# Roya Paydarfar

> Product Designer

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/roya

I am passionate about the intersection of human-centered design, social entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies. I believe that design, alongside interdisciplinary collaboration, has the power to share stories, spread empathy, and foster accessible digital and physical spaces.

## Work Experience
### Product Designer @ Aligned (previously Squadformers)
Jan 2024 – Present

### Founder @ SnoutScout
Jan 2023 – Present | New York, United States

### Product Designer @ Chptr
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Product Designer @ ClosedLoop.ai
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

### Product Designer @ Zero (zerogrocery.com)
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

### Founder & UX Researcher @ Klari
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

### Project Lead @ Scout Studio
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Greater Boston Area
Implemented agile methodologies to lead a team of designers and developers to create a successful brand voice, identity, and website for a medical device startup. As Project Lead, I:
• Facilitated weekly client meetings and attended management meetings.
• Delegated deliverables for each week’s sprint, re-assessed scope as needed.
• Critiqued and contributed to all design and 3D rendering work.
• Communicated with Scout’s directors, especially while transitioning to
remote team collaboration due to the pandemic’s beginning.

### Interaction Designer @ Ronik
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Brooklyn, NYC
Collaborated with managers on interaction and product design projects at all development points. Supported projects through:
• Applying brand identities to wireframes
• Creating LoFi and HiFi designs
• Conceptualizing and animating motion graphics
Transitioned between and maintained multiple projects in a fast-paced and deadline-heavy environment. Attended client meetings to discuss design feedback and project timelines.

### Digital Media Co-op @ Amazon Robotics
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018
• Created visual assets to produce training videos and e-courses.
• Translated operational layouts to graphics for marketing and presentations.
• Led scripting and created an overview video for a new product release.

### Marketing Intern @ Saratech
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Mission Viejo, CA
Redesigned website for aesthetic quality, efficiency, and optimal SEO. Managed all social media accounts by scheduling, creating graphics, and writing posts about upcoming events and company updates. Created flyers and handouts for large events.

### Graphic Artist @ The Leotard Boutique, LLC
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Lyme, NH
Created graphics for main website and social media.
Communicated with the owner frequently to discuss images, inspiration, and feedback on recent work.


## Education
### Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design
Northeastern University

### High School Diploma
Hanover High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/roya-paydarfar

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Last updated: 2026-03-29