Anna Nikitina

Experience

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  Rim-Art

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Graphic designer, artist

  My task was to create digital sketches for aerography design and pro clients presentation. Also I madegraphic design: banners, flyers, posters etc. for small business teams.I worked at small space in mall, where everybody can come inside and ask something about aerography ordesign. Also people can watch my work process and talk with me to make the order.Software used: Adobe Photoshop

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  Manjuna.com

  Jan 2010 - now

  I work as a freelancer with many customers from all the world and solve different kind of tasks here.Experienced free-lance designer.I am a designer with 10+ years of experience, who understand the design mission as solving specificmarketing problems that face the client’s business. Every project for me is a separate life story, a goalachievement story.Services:- Full branding: from logotype to web-site.- UI/UX design and development.- Logotype and print materials.- Promo materials for social media. Including animation Ad’s and illustrations.Art director.Working with large and complex tasks, I take on the organization of workflows and manage a small team (up to 10 people) of designers, developers, and copywriters to achieve the desired result in real time.The author of articles and lessons about design basics.I write articles and video tutorials in order to systematize information and share it with beginners. I haveexperience of personal lessons. And also I am involved in the development of designers with whom Icollaborate.Creative person.It is very important for me to understand the aesthetic side of art and design and to be able to expressmyself outside commercial projects. I believe that the designer should solve the client’s tasks, but anycreative person wants to express himself. Painting helps me with it and doing art in my free time. I amparticipant of 6 exhibitions and contemporary art fan.As designer I have a well-knowed clients, such as Reebok and Lasselsberger ceramics. And always happy to meet new clients! Show less

  • Director

    Jan 2010 - now

  • Art Director, Designer, Illustrator

    Jan 2010 - Mar 2019
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  RuElSoft company

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Leading designer, art director

  Started as UX designer I moved to full brand creation and UI/UX design for main website and companyproducts.Then company growed up and new designers came to project - my task was to manage the entire flow of work and coordinate designers. I was also responsible for the quality of the products.Brand developmentWeb site design and modernizationCreating promotional products---Now the company has greatly changed the site. And what you see on the link is not my piece--- Show less

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  TINYpulse

  Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

  Senior UX/UI Designer
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  Pizza Hut Digital Ventures

  Mar 2021 - Mar 2023

  - setting of the main design vector in the squad - road map planning and updating - incorporating design thinking into team processes - presentation and argumentation of the design created by me and other designers - coaching and managing - brand view for the product - creating designs for new features and improving existing ones- research including organization of workshops and interviews- argumentation of the design to the stakeholders and the team- working together with other team members

  • Product Design Lead

    Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Product Designer

    Mar 2021 - Mar 2023
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  Yum! Brands

  Mar 2023 - now

  - Mentoring and guiding UX designers: Providing support, feedback, and career development opportunities for the UX team. Setting clear goals, expectations, and performance reviews.- Team building: Recruiting, onboarding, and retaining top talent within the UX team.- Developing UX vision and strategy: Creating and communicating a clear UX vision aligned with business goals.- Setting design standards: Ensuring consistency in design standards, best practices, and UX guidelines across the product ecosystem.- Overseeing UX project timelines: Managing deadlines, priorities, and ensuring design deliverables align with the product roadmap.- Cross-functional and cross-brand communication: Acting as a liaison between UX, product, engineering, operational leaders and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and smooth execution.- Data-driven design: Encouraging the team to use data, metrics, and user feedback to drive design improvements and innovation.- Championing user-centric design: Promoting the importance of user-centered design throughout the organization. Show less

  • Manager UX

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Product Design Lead

    Mar 2023 - Aug 2024