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Product designer with cross-functional operations experience and a strong eye for detail, grounded in user research, interaction design, and end-to-end product thinking. My design instinct is shaped by years of fashion—obsessing over workflows and the moments that define how people experience what I create. I build scalable design systems, prototype interaction-focused solutions in Figma, and validate ideas through usability testing. I translate complex problems into structured journeys, reducing friction from discovery to conversion while maintaining visual and interaction quality.…Product designer with cross-functional operations experience and a strong eye for detail, grounded in user research, interaction design, and end-to-end product thinking. My design instinct is shaped by years of fashion—obsessing over workflows and the moments that define how people experience what I create. I build scalable design systems, prototype interaction-focused solutions in Figma, and validate ideas through usability testing. I translate complex problems into structured journeys, reducing friction from discovery to conversion while maintaining visual and interaction quality.

AKIO KAZAKI

UI Designer, UX Designer, Product Designer, +3

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Product designer with cross-functional operations experience and a strong eye for detail, grounded in user research, interaction design, and end-to-end product thinking. My design instinct is shaped by years of fashion—obsessing over workflows and the moments that define how people experience what I create. I build scalable design systems, prototype interaction-focused solutions in Figma, and validate ideas through usability testing. I translate complex problems into structured journeys, reducing friction from discovery to conversion while maintaining visual and interaction quality.…Product designer with cross-functional operations experience and a strong eye for detail, grounded in user research, interaction design, and end-to-end product thinking. My design instinct is shaped by years of fashion—obsessing over workflows and the moments that define how people experience what I create. I build scalable design systems, prototype interaction-focused solutions in Figma, and validate ideas through usability testing. I translate complex problems into structured journeys, reducing friction from discovery to conversion while maintaining visual and interaction quality.

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Product designer with cross-functional operations experience and a strong eye for detail, grounded in user research, interaction design, and end-to-end product thinking. My design instinct is shaped by years of fashion—obsessing over workflows and the moments that define how people experience what I create.

I build scalable design systems, prototype interaction-focused solutions in Figma, and validate ideas through usability testing. I translate complex problems into structured journeys, reducing friction from discovery to conversion while maintaining visual and interaction quality.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer at Freelance

July 23, 2026 - Present

Product Designer at Peak Powder (E-commerce Web UI/UX Design)

April 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026

Conducted heuristic analysis to identify root causes of 50% browse and 70% cart abandonment. Designed a guided quiz and comparison tool in Figma to reduce decision fatigue. Prototyped and validated a guest checkout flow through usability testing, removing friction at key drop-off points.

Product Designer at GalleryPal

March 20, 2026 - April 23, 2026

- Conducted user interviews to define information architecture and core interaction model. - Designed scan-to-learn flows in Figma, surfacing expert art context at the moment of encounter. - Produced high-fidelity screens for a gallery-appropriate visual language.

Product Designer at Freelance

July 20, 2025 - February 20, 2026

- Defined the end-to-end UX strategy for a gamified job search app; Mapping user emotional journeys to design a reward-driven daily action system. - Prototyped gamified flows in Figma with micro-interactions to reinforce engagement. - Delivered a scalable design system and visual identity using Figma, Illustrator and Photoshop, turning job search overwhelm into structured daily progress.

Product Designer at AtlasArc (Mobile App)

July 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026

Defined end-to-end UX strategy for a gamified job search app by mapping user emotional journeys to a reward-driven daily action system. Prototyped gamified flows in Figma with micro-interactions to reinforce engagement. Delivered a scalable design system and visual identity (Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop) to turn job-search overwhelm into structured daily progress.

Previous experience (End-to-end product lifecycle) at S.Rothschild / Fashion teams

October 1, 2018 - August 1, 2025

Managed end-to-end product lifecycle across design, sales, and production teams; owned timelines and specs for 100+ original designs per year across six seasonal collections. Led design review sessions and maintained technical specifications across multiple revision cycles with domestic and international partners. Coordinated knitwear development across three seasons with 20+ domestic and international vendors from concept through production.

Senior Print and Apparel Designer at S. Rothschild - Sam Edelman Brand

October 1, 2018 - August 1, 2025

Started the Sam Edelman dress division from the ground up. Known as a shoe line we were tasked with creating an aesthetic for the dress line to complement their shoes. Built a textile and trim library of core and seasonal items by creating relationships with factories and fabric vendors. Created color palettes, original artworks and sourced fabrics at development and production stages. Designed and managed the sample development process from creating tech packs to maintaining them through the fit approval stage.

Senior Designer and Product Developer at S.Rothschild Associate Designer, S.Rothschild

October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2018

Built a new product category from scratch, defining visual identity, vendor workflows, and a structured design library for consistent seasonal quality.

Associate Print and Apparel Designer at S. Rothschild - Sam Edelman Brand

September 30, 2016 - September 30, 2018

Built a new product category from scratch defining visual identity, vendor workflows, and a structured design library for consistent seasonal quality.

Assistant Knitwear Designer at Thakoon

January 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016

Supported knitwear development across seasons, coordinating with domestic and international partners from concept through production. Managed multiple design and production needs while aligning with seasonal requirements.

Assistant Designer – Knitwear Team at Thakoon

January 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016

Assisted in developing knitwear concepts and production-ready designs, supporting fit and tech pack creation, and coordinating with factories for samples.

Fabric Internship at Helmut Lang

September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014

Goal - Better understanding about fabric properties such as content and weight, familiarizing with fabric organization systems and learning about fabric sourcing, development, and production. Assisted with organizing, categorizing, developing fabrics ideas, and dying lab dips to be sent to the factory. Kept the fabric racks and presentation boards up to date and kept track of all fabrics sent from mills.

Fashion Design & Production Fellowship at Yeohlee

June 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013

Goal - Take what I’m learning in college and link to real-world industry. I chose a small team so I’m able to observe, assist and learn the entire cycle of garment making. Assisted preparing fabric boards and making sure all SMS were ready for meetings with buyers. Created cut tickets and kept close relationship with factories by communicating with them about garment details and constructions.

Fashion Design Internship at Hunter Dixon

February 25, 2013 - May 28, 2013

• Goal- Take what I’m learning in college and link to real-world industry. I chose a small team so I’m able to observe, assist and learn the entire cycle of garment making. • Assisted preparing fabric boards and making sure all SMS were ready for meetings with buyers. • Created cut tickets and kept close relationship with factories by communicating with them about garment details and constructions.