Tom Watson

Facebook

Early Product Designer

2009 – 2013

As one of Facebook's early product designers, I helped set core product and team foundations during a period of hypergrowth. I created the first Facebook Interface Guidelines, designed early mobile experiences across iOS, Android, and mobile web, and shipped products including Places and Photos.

Because the team was still small, the role extended beyond feature work into culture and hiring. I helped recruit early design talent and worked closely with leadership as responsibilities and stakes grew, which set up my transition from hands-on execution into larger team-building work.