Anna Matveeva🇬🇧

About Anna Matveeva

Senior Product Designer at Funding Circle

I am product design lead in Ozon Fintech and lecturer at BBE. I love researches and believe in team work. I am sure that conversation is the main instrument in design.

Expertise

Sessions with Anna Matveeva

• 1—1 mentorship (20 min): We can discuss your portfolio, think about a career track or a job change. Can find ways of development. Or I'll just answer any of your questions (about product design, research, processes, mobile design and much more)
• Portfolio Review (40 min): In the first call, we’ll break down your portfolio, identify areas for improvement, and create a plan for revisions. In the second call, we’ll review the changes you’ve made, assess the results, and discuss any final tweaks. This session is designed to help you strengthen your portfolio and get it ready for new opportunities
• Design Therapy (60 min): If you feel stuck, unsure about your next career move, or whether to change jobs or shift focus, this session is for you. We’ll explore your current challenges, discuss your career direction, and find ways to reignite your growth. In an open and supportive conversation, we’ll work on setting new goals, rediscovering inspiration, and making your next step in design or even another field
• Deep Dive into Product Design (60 min): Four weekly 1-hour sessions designed to give you a real boost. We’ll tackle practical design challenges, dive into your current workflow, and work through the tough questions to help you level up fast.
• General Mentorship (60 min): Open sessions to discuss anything work-related — from day-to-day tasks to career growth and job hunting. A space for ongoing support and guidance, wherever you are in your journey.

What mentees say

“I had a really great conversation with Anna! She was incredibly kind, proactive, and generous with her time, offering thoughtful feedback on my LinkedIn and portfolio based on her experience in the UK design market. I also loved how approachable she was.”

“Anna is an excellent mentor. She explains the nuances and specifics of the work very clearly and in detail. She also pointed out things I hadn’t even paid attention to before, which will definitely help me improve my portfolio.”

“Anna's professional insights have proven invaluable on my portfolio development journey! Her case study reviews were thorough and highly detail-oriented - from Information Architecture refinements to WCAG best practices in a live client project. She also provided great insights into the current industry landscape and how to best position myself as a professional in a new team.”