# Kidus Solomon > Product Designer @Bloom | Prev Product Design @Walmart Location: Santa Clara, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/kidussolomon Hi 👋🏾 I’m a Product Designer who brings together design thinking, psychology, and visual design to create user-centered solutions. I’ve designed enterprise tools at Walmart and most recently worked on AI-powered investing features at Bloom, a YC-backed startup used by 1.5M+ users. Now, I’m looking for full-time Product Design roles where I can keep solving real problems through design. Let’s connect: kidus.solomon.work@gmail.com 🧑🏾‍💻 ## Work Experience ### Product Designer @ Bloom Jan 2025 – Present | Seattle, WA • Led end-to-end product design for Bloomie, an AI research assistant that helps new investors understand stocks and turn research into investable portfolios, shipped to millions of users. • Redesigned Bloom’s onboarding and paywall flow to remove friction and fix major funnel leaks; when a growth spike brought 1,939 new users, the improved experience converted them into $192K in new subscription revenue in one week, proving the flow could scale under pressure. • Redesigned Bloom’s virtual stock market experience across iPhone, iPad, and web, improving flows and layout patterns so users could understand the competition and track performance more easily across devices. • Conceptualized, designed, and shipped an engaging short-form video experience with interactive quizzes to simplify complex investment education for Gen-Z. • Collaborated cross-functionally to ship ETF screener with geography, theme, sector, and holdings filters. ### Product Designer @ Walmart Global Tech Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Bentonville, AR • Owned the redesign of an internal logistics tool, launched in Q3 2024, used by Walmart’s global logistics team. • Delivered a bulk upload feature, reducing manual processes from 1 week to under 1 minute through stakeholder interviews and rapid prototyping. • Designed responsive iPad interfaces for Walmart Inspect, boosting inspection efficiency for 1,000+ food suppliers. • Collaborated with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to ship validated solutions aligned with business goals. • Sourcing Team 🌎 ### Product Designer and UX Researcher @ Human-Computer Interaction Lab at Santa Clara University Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Santa Clara, California, United States • Led UX research and design for Santa Clara University’s virtual tour platform, enhancing the college decision-making process for prospective students. • Presented work at the Meaningful XR Conference at Stanford University, sharing research and design insights with academic and industry audiences. ### Undergraduate Research Assistant @ Santa Clara University Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Santa Clara, California, United States Consumer Behavior Research Lab. • Researched and worked on projects related to user motivation, goals, decision-making processes, cognitive load, consumer judgment, and time perception. • Conducted qualitative and quantitative research, including behavioral experiments and literature reviews, cleaned and analyzed data, participated in fieldwork, and managed lab experiments. ### IBM Accelerate Design Fellow @ IBM Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 • IBM Accelerate Program on the Design Track (UX). • Participated in bi-weekly sessions that provided valuable insights into various aspects of design, including UX Design, Product Design, Visual Design, Design Research, and the Art of Designing with Intent. • Leveraged mentorship from IBM Lead and Senior designers throughout the 8-week program, acquiring in-depth knowledge of defining design, research methodologies, visual design, and specialized design areas. • Developed a strong understanding of diverse design principles, enhancing design thinking capabilities, and applying them effectively in real-world scenarios. ### Product Design Intern @ Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Silicon Valley, California, United States • Contributed to SafeChat Silicon Valley, a digital support platform developed under Next Door Solutions for survivors of domestic violence. • Designed and implemented a responsive mobile platform that empowers 4,000+ survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault to seek urgent help online, ensuring quick access from any device. • Led a comprehensive UX audit to identify usability gaps, laying the foundation for a new mobile web experience. • Created wireframes and prototypes for the platform, incorporating feedback from engineers and the CEO to ensure alignment with user and business needs. ### Expo and Server for Kati Vegan Thai @ Kati Vegan Thai Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Seattle, Washington, United States ### Screen Printer @ Sanctuary Art Center Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Seattle, Washington, United States • Designed graphics for t-shirts using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. • Printed 1,000+ t-shirts and hoodies for a handful of companies including YMCA & Big Little Gym. • Operated a manual screen printing press, producing high-quality prints on a variety of materials. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Psychology & Graphic Design Santa Clara University ### High School Diploma Garfield High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kidusolomon - Portfolio: https://www.kidus-solomon.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/kidussolomon JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/kidussolomon/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13