Location
PolandRate
$35
/ per hour
Years of experience
7+About
As a seasoned Senior User Experience Designer with over a decade of experience, I have honed my skills in creating impactful and user-centric digital products. My career has allowed me to bridge the gap between user needs and business goals through a holistic approach to UX design. I specialize in conducting user research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, user interviews, and persona creation. My expertise spans the entire design lifecycle from initial research, wireframing, and prototyping to high-fidelity design and usability testing. I am proficient in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD, and have a solid understanding of front-end development principles, facilitating effective collaboration with developers. Throughout my career, I have led cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, engaging, and accessible user experiences across web and mobile platforms. My roles have included managing and mentoring designers, implementing design systems, and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. I excel in transforming complex problems into intuitive solutions backed by data and user insights. I have received recognition for my outstanding design work and am committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. My strategic mindset and ability to translate user feedback into actionable design improvements have consistently increased user satisfaction and engagement. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive meaningful improvements in user experiences and contribute to the success of forward-thinking organizations.Tech Stack
UX, Adobe Suite, Agile, Confluence, CSS, Designer, HTML, Product, React, Scrum, UI/UXExperience
- Conducting qualitative and quantitative user research, including interviews and surveys.
- Creating wireframes, prototypes (low-fidelity and high-fidelity), and user flows.
- Leading and mentoring a team of designers, fostering growth and driving collective success.
- Developing and implementing design systems to ensure consistency across products.
- Conducting usability tests, analyzing results, and making iterative design improvements.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders.
- Ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and enhancing usability for all users.
Employment history
Senior UX Designer, Commercial - ANZ
March 2022 - Present
- Developed and implemented a design system that streamlined the design process and ensured consistency across multiple products
- Transformed overarching, abstract concepts into practical and valuable assets
- Created user flows and experiences that streamline and simplify intricate processes into user-friendly interfaces
- Created fresh experiences or designs that advance and establish visual systems
- Played a role in strategic discussions regarding the future trajectory of CLP and other Commercial products
- Provided and sought feedback from designers and a wider product team to consistently enhance quality
- Led a collaboration with product managers, engineers, researchers, and content strategists to manage the user experience of a product from concept to launch
- Presented projects to a wider product team and senior leadership, effectively communicating the objectives and ideas in a clear and concise manner
- Mentored designers on advanced Figma techniques, such as component libraries, design systems, and prototyping for efficient design collaboration
UX Lead, Operational Excellence - ANZ
September 2017 - March 2022
- Successfully managed and mentored a team of 14 designers, fostering growth and driving collective success
- Championed the adoption of accessibility best practices, ensuring compliance with WCAG guidelines and enhancing usability for users with disabilities
- Conducted user research to gain insights into customer behaviors, needs, and preferences
- Created wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to effectively communicate design ideas
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define product requirements and objectives
- Assisted agile teams in progressing features from discovery to delivery iterations
- Identified design practice opportunities and consolidated customer data sources (such as analytics) to brainstorm ideas and ensure technically feasible design solutions
- Conceptualized, planned, and spearheaded the development of sophisticated and impactful digital products
- Received recognition for outstanding design work by ANZ, showcasing a commitment to excellence in UX design
Senior Solution Developer, UX Designer, World Class Delivery Model - ANZ
June 2012 - September 2017
- Directed, supervised, and cultivated high-complexity, high-profile projects for ANZ Australian Operations
- Established and oversaw UX guidelines for the team, guaranteeing top-notch UX/UI results across all projects
Solution Developer, Business Enablement - ANZ
April 2009 - June 2012
- Created and implemented applications to automate human interactions with banking systems
- Provided consultancy to the business on process re-engineering and software development to facilitate the necessary change
Education history
ANZ
2017
Certificate Prototyping
ANZ
2017
Certificate Human Centric Design
College of Adult Learning, Australia
2011
Diploma Project Management
Victoria University, New Zealand
2000 - 2002
Master of Theatre and Film Directing
Omsk State University, Russia
1997 - 2000
Bachelor of Theatre and Film Directing