About

I am Ryosuke Arichi, a Japanese American designer born and raised in Los Angeles.

With over 8 years of product design experience, I’m especially passionate about crafting fun and meaningful user experiences by bridging the gap between digital products and real-world values.

I am Ryosuke Arichi, a Japanese American designer born and raised in Los Angeles.

With over 8 years of product design experience, I’m especially passionate about crafting fun and meaningful user experiences by bridging the gap between digital products and real-world values.

Strengths

My skill set spans design, research, and product management, allowing me to create delightful interactions while also analyzing products from both a user experience and business perspective, making me a strong contributor to product decisions. I use these strengths to tackle complex problems, balancing data-driven logic with creativity and a sense of play.

I’ve worked across various stages of the product development cycle, from building 0 → 1 products for startups and individual clients to scaling and refining features at larger companies. Regardless of the product or partner, I strive to align user needs with business goals to create work that resonates and delivers value.

Aside from being a designer, I am also a backpacker, photographer, and a craft beer enthusiast.

Experiences

Senior Product Designer | Square

2026 - Current

Leading product design for Japan as the market DRI within the International team.

UX Design Lead | Niantic

2021 - 2026

Designing geolocation games and AR products powered by world-renowned IPs, such as Pokémon GO and Pikmin Bloom.

Product Planner | Sony

2018 - 2021

UX design and product management for industry leading headphones and their digital companion apps.