Available for hire
Hi, I’m Leonid Kniazev, Product Designer
based in London
Hi, I’m Leonid Kniazev,
Product Designer
based in London
Hi, I’m Leonid Kniazev,
Product Designer
based in London
With 3+ years of experience, I specialise in crafting intuitive interfaces for startup products, B2B platforms, and online banking systems. I am passionate about solving complex problems and finding optimal solutions that meet both business objectives and user needs.
Projects
Projects
COMING SOON
B2B platform case from one of my previous projects
COMING SOON
B2B platform case from one of my previous projects
COMING SOON
B2B platform case from one of my previous projects
MY CAREER JOURNEY
August 2024 – Up until now
Product Designer at BCS LTD
I am working for one of Eastern Europe’s top brokerage firms, I spearheaded the design of innovative features for a social network with over 2 million active users, driving a 40% increase in MAU. I enhanced user satisfaction by 24% through improved interactions, revamped profiles, and the launch of scalable design solutions. My work included creating and documenting 20+ design system components and aligning efforts across two development teams to meet business objectives.
August 2024 – Up until now
Product Designer at BCS LTD
I am working for one of Eastern Europe’s top brokerage firms, I spearheaded the design of innovative features for a social network with over 2 million active users, driving a 40% increase in MAU. I enhanced user satisfaction by 24% through improved interactions, revamped profiles, and the launch of scalable design solutions. My work included creating and documenting 20+ design system components and aligning efforts across two development teams to meet business objectives.
August 2024 – Up until now
Product Designer at BCS LTD
I am working for one of Eastern Europe’s top brokerage firms, I spearheaded the design of innovative features for a social network with over 2 million active users, driving a 40% increase in MAU. I enhanced user satisfaction by 24% through improved interactions, revamped profiles, and the launch of scalable design solutions. My work included creating and documenting 20+ design system components and aligning efforts across two development teams to meet business objectives.
January 2023 – March 2023
Product Designer Intern at Otkritie Bank
March 2023 – August 2024
Product Designer at Otkritie Bank
My main task at the moment is leading the redesign of the banking web application - the online bank. After the MLP launch, the average user rating increased from 5.9 to 8.7. This improvement also reflects in product metrics, such as loan applications within the app. The Q1 2024 plan was exceeded by 16%, equivalent to an additional revenue of $17.4 million. I have redesigned Transfers&Payments, History of transactions and product’s pages of second order, which is around 60% of whole web app.
January 2023 – March 2023
Product Designer Intern at Otkritie Bank
March 2023 – August 2024
Product Designer at Otkritie Bank
My main task at the moment is leading the redesign of the banking web application - the online bank. After the MLP launch, the average user rating increased from 5.9 to 8.7. This improvement also reflects in product metrics, such as loan applications within the app. The Q1 2024 plan was exceeded by 16%, equivalent to an additional revenue of $17.4 million. I have redesigned Transfers&Payments, History of transactions and product’s pages of second order, which is around 60% of whole web app.
January 2023 – March 2023
Product Designer Intern at Otkritie Bank
March 2023 – August 2024
Product Designer at Otkritie Bank
My main task at the moment is leading the redesign of the banking web application - the online bank. After the MLP launch, the average user rating increased from 5.9 to 8.7. This improvement also reflects in product metrics, such as loan applications within the app. The Q1 2024 plan was exceeded by 16%, equivalent to an additional revenue of $17.4 million. I have redesigned Transfers&Payments, History of transactions and product’s pages of second order, which is around 60% of whole web app.
June 2022 – January 2023
Product Designer at DEDEX
I was responsible for developing the design of a web application from scratch, including the landing page and promotional materials, as well as creating and maintaining the UI kit, developing user interaction scenarios, and Information Architecture (IA). Created pitch deck presentation.
A significant part of my responsibilities involved generating hypotheses for improving the user interface, followed by testing to verify their effectiveness. I also created wireframes and prototypes with medium and high detail.
June 2022 – January 2023
Product Designer at DEDEX
I was responsible for developing the design of a web application from scratch, including the landing page and promotional materials, as well as creating and maintaining the UI kit, developing user interaction scenarios, and Information Architecture (IA). Created pitch deck presentation.
A significant part of my responsibilities involved generating hypotheses for improving the user interface, followed by testing to verify their effectiveness. I also created wireframes and prototypes with medium and high detail.
June 2022 – January 2023
Product Designer at DEDEX
I was responsible for developing the design of a web application from scratch, including the landing page and promotional materials, as well as creating and maintaining the UI kit, developing user interaction scenarios, and Information Architecture (IA). Created pitch deck presentation.
A significant part of my responsibilities involved generating hypotheses for improving the user interface, followed by testing to verify their effectiveness. I also created wireframes and prototypes with medium and high detail.
September 2020 – June 2022
UX/UI Designer at JSC «International Uranium Enrichment Centre»
I was responsible for working on the maintenance and development of a B2B platform, which served as the foundation for the document workflow of Russia’s energy complex. I participated in designing entire sections of the vast platform, such as 'Document Coordination' and 'Organisation Management and Corporate Events.' The platform’s existence was implemented in 134 companies within the nuclear industry, allowing for significant time and cost savings.
September 2020 – June 2022
UX/UI Designer at JSC «International Uranium Enrichment Centre»
I was responsible for working on the maintenance and development of a B2B platform, which served as the foundation for the document workflow of Russia’s energy complex. I participated in designing entire sections of the vast platform, such as 'Document Coordination' and 'Organisation Management and Corporate Events.' The platform’s existence was implemented in 134 companies within the nuclear industry, allowing for significant time and cost savings.
September 2020 – June 2022
UX/UI Designer at JSC «International Uranium Enrichment Centre»
I was responsible for working on the maintenance and development of a B2B platform, which served as the foundation for the document workflow of Russia’s energy complex. I participated in designing entire sections of the vast platform, such as 'Document Coordination' and 'Organisation Management and Corporate Events.' The platform’s existence was implemented in 134 companies within the nuclear industry, allowing for significant time and cost savings.
Google
June 2022
Google UX Design Certification
Udemy
March 2022
Figma UI UX Design Essentials
Contest in Russia
October 2023
TOP-10% of Designers of all grades
Art School
2010 - 2017
High School Certification
Master's Degree
2017 - 2022
Academy of IC of Russia
Otus Edu
April 2022
JavaScript for begginners
Udemy
March 2023
Complete Web & Mobile Designer
Meta
May 2024
Principles of UX/UI Design
Otus Edu.
October 2022
Product Manager Certification
Certificates
Art School
2010 - 2017
High School Certification
Art School
2010 - 2017
High School Certification
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Creating interfaces.
Creating interfaces.
Creating interfaces.
Making life unforgettable.
Making life unforgettable.
Making life unforgettable.
When I'm not designing, I'm traveling and exploring new cultures. This is my main source of inspiration and empathy for people. I love what I do and bring the following principles to my work:
When I'm not designing, I'm traveling and exploring new cultures. This is my main source of inspiration and empathy for people. I love what I do and bring the following principles to my work:
Iterative Process
I embrace an iterative design process, constantly refining and improving based on feedback and testing.
Iterative Process
I embrace an iterative design process, constantly refining and improving based on feedback and testing.
Iterative Process
I embrace an iterative design process, constantly refining and improving based on feedback and testing.
User centered
I prioritise the needs and preferences of users, ensuring that every design decision enhances their experience and satisfaction while aligning with business goals.
User centered
I prioritise the needs and preferences of users, ensuring that every design decision enhances their experience and satisfaction while aligning with business goals.
Continuous Learning
I stay up-to-date with the latest design techniques and methodologies, including the use of AI.
Continuous Learning
I stay up-to-date with the latest design techniques and methodologies, including the use of AI.
Continuous Learning
I stay up-to-date with the latest design techniques and methodologies, including the use of AI.
Functionality and Aesthetics
Functionality and Aesthetics
I prioritise functionality slightly over aesthetics, ensuring designs are not only beautiful but also highly effective. With my background in investigation, I meticulously plan and utilise all available methods to create the best possible solutions.
I prioritise functionality slightly over aesthetics, ensuring designs are not only beautiful but also highly effective. With my background in investigation, I meticulously plan and utilise all available methods to create the best possible solutions.
Passion for Design
Passion for Design
Passion for Design
I love designing interfaces because it simplifies people's lives and contributes to societal advancement. I aim to achieve maximum impact with minimal resources.
I love designing interfaces because it simplifies people's lives and contributes to societal advancement. I aim to achieve maximum impact with minimal resources.
I love designing interfaces because it simplifies people's lives and contributes to societal advancement.
Functionality and Aesthetics
I prioritise functionality slightly over aesthetics, ensuring designs are not only beautiful but also highly effective.
Collaboration
I value collaboration with clients, developers, and stakeholders, believing that a team's success largely depends on cooperation to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Collaboration
I value collaboration with clients, developers, and stakeholders, believing that a team's success largely depends on cooperation to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Collaboration
I value collaboration with clients, developers, and stakeholders, believing that a team's success largely depends on cooperation to achieve the best possible outcomes.
User centered
I prioritise the needs and preferences of users, ensuring that every design decision enhances their experience and satisfaction while aligning with business goals.
User centered
I prioritise the needs and preferences of users, ensuring that every design decision enhances their experience and satisfaction while aligning with business goals.
