adobe Illustrator
• Open Space
• Public Realm
• Submittals
• Architectural Design
• Modo
• Advocacy
• Rhino
• Photoshop
• Sketchup
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Model Making
• Architecture
• Placemaking
• Arduino