Senior Designer focused on solving complex challenges for Big Tech companies

Experienced Product Designer with 13+ years in various industries, including PropTech (Real Estate), WEB 3.0, blockchain, AI services, and mass media. I focus on innovative solutions for complex problems, improving the user experience in every detail and helping to achieve business goals.

I am currently employed as a Senior Product Designer at Yandex, which is Russia's version of Google and offers many of the same services. Yandex Real Estate is a leading online classified platform for real estate, with more than 2 million listings and more than 18 million monthly visitors, comparable to Zillow.

Works

Testimonials

  • Marc Randolph
    Netflix Co-Founder, Entrepreneur, Mentor & Investor
    Thanks for all the great work you're doing for Cheeze. I'm really excited about how much potential we have to really make a difference and I’m glad you are with us.
  • Simon Hudson
    Founder & CEO at Cheeze, Inc.
    I had the pleasure of working with and managing Rushan as a designer at Cheeze. Not only does Rushan have an amazing creative talent, as an individual he brings true value to any team. Rushan was always the first to join and last to leave and was someone who taught me a lot both personally and in the business world.

    You only need to visit cheeze.com and any of our products to see his flare and skill set. Rushan is someone who I would highly recommend and will most certainly be in contact with for many years to come.
  • Anna Martynova
    CPO at Cheeze, Inc
    Rushan is an incredibly talented Product Designer, I have appreciated his exceptional insight and expertise across various project stages. He has been a part of our team for over a year now and has consistently provided excellent work. He is a creative and thoughtful professional, brimming with innovative ideas and a genuine eagerness to learn and improve. Beyond his remarkable skills, Rushan's fun and courteous personality makes him a great pleasure to work with. From the moment I interviewed Rushan, I knew he was the standout candidate to lead the design department, and he has far exceeded all my best expectations.
  • Zaur Agamov
    VP of Technology at Cheeze, Inc
    Rushan is: hard working, respected leader, great communicator, true diplomat, great friend. I had an absolute pleasure working with him at Cheeze, Inc and on some side projects - he never lets you down, never lowers the quality bar, and never misses promised deadlines. You can tell he's genuine by his smile :)

CV

Skills: Teamwork • Agile/Scrum • Empathy • Product Design • Web & Mobile Design (HIG, MD) • Prototyping • Research • Design System • JTBD • Animation • Design Thinking • Figma
08.2023 — Present
Senior Product Designer

Yandex is the largest Russian tech company, often referred to as "the Google of Russia," with over 20M monthly users on Yandex Realty.

  • Led product management and design for 3D-tours, resulting in a 5% increase in user retention and growth of the user base.

  • Revamped 'Saved Search' feature, increasing website retention rates by 2% and generating 8.9M RUB/week in additional revenue.

  • Reduced Time to Market by 30% by implementing a unified Design System across WEB, iOS, and Android platforms.

  • Contributed to Yandex GPT chatbot development, streamlining user support and reducing manager workload.
06.2022 — 07.2023
Product Designer

Cheeze is a blockchain startup that has raised over $ 100K in funding and has become Apple’s official partner for promoting App Clips.
  • Key contributor to NFT challenges platform development, supporting two successful pivots and fundraising efforts.

  • Designed and implemented a UI Kit, improving design efficiency and team productivity.

  • Conducted in-depth interviews and usability testing, leading to a 20% improvement in user engagement.

  • Mentored a junior designer, helping them develop UX/UI skills and contributing to team growth.
06.2021 — 05.2022
VSK Digital
UX/UI Designer

VSK Digital is a Canadian web studio specializing in brand identities and websites for small businesses.
  • Designed brand identities and websites for 10+ small businesses in Alberta and Ontario, increasing engagement by 30% and traffic by 25%.
11.2012 — 07.2021
'Komsomolskaya Pravda’ Publishing House
Web Designer

KP.RU is the largest Russian publishing house, reaching millions of readers daily.
  • Designed infographics, promotional materials, social media graphics, and animations, contributing to a 15% increase in reader engagement and enhancing the brand’s online presence.