# Arman Musaji > UX & Product Designer | Human-Centered Innovation & Ethical AI | Designing Products and Experiences That Serve People Location: Oakland, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/armanmusaji I design products that help people do complex things simply. My path into product design has been intentionally multidisciplinary. I began in graphic design, moved into footwear design, and eventually into digital product design. Each step added a different layer of perspective on how products are imagined, built, and experienced. Today I focus on designing software that people rely on to make important decisions and get meaningful work done. Much of my experience comes from building tools in the financial industry, where clarity, trust, and usability are essential. I enjoy working at the intersection of product thinking, UX strategy, and visual craft. My approach is grounded in understanding the problem deeply, simplifying complexity, and designing systems that feel intuitive the moment someone begins using them. I’m especially drawn to early-stage and fast-moving teams where design plays a central role in shaping the product. I enjoy collaborating closely with founders, engineers, and product leaders to turn ideas into real, working systems. Currently helping design the MVP of a music licensing platform connecting artists and professional sports organizations. Core strengths:
• Product Design
• UX Strategy & Systems Thinking
• Interaction & Interface Design
• Design Systems
• Cross-functional Collaboration ## Work Experience ### Product Design Advisor @ Acrylic🦎 Jan 2026 – Present | California, United States ### Freelance Designer @ Arman Musaji Jan 2003 – Present | Greater Los Angeles Area ### UX Designer 2 @ Edward Jones Jan 2019 – Jan 2026 | Greater St. Louis Area ### Senior UI/UX Designer @ A Show For A Change Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Greater Los Angeles Area • Design, research, prototype for web and mobile. • Collaborate with a Cross functional team • Constant collaboration with developers to ensure quality and execution of designs • Built an exciting, original product, from the ground up, in a startup environment • Responsible for the visual look and feel of the Movikarma Brand ### Director of Social Media @ UXPA Los Angeles (UXPALA) Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 • Created social media posts to enhance user engagement • Researched, posted, created, and shared UX content • Ensured that sponsorship commitments were fulfilled • Covered live events in real time ### Designer for Kids Division @ SKECHERS USA Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Manhattan Beach, California • Focused on the research, conceptualizing, testing, and design of boys footwear • Created branded marketing, graphics, and logos • Presented prototypes for feedback and iterated upon the designs • Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Keynote, Adobe CC, Microsoft Office ### Designer for Ryka @ Caleres, Inc. Jan 2013 – Jan 2017 | St. Louis My responsibilities encompass all aspects of the shoe design. I research trends and the marketplace, create innovative new ways of incorporating materials and technologies, sketch and design footwear, and work with the far East and other product developers to see my designs through to a finish product. ### Senior Designer for Men's Division @ Elan Polo Jan 2008 – Jan 2013 •Design all types, features and categories of footwear: Mens/children's/women's, dress/casual/athletic etc. •Design everything from marketing to aisle displays. •Oversee a team of designers •Work with 3d files of sole designs •Communicate with factories to request and refine samples •Extensive knowledge of current trends and materials relating to mens footwear •My designs helped boost the division to 58 million in sales 49% increase in volume *Expertise in all relevant design software *Conceptualization and trend research ### Graphic Designer and Shoe Designer @ Elan Polo Jan 2002 – Jan 2008 I manage and execute all design projects needed in the Men's Division. ## Education ### Voice User Unterface Design CareerFoundry ### User Experience Design CareerFoundry ### Bachelors in Graphic Design, Interactive Digital Media Webster University ### Associates in Graphic Communications St. Louis Community College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/arman-musaji - Portfolio: https://www.uxfol.io/armanmusaji - Portfolio: https://armanmusaji.myportfolio.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/armanmusaji JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/armanmusaji/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13