Design leader with over 15 years of experience passionate about crafting exceptional digital experiences for small and medium businesses.
Currently a Head of Design at Yandex Market a leading Russian e-commerce marketplace.
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Summary
✨ With over 18 years of design experience, including 7 years in leadership roles, I’m passionate about crafting exceptional digital experiences for small and medium businesses. My journey has honed my adaptability and flexibility, guiding teams to success in changing environments.
As the Head of Design at Yandex Market, a leading Russian e-commerce marketplace, I created and lead a team of 30+ ICs and managers, cultivating a user-centered culture that delivers remarkable results.
Beyond my role, I actively share knowledge, mentoring individuals. I'm a devoted enthusiast of health, wellness, sports, personal growth, edTech, and AI. I believe in the transformative power of collaboration.
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Experience
2019 → Present ✦ Head of Design
Leading Russian E-commerce marketplace | $2.2 billion GMV | 10 million MAU | 100,000 sellers
Business Impact
- Designed strategy consolidating 7 products into 1, leading to:
- 23% boost in partner satisfaction
- 50% faster onboarding speed
- Created a design system resulting in:
- 50% decrease in time to market
- Improved consistency across the product
- Launched a b2b SaaS mobile app, increasing order processing speed fourfold
- Redesigned warehouse touchscreen interface, improving onboarding speed by 11%-40%
- Pitched and approved the creation of a logistical design department, overseeing 7 ICs
Team Management
- Scaled design team from 1 designer to 5 groups with 30+ ICs and managers
- Optimised hiring processes, focusing on cultural fit and design standards
- Established a diverse and collaborative team culture
- Transitioned from a release-driven to a user-centered approach
- Introduced standardised Design Process, conducted design-thinking workshops, and implemented rapid UX testing to align user needs with business goals
2018 → 2019 ✦ Head of Design
Crypto startup making everyday spending a breeze with crypto
- Led design of 4 products, including mobile apps and B2B web platforms
- Hired and managed a team of 6 designers
- Redesigned crypto wallet app, achieving a remarkable 173% increase in MAU