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Anastasia Kiek

Pasadena, CA  ·  +1 626 517-6332  ·  anastasiakiekux@gmail.com  ·  anastasiakiek.com

UX & PRODUCT DESIGNER · FIGMA · RESEARCH TO SHIPPED MVP

SUMMARY

UX and product designer working on SaaS platforms, AI tools and web applications, taking products from concept to MVP: user research, information architecture, wireframes and high-fidelity UI in Figma. Builds scalable design systems with components, variants and Auto Layout, and works closely with engineers during handoff so the final product matches the approved designs. Uses AI-assisted prototyping to carry designs all the way through to working, launched features. A decade in marketing and product research behind the design work means every design decision is tied to a business outcome.

CORE SKILLS

Design: Figma (components, variants, Auto Layout, prototyping), wireframing, high-fidelity UI, responsive and mobile-first design, design systems and component libraries, interaction design, accessibility and WCAG principles

Research: User research and interviews, usability testing, friction point analysis, information architecture, user flows and journey mapping, competitive analysis, converting findings into design decisions

Product: Translating business requirements into product requirements, scoping MVPs, prioritizing features, presenting concepts and design strategy to clients and stakeholders

Build & delivery: Developer handoff, design QA (reviewing the built product against the approved designs for spacing, type, color and responsive behavior), HTML and CSS, WordPress and Elementor, AI-assisted prototyping with Claude Code

Tools: Figma, Figma MCP server (design-to-code with Claude Code), Adobe Creative Suite, Jira, Slack

Certified: AI Fluency and Claude 101 (Anthropic)  ·  Google UX Design Certificate

EXPERIENCE

UX/UI Designer (Contract)  |  Zora Digital, Illinois (Remote)Aug 2025 – Present

  • Translate business requirements into UX flows, wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma, optimizing information architecture and SEO-friendly content structures.
  • Build scalable UI systems in Figma with reusable components, variants and Auto Layout, enabling efficient page creation and consistent patterns across complex websites.
  • Use AI-assisted design tools to speed up wireframing, layout exploration and design iteration, including the Figma MCP server with Claude Code.
  • Design data-driven features including searchable organization directories, ZIP-code proximity search, interactive maps and job posting workflows, using AI-assisted prototyping.
  • Run usability testing sessions to identify friction points and iterate on solutions based on real user feedback.
  • Create high-fidelity mockups aligned with development feasibility and work with engineers through accurate front-end implementation.
  • Present UX concepts and design strategy to clients, leading discussions on brand positioning, usability improvements and product direction.
  • Design and launch responsive sites in WordPress, Elementor and custom HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Product & Web Designer (Independent)  |  Pasadena, CA2022 – Present

  • Design user-centered web interfaces and mobile-friendly landing pages, shaping UX flows and visual hierarchy around client conversion goals.
  • Create responsive wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, work with clients from brief through developer handoff, and define early design systems so brand and interface stay consistent as products grow.

Marketing Manager (Product & UX)  |  C.Nord Ltd., St. Petersburg2015 – 2019

  • Led a visual redesign of product catalogs and corporate web platforms, modernizing brand presence and improving customer trust.
  • Worked with product and engineering teams to improve the UX of the myAlarm mobile app, raising engagement and reducing support tickets.
  • Ran user research to identify friction points across the app and the marketing funnel, informing product updates that improved onboarding and retention.
  • Designed and built 34 landing pages and site concepts optimized for usability and search.

EDUCATION

M.S., Information Technology, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Russia, 2013

A.S., Web Design & Development, Pasadena City College, 2025

AVAILABILITY

Schedule: Based in Pasadena, CA. Open to remote roles, full-time or contract.