Russia

UX Design

UI/ Visual Design

Branding and Identity Design

Product Design

Interaction Design

Bachelor's degree

Roman Sazonov

Art Director, Creative Designer

Prototyping

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Critical-thinking

Empathy

Organisation skills

Presentation skills

Branding

Design systems

ChatGPT

Figma

Miro

Notion

Adobe Creative Suite

Collaboration

Team player

Leadership

Project management

Illustration

Introduce yourself, define mentoring expectations and goals. Learn and grow together.

General mentorship

Making remote and globally distributed teams work for you and your needs.

Working remotely

Learn essential burnout prevention techniques and replenish physical and emotional energy.

Managing burnout

Talk to people who have learned to manage their imposter syndrome.

Dealing with imposter syndrome

Understanding factors that lead to a motivated team - recognition, communication and more.

Keeping team members motivated

Understand the process of training, motivating and directing your team members.

Managing people

Steps to building and maintaining a strong, cohesive and effective team.

Building an effective team

Learn the tips to successfully manage a team in a remote environment.

Managing a remote team

How to determine what is a good balance of skill sets for your organization's needs

Building balanced teams

Strategies for maximizing your design internship or co-op program.

Getting the most out of my internship

Tips for transitioning into a new role or company.

Changing roles

How to successfully prepare and position yourself for a job promotion?

How to get promoted

How to think about design career paths and what progression looks like for designers?

Design career path

Get actionable feedback on your resume or portfolio.

Resume and portfolio review

Best practices for running productive design critiques.

Running effective design critiques

How to define and execute a successful launch and managing stakeholders expectations. (eg. MVP)

Launching new products or features

Identify and define potential product problems and generating possible solutions.

Identifying problems vs solutions

Learn how to properly present your work and share ideas and opinions.

Presenting your work with impact

Tips on how to work and collaborate with designers.

Working with designers

How to work with team members with different skill sets but towards a common goal?

Working cross-functionally

Methods and models of exploring, deciding and delivering design.

Building a design process

Managing being the only designer at your company and working with non-designers.

Being the only designer

Ways and resources to improve your design skills.

Improving design skills

Ways to provide constructive feedback to team members.

Giving effective feedback

How to define an ambitious product vision and how to best communicate it to stakeholders?

Creating a product vision

Rocket Humans is a technology start-up with a focus on sophisticated SAAS products that are designed to simplify the work between customers and implementers

· Provided leadership and mentorship to a team of product and branding designers
· Developed and executed design strategies aligned with business goals and user needs
· Conducted user research, testing, and feedback incorporation to deliver intuitive user experiences
· Established and maintained design systems and style guides for consistency across products
· Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align design goals with product roadmaps
· Presented design concepts and influenced decision-making processes to stakeholders
· Applied design thinking methodologies to solve complex problems and iterate on solutions
· Leveraged data and analytics for evidence-based design decisions and optimization
· Managed design budgets and allocated resources effectively
· Identified and mitigated design risks to ensure successful product launches
            

    
    

    
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Sulliwan Studio is a design studio with focuses on a wide variety of cultural, tech, media and educational projects. The studio create unique websites, digital products of varying complexity and branding for human-centered companies. 

· Created visually appealing and user-friendly websites and mobile applications as part of a collaborative design team
· Conducted user research to inform design decisions and ensure optimal user experiences
· Developed intuitive user interfaces through wireframing and prototyping
· Designed compelling graphics, icons, and illustrations to enhance visual appeal
· Presented design concepts and project progress to business founders and stakeholders
· Created user scripts and scenarios for seamless user interactions
· Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution
· Managed multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced design studio environment
· Maintained client relationships, addressed feedback, and incorporated changes
· Prepared comprehensive design documentation for collaboration and future reference
· Utilized problem-solving skills to overcome design challenges and meet user and business goals
            

    
    

    
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Waves is a global open-source platform for decentralized applications. Based on proof-of-stake consensus, Waves aspires to make the most of blockchain, with minimal carbon footprint.

· Design visually appealing social media content, websites, event materials, and advertising campaigns
· Create engaging graphics, illustrations, and animations for social media platforms
· Design banners, posters, and promotional materials for events to enhance brand presence
· Craft eye-catching advertising campaigns for online, print, and outdoor channels
· Optimize designs for different digital platforms and ensure compatibility
· Maintain brand consistency and adhere to guidelines in all marketing materials
· Evaluate design performance and make iterative improvements based on data
· Contribute creative ideas and insights to marketing strategies, staying informed about the blockchain industry
            

    
    

    
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Game Insight is the world’s leading innovator of mobile and social games, creating exceptional casual gameplay experiences. The company is pushing the boundaries of technology and graphics across all platforms to make the most entertaining and fun experiences for everyone.

· Develop captivating visual designs for marketing campaigns, promotions, and advertisements that reflect the brand's identity and target audience
· Lead and manage a design team, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables
· Collaborate with the marketing team to understand campaign objectives and create visually appealing designs that convey the desired message
· Maintain brand consistency by developing and managing the brand identity and style guide
· Stay updated on industry trends and competitors to inform design decisions and maintain a competitive edge
· Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with attention to detail
· Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather assets and ensure a cohesive brand experience
· Create and optimize designs for digital platforms, ensuring compatibility across devices and screen sizes
· Provide feedback and mentorship to team members for their growth and development
· Collaborate with external partners when necessary to leverage specialized skills
· Contribute strategic insights to marketing campaigns based on a deep understanding of the target audience and market trends
· Continuously improve designs based on performance metrics and user feedback
· Contribute creative ideas in brainstorming sessions and collaborate on innovative marketing strategies
            

    
    

    
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NARR8 is a free-to-download mobile app that offers a treasure trove of internally-produced content from a huge variety of genres for all ages and audiences, including motion comics, sci-fi, horror, and fantasy, as well as world history and popular science.

Five is an interactive weekly magazine that was part of NARR8. Each week it featured the top 5 most famous items in any field, such as: spies, cars, buildings, films and others. 

· Design visually captivating and innovative series layouts for the weekly magazine
· Develop interactive elements to enhance reader engagement within each series
· Collaborate with writers, editors to understand series content and vision
· Create designs that align with the magazine's style and branding
· Provide design assets and support for series animation and development production
· Utilize digital design tools to enhance efficiency and creativity
· Maintain organized file management systems for design assets
· Seek feedback and propose enhancements to optimize the reader experience
            

    
    

    
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