Vladimir Zaitsev

I enjoy creating meaningful things

Living in Berlin · Design, people, ideas

Based in Berlin, Germany

Experience

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IVK Group

IVK Group

ivanovokoncert.ru

2017 — Present

Work on a multi-region ticketing platform, leading product design across user journeys, payments, and internal tools. Focus on improving user experience, simplifying complex processes, and supporting product growth across multiple regions. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive product decisions and deliver end-to-end solutions.

Sberbank

Sberbank

sberbank.com

2014 — 2016

Worked with corporate clients and financial products, acting as a primary point of contact and supporting business operations. Developed strong skills in client communication, process optimization, and working within a structured, regulated environment.

Education

University of Europe for Applied Sciences

University of Europe for Applied Sciences

ue-germany.com

Sep 2025 — Present

Master of Arts — MA, Visual and Experience Design

Master's program focused on Visual and Experience Design, combining user research, UX/UI, prototyping, and design systems. Emphasis on building human-centered digital products, strategic thinking, and creative leadership within international design studios.

ITMO University

ITMO University

en.itmo.ru/en

2022 — 2024

Master's degree, Product Designer

One of Russia's leading technical universities, recognized for innovation and digital education. In the Product Design program, I focused on UX/UI, service design, user research, and systems thinking — graduating with a GPA of 5.0.

ECTS Grade: A (Excellent)

Ivanovo State University

Ivanovo State University

ivanovo.ac.ru

2012 — 2016

Bachelor's degree, Banking

My studies in the Banking program covered financial systems, corporate finance, client relations, and analytical decision-making. This background gave me a strong foundation in business logic, which I later applied in digital product environments.

Toolbelt

Software I use to create, research and collaborate.

Research & Design

  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • Figma
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Mobbin
  • Optimal Workshop
  • Ahrefs
  • UserTesting

Dev & Deployment

  • Next.js
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind
  • Cursor
  • GitHub
  • Vercel
  • Supabase

AI & Automation

  • Claude Code
  • Make.com
  • Zapier
  • Resend
  • Typeform
  • Calendly

Content & Media

  • ScreenStudio
  • CapCut
  • Kling.ai
  • Gemini

Collaboration

  • Google Drive
  • Notion
  • Slack
  • Asana
  • JIRA