I am a multidisciplinary designer with experience spanning product development, graphic design, color and material design, and user-centered research. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy moving concepts from research and ideation to production with a focus on sustainability and usability. I recently earned the CSWA credential and hold a BS in Transportation Design from ArtCenter College of Design, and I am eager to contribute to teams that value thoughtful design.

Emin Shahnazarian

I am a multidisciplinary designer with experience spanning product development, graphic design, color and material design, and user-centered research. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy moving concepts from research and ideation to production with a focus on sustainability and usability. I recently earned the CSWA credential and hold a BS in Transportation Design from ArtCenter College of Design, and I am eager to contribute to teams that value thoughtful design.

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I am a multidisciplinary designer with experience spanning product development, graphic design, color and material design, and user-centered research.

I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy moving concepts from research and ideation to production with a focus on sustainability and usability. I recently earned the CSWA credential and hold a BS in Transportation Design from ArtCenter College of Design, and I am eager to contribute to teams that value thoughtful design.

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Language

English
Fluent
Armenian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
August 1, 2023 - Present
Graphic and industrial design projects for local clients. Collaborated with Arroyo Tire on redesigning multiple tire lines (economy, performance, off-road). Currently developing new pet toy products involving user research, mood boards, 2D and 3D ideation sketches, and 3D CAD modeling in SolidWorks.
Creative Designer at WonderFold
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Assist with a variety of projects from graphic design to product development for soft and hard goods. Involved in research, mood boards, ideation sketches, color/material decisions, design improvement, reviewing prototypes, and refinement for production. Assist with packaging design for all products. Successfully designed products that led to production.
Color Stylist at PPG Industries
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Work directly with clients to complete custom color matches and panel requests on existing or new formulations for the electronic materials, automotive, and general industrial coating segments. Create colors, surface aesthetics, gloss and tactility. Utilized a paint spray gun to create cured panel samples for clients. Successfully designed multiple colors for products that led to production.
Freelance Designer at Self-Employed / Independent
August 1, 2023 - Present
Worked on a range of graphic and industrial design projects for local clients and businesses. Collaborated with Arroyo Tire on redesigning multiple tire lines across economy, performance, and off-road segments. Currently developing new pet toy products involving user research, mood boards, 2D and 3D ideation sketches, and 3D CAD modeling in SolidWorks.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026

Qualifications

Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)
November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design – Google
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)
November 1, 2025 - March 7, 2026
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics