Product Designer

Ben Arnold

Grosse Pointe, MI

benarnold.framer.website linkedin.com/in/benjamin-e-arnold ***********@*****.*** Experienced UX Designer with a background in the automotive and e-commerce industries. Skilled in executing all phases of the design process—from research and ideation through prototyping, testing, and final implementation—to deliver cohesive and impactful solutions. Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams to create user-centered design strategies. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Motors Warren, MI / Hybrid

Design System Specialist October 2024 – Present

● Responsible for the creation of various comprehensive design systems using Figma to ensure consistency and streamline workflows across various vehicle brands.

● Work in a team to optimize and develop an extensive infotainment system, encompassing cluster, audio, media, and many other domains, tailored to meet the needs of different vehicle brands.

● Thoroughly annotate, build, and organize design system elements to build a sustainable and scalable design foundation.

General Motors Warren, MI / Hybrid

Visual Designer May 2023 – May 2024

● Collaborate closely with brand leads, developers, and stakeholders to conceptualize, refine, and deliver vehicle interfaces that align with brand identity and user needs.

● Coordinate among cross-functional teams to effectively prioritize tasks and meet sprint goals, ensuring efficient project delivery and alignment with design objectives. Zbox.com Hamtramck, MI

UX Designer April 2021 – May 2023

● Collaborated with a cross-functional team to build a design system that established brand cohesiveness and streamlined workflows.

● Analyzed customer data and motivations to build a Parts Book on our website for various machines, simplifying the purchasing experience.

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

Bachelor’s of Arts and Letters, Experience Architecture August 2016 – May 2020

● Michigan State Evans Scholars - Technology Chair TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud // Design systems, Visual design, Responsive design, User-centric design, Prototyping, UX research, Usability testing, User personas, Customer journey maps, Agile design

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