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Tim Hykes

WASHINGTON DC

UX DESIGNER & STRATEGIST

Designing the future of Agentic experiences.

I’m Tim Hykes, a DC-based UX Designer at Google.I lead the design for Fantasy Sports in Google's AI Mode, turning complex data into play.

Currently, I’m reimagining the search experience by building AIM (AI Mode)—a conversational assistant that acts as an agent for fantasy sports fans. Beyond the screen, my work is rooted in over a decade of advocacy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, having co-founded the Design + Diversity Conference to bridge the gap between design and human representation. I believe the most powerful digital products are the ones that make everyone feel seen and empowered.

Capabilities

I help global brands and products evolve by creating deeply human, accessible connections through strategic UX and AI-powered innovation.

01

Interaction Design & AI

Reimagining search through AI Mode (AIM) to create conversational, agentic experiences that solve complex user tasks and simplify data.

02

Inclusive Design Strategy

Leveraging over a decade of DEI leadership to build equitable product frameworks that ensure digital experiences resonate with diverse global audiences.

03

Strategic UX Leadership

Leading cross-functional teams across engineering, legal, and product to navigate ambiguity and deliver high-impact, user-centered solutions at scale.

04

Mentorship & Community

Fostering the next generation of design leaders through advocacy, workshops, and platforms like the Design + Diversity conference.

Experience

Interaction Designer

Google

2022 — Present

Operations Team Lead / UX Consultant

World Wide Technology

2019 — 2022

Senior Ecommerce Designer

Caleres, Inc. (Allen Edmonds)

2018 — 2019

User Experience Designer

Wells Fargo Advisors

2017 — 2018

Lead UX Designer

LaunchCode

2016 — 2017

User Experience Designer

RoverTown

2015 — 2016

Art Director

Spoke Marketing

2013 — 2015

Web Design Associate

Answers.com

2012 — 2013