flower-1 flower-2 flower-3

Product Designer
with 7 years in the field

Nice to see you, I’m Shkoliar Sia

Shkoliar Sia
Experience since (2017)

2023

Role: 

Product designer

Language: 

English

Focus Areas: 

Ai, Real time translation, Accessibility, Mobile, Cross Platform Experience

As part of the Product team, worked closely with stakeholders, product owners, developers, end users to drive significant improvements on visual language and user experience.Key contributions include:

Key contributions include:

  1. Conducting accessibility testing for all products.
  2. Lead a platform redesign to improve accessibility and user experience.
  3. Design an accessible and user-friendly experience for the Interprefy Widget.
  4. Development of a new 'walk-and-talk' product based on the Interprefy app.
  5. Conduct usability testing.

2023

Role: 

Product designer

Language: 

English

Focus Areas: 

Ai, eLearning, Fintech,Crypto, Health Care, Cross Platform Experience, Accessibility, Leadership

"Create beautiful, but meaningful design" is Arounda’s guiding principle, and working within this framework provides me with invaluable experience in balancing aesthetics with usability. As an outsourced Product Designer at Arounda.agency, I play a pivotal role in shaping user experiences across a wide array of digital platforms. Through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, I’ve ensure that all design decisions are user-centered and strategically aligned with business goals.

Key contributions include:

  • Designing innovative, accessible solutions for diverse product types (Ai, eLearning, Fintech,Crypto, Health Care).
  • Taking ownership of an eLearning product from concept to launch as the sole product designer.
  • Conducting user research and user testing to ensure that all decisions are data driven.
  • Managing design workflows to enhance efficiency and boost product quality.
  • Designing visually appealing interfaces that improve user engagement and overall satisfaction.
  • Collaborating closely with developers to guarantee the seamless implementation of design elements.
  • Working on a team to create and contain the design system of product.
It’s been a rewarding experience working with clients who not only appreciate our work but also return for future collaborations, a testament to the strong relationships and trust we've built.

2023

Role: 

Ui/Ux design mentor

Language: 

Ukrainian

Focus Areas: 

Leadership, Mentoring,Design Thinking & Problem Solving

Being a part of the ‘Projector Creative & Tech Foundation’ program has been a life-changing experience. The program aims to support 1,000 women who were forced to leave their homes due to the war, offering them a path to rebuild their lives through education and skill development. For me, this experience was especially meaningful as it provided an opportunity to help these women find their place in a new world. 

Key contributions include:

  • Conducting impactful workshops designed to empower and inspire.
  • Leading a team of junior designers, providing guidance and support.
  • Mentoring and teaching a group of 16 designers over a 3-month period, helping them develop new skills and build confidence.

2021-2023

Role: 

Product designer

Language: 

English, Slovak

Focus Areas: 

Ai, Fintech, Saas, Leadership

The first time I worked as a lead designer was at Blue Lemons, where I successfully managed and mentored a team of junior designers across a variety of projects. I gained experience in several niches, including Fintech, complex management tools, and De-Fi.

Key contributions include:

  • Leading a team of designers, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure the successful completion of various projects.
  • Developing a comprehensive Ux solution for a cross-platform app designed for engineers working at nuclear power stations.
  • Creating and presenting an innovative Ui solution for a banking platform, aligning the design with both user needs and business goals.

2020-2022

Role: 

Ux/Ui designer

Language: 

English

Focus Areas: 

Fintech, Managing, Security, Health Care, Beauty,E-commerce, Marketing design, Branding

As a Ux/Ui Designer at Presto Design Studio, I advanced my skills in Ui design and client presentations. I worked on a diverse range of projects, quickly adapting to new challenges and generating innovative solutions. My experience here strengthened my ability to deliver high-quality designs that meet both user needs and business goals.

Key contributions include:

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams on various projects, ensuring design solutions met both user needs and business goals.
  • Delivering innovative Ux/Ui designs across multiple domains, including fintech, security, health care, and e-commerce.
  • Implementing data-driven design improvements based on user testing and A/B testing results.
  • Developing branding and marketing designs for fintech and health care clients, elevating brand presence and user engagement.
  • Presenting design concepts and solutions to stakeholders, refining my presentation and client communication skills.

2017-2020

Role: 

Ui/Ux designer

Language: 

Ukrainian

Focus Areas: 

E-commerce, Marketing design, Branding

I gained experience collaborating with developers, marketing teams, stakeholders, and worked on various projects for diverse business sectors. Managing my own design projects independently.

Key contributions include:

  • Transiting from Graphic Designer to an Ui/Ux Designer.
  • Gained hands-on experience working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and marketing specialists, to ensure alignment between design, technical, and business objectives.
  • Delivered user-centred design solutions for E-commerce platforms, improving user engagement and conversion rates.
  • Created cohesive branding and marketing materials that enhanced client visibility and brand recognition.
Skills

Mentorship & Team Leadership

  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Agile & Scrum in design processes
  • Client interaction & feedback integration
  • Public speaking & presentation skills
  • Stakeholder management

Branding (Additional)

  • Visual identity design
  • Logo design & branding
  • Brand strategy & guidelines
  • Typography & iconography
  • Print design

Product Design

  • End-to-End product design
  • User research & testing
  • User and stakeholders interviews
  • Prototyping & Wireframing
  • Accessibility testing (WCAG)
  • Ux writing
  • Cross-platform solutions
  • Design solutions for complex tools and domains (e.g., fintech, healthcare, translation apps, Ai)
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Design systems creation, development & support
  • Responsive design
  • User-centric design
Education

Technical University of Košice

Faculty of Arts | Studio – Visual communication

Master's degree | 2020 - 2022

Relevant coursework: Strategy and branding, Accessibility standards (WCAG) in Design, Visual Communication

Digital League

Courses | March 2018 - June 2020

User experience design, User research & testing, Scrum methodologies, Design thinking, Design systems creation, Team Work

Khmelnytskyi National University

Technology and design | Studio – Graphic design

Bachelor’s degree | 2015 - 2019

Relevant coursework: Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Marketing, Psychology

Circle Web Academy

Courses | October 2016 - February 2017

Ui/Ux Design, Prototyping, Social Media strategy

about

Summary

My name is Anastasiia (I prefer Sia though), and I love collaborating on innovative products with diverse teams from around the world.

As a product designer, I focus on creating accessible, user-centered digital experiences that solve real-world problems for both businesses and users. Recently, I led a platform redesign to improve accessibility, which resulted in a significant increase in app sales.

Fun fact: I once baked brownies for my team of 20! In my quest for the perfect recipe, I baked five different batches and conducted a "user test" with my teammates to find the ultimate winner.