Michael Moran

About Michael Moran

I build beautiful software to empower humans to build brighter futures for themselves and others. From product strategy to design and validation, I lead product and UX teams through ambiguity to deliver verifiable results. I have experience designing apps for financial wellness, learning, and estate planning. I value communication and growth. Even with 10+ years of professional design experience, there is never a shortage of new things to learn. The best way to learn is in community, and I am always happy to connect with other designers to share knowledge and provide support. Beyond my 9-5, I am a teacher/mentor, musician, and volunteer in my community. Currently working on AustinUX.org to support the local design community in Austin, TX.Some stats: 5+ years of experience as a forward-thinking Product Designer with a proven track record of crafting impactful and inclusive user experiences. Passionate about addressing complex challenges through innovative design solutions. Led design initiatives at Voyant and The Postage. Collaborative leader known for orchestrating workshops, guiding cross-functional teams, and aligning diverse stakeholders.🧰 My Toolbox: Figma, Google analytics, Adobe Suite, Confluence, JIRA, Notion, Miro, Mural, Typeform, Spline, Blender, Womp, Amplitude, Usertesting, Webflow, WordPress, Framer Design Disciplines: Product, UX, UI, Engineering, Marketing, Motion, Branding, Systems, Services, 3D, Web, Mobile native, Data visualization, Infographics, Packaging Languages: HTML & CSS, PHP, Javascript, Python, Java, R Methodologies: Usability testing, Human-centered design, Heuristic evaluation, Affinity mapping, Competitive analysis, A/B testing, Card sort, Values driven design, Mental models, Funnel analysis Portfolio: morandom.design

Experience

1. Senior Product Designer

   Hammer Media

   Aug 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Owning the full design process for DollarWise, from research and competitive analysis to UX flows, prototypes, and production-ready UI. Creating consistent, user-centered experiences that make personal finance and budgeting simpler, more approachable, and more empowering for people.

Education

• University of the Arts London

  Study Abroad at Central Saint Martins, Graphic Design

  2017 — 2017

• Rice University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology

  2015

• Southeast High School

  International Baccalaureate

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Piano Playing
• E-Newsletter Design
• Corporate Identity
• Adobe Illustrator
• Piano Education
• Advertising
• Flash
• Logo Design
• Layout
• Brochures
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Newsletters
• Photoshop
• Drawing
• Photography
• Public Speaking
• Python
• Typography
• Flyers
• Creative Direction
• Social Media
• Graphic Design
• Music
• Branding & Identity
• Web Design
• Creativity
• Piano
• Illustration
• Adobe Photoshop
• Java
• Indesign
• Business Cards
• Illustrator
• Graphics
• Wordpress