Kai Takahashi
About Kai Takahashi
Kai Takahashi is a Product Designer currently working at Watershed in New York since 2023. He has extensive experience in end-to-end product design, having previously worked at Zume Inc. and Siteline, among other roles.
Work at Watershed
Kai Takahashi has been employed at Watershed as a Product Designer since 2023. Based in New York, New York, he works on-site and contributes to various product design initiatives. His role involves applying his expertise in end-to-end product design processes to enhance user experiences.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Watershed, Takahashi worked at Zume Inc. as a Product Designer from 2017 to 2020. He then served as Lead Product Designer at Siteline from 2020 to 2023, both positions located in San Francisco, California. His experience includes designing web and mobile applications for operational workflows, enterprise software, and consumer-facing ecommerce.
Education and Expertise
Takahashi studied at Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Graphic Design from 2012 to 2016. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive knowledge in product design, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles.
Freelance and Early Career Roles
Throughout his career, Takahashi has taken on several freelance roles, including a position as a Freelance Product Designer for Planet FWD in 2021. He also worked as a Freelance Production Designer at Earnest Inc. and contributed to The Players' Tribune as a Freelance Product Designer and Design Consultant. His early career included positions such as Intramural Sports Director and Graphic Designer at Berkeley College at Yale.
Design Internships and Early Experience
Takahashi gained valuable experience through internships, including a Design Intern role at Digital Surgeons from 2016 to 2017. He also worked at California Summer Music as a Resident Advisor, Activities Director, and Graphic Designer from 2008 to 2012. These positions helped him develop a diverse skill set in design and leadership.