Summary
Alex Gibson is a product designer with nine years of experience building engaging digital experiences from motion-led prototypes to polished product interfaces, currently shaping the user experience at Rive in San Francisco. He progressed through hands-on roles in motion and senior design into leadership positions at W12 and W12 Studios, blending animation, 3D, and interaction design to inform product decisions. Alex’s background in broadcast media (First Class BSc) and early work on cross-platform content and corporate animation gives him a strong visual storytelling sensibility that informs technical UX choices. Colleagues rely on him to translate complex briefs into cohesive design systems and motion-driven interactions that improve clarity and engagement. He brings a rare combination of studio-level craft and product-focused iteration, comfortable moving between detailed motion assets and strategic design direction. Based in the Bay Area, he pairs studio discipline with startup agility to deliver designs that scale across platforms.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
GCSE, GCSE at Sharnbrook Upper School
Harrold Middle School
Business Studies, Media, Financial Studies, Psychology, Business Studies, Media, Financial Studies, Psychology at Sharnbrook Sixth Form
BSc, Broadcast Media, First Class Honours, BSc, Broadcast Media, First Class Honours at Brunel University