Rob Knox
Design Program Leader | Culture Shaper | Strategic Operator — Transforming how teams work through trust, truth-telling, and collaboration at the intersection of design, technology, and storytelling.
- Role
- Director of Design Pm, Windows Devices, Design Research at Microsoft
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rob Knox
Transforming how teams work by building trust, surfacing hard truths, and fostering creative, collaborative momentum. Proven track record driving innovation across AI, mixed reality, public sector partnerships, and large-scale product incubation—operating at the intersection of design, technology, and storytelling. Most recently served as Director of Design Program Management at Microsoft (Windows + Devices), with deep expertise in aligning cross-functional teams, scaling design operations, and translating vision into prototypes, programs, and products that influence multi-billion-dollar outcomes. Known for shaping culture, leading with empathy, and executing in fast-paced, ambiguity-rich environments. Work has been honored with Emmy, Clio, Addy, Telly, New York Festivals, and PromaxBDA (GEMA) awards.
Experience
Director of Design Pm, Windows Devices, Design Research
Jan 2023 — Present · Redmond, WA, US
Drive execution across research and design within the Microsoft Surface and Mixed Reality Devices design organization. Facilitate cross-team and cross-org collaboration and alignment on programs of record and incubation initiatives alike.
Education
San Francisco State University
Theater Arts
San Francisco State University
Creative Arts studies
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.