Arpine Azatyan
UI/UX Designer
Core Skills
• Design Tools: Figma - Framer - HTML/CSS Basics - GitHub
• UX Methods: User Flows - Wireframing - Prototyping - Usability Testing - Accessibility
• Product & Visual: Design Systems - Responsive Layouts - Interaction Design - Branding
• Collaboration: Communication - Teamwork - Adaptability - Critical Thinking
Soft Skills
Empathy & active listening
Adaptability & growth mindset
Collaboration & teamwork
Creative problem solving
Communication & mentorship
Education & Certifications
UI/UX and Front End for Designers Certificates | Career Foundry (9-month program)
Graduate Performance Diploma, Violin | Longy School of Music of Bard College, Cambridge MA
Master of Arts, Violin Performance | Musik-Akademie Basel, Switzerland
Bachelor of Arts, Violin Performance | Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory, Armenia
Languages
Armenian (native)
English (fluent)
Russian (fluent)
German (conversational)
Professional Summary
UX/UI Designer with a multidisciplinary background in design systems, usability, and responsive web experiences. Skilled in translating complex user needs into intuitive, visually consistent interfaces. Combines design thinking with creative problem solving and collaboration, informed by a strong foundation in storytelling and attention to detail developed through years of professional performance and teaching
Selected UX/UI Projects & Coursework
Nonprofit Website Redesigns (Pro Bono Project) | Taproot Foundation, Remote, October 2025-Present
Partnered with two community-focused organizations to refresh their online presence and improve accessibility.
Conducted UX/UI audits and identified opportunities to simplify navigation and strengthen storytelling.
Established visual direction and scalable Figma design systems (color tokens, typography, and components).
Designed responsive layouts and developer-ready mockups aligned with best practices.
Produced documentation to support consistent implementation across web and mobile.
Career Foundry-Remote UI/UX Designer | 2024-2025
Developed multiple product-focused designs through advanced training and independent practice.
• SaveUp (Gamified savings app) | April-June 2025
Created design tokens, branding system. Conducted usability testing to refine accessibility and navigation.
• MuseMatch (Creative collaboration platform for artists) | March-April 2025
Led end-to-end design, created responsive UI kit, onboarding flows, AI-assisted chat, and user journey mapping
• Sip & Savor (Mobile-first recipe app) | Dec-February 2025
Designed filtering/search, wireframes, prototypes, and optimized IA through user feedback
• Portfolio Website | July-August 2025 Accessible, responsive HTML/CSS with GitHub version control.
• Exploratory Designs - Marketplace and note-taking prototypes, UI kits, iconography, branding assets.
Professional Experience
UX/UI Designer | Freelance (Taproot Foundation, Upwork), Sep. 2025 - Present
Collaborate with nonprofit organizations through Taproot Foundation’s platform, as well as connect with various teams through Upwork to improve user experience and visual design. Contribute to discovery, wireframing, and high-fidelity design stages - enhancing usability, consistency, and accessibility across digital touch points.
Concert Violinist, Chamber Musician & Educator | International & U.S., 2005 - 2022
Performed and taught internationally, directing ensembles and individual instruction. Developed strong collaboration, mentorship, and communication skills transferable to cross-functional design environments.
Resident Artist / Orchestra Director | Conservatory Lab Charter School, Boston, MA, 2015 - 2018
Directed ensembles of 30+ students, balancing individual needs with group outcomes through leadership and collaboration.