Akane Kodani
About Akane Kodani
Akane Kodani is a Design Director at Vroom.com, where she has worked since 2017, focusing on product design in New York City. She has a diverse background in digital art direction and design, having held positions at notable companies such as Condé Nast and Victoria's Secret Pink.
Work at Vroom
Akane Kodani has served as the Director of Product Design at Vroom.com since 2017. In this role, she collaborates with product managers, engineers, copywriters, marketing teams, and stakeholders to develop products. She built and manages a design team that integrates both product and marketing aspects. Her responsibilities include conducting user research, addressing complex UX challenges, wireframing, creating prototypes, and performing usability testing.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to her current role at Vroom, Akane Kodani worked as a Digital Art Director at Condé Nast from 2015 to 2016. She also held the position of Senior Visual Designer at R/GA from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she served as a Digital Art Director for Victoria's Secret Pink from 2012 to 2014. Her freelance work includes roles at Condé Nast, Publicis Advertising, and Vroom, where she contributed her design expertise.
Education and Expertise
Akane Kodani studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she earned an Associate of Arts degree in Communication Design from 2000 to 2002. She also attended Ryukoku University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in History from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, she studied at California State University, Northridge, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Art. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in design.
Background in Design Roles
Akane Kodani has a diverse background in design, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She began her career as a Junior Designer at HNW from 2003 to 2004. She then progressed to roles such as Visual Designer at R/GA from 2006 to 2008 and Design Director at Lela for a brief period in 2012. Her career reflects a steady advancement in design responsibilities and leadership.