Anton Bondarev

Anton Bondarev

Product Design Leader & Visionary
Moscow, RU.

About

Highly accomplished Product and UX Design Leader with over a decade of experience in crafting innovative digital services and driving product vision from concept to launch. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, co-found successful ventures, and deliver high-impact solutions across diverse industries, including fintech, e-commerce, and AI. Adept at transforming complex ideas into user-centric products that foster engagement and achieve strategic business objectives.

Work

Profi
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Head of Product Updates

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Summary

Led the comprehensive overhaul and strategic re-conceptualization of client-facing products, driving the development and launch of a new flagship application.

Highlights

Spearheaded the conceptual redesign of a core product for specialists, enhancing user experience and market positioning over two years.

Directed the creation and successful launch of a new client application, significantly upgrading the platform's functionality and user interface.

Managed product lifecycle from strategic planning through development and deployment, ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals.

30 Birds
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Co-founder

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Summary

Co-founded a venture focused on innovative communication, interface, and scenario design, driving the initial product vision and user experience strategy.

Highlights

Established and led the design strategy for communications, user interfaces, and interactive scenarios for a new startup.

Defined core product experiences and user journeys, laying the foundation for a compelling digital service.

Collaborated on business development and product-market fit, translating strategic goals into tangible design outcomes.

Tochka Bank
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Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Summary

Directed a product team in the development and launch of Tochka X, an innovative alternative financial product, shaping its strategic direction and market introduction.

Highlights

Led a dedicated team in the successful creation and launch of Tochka X, an alternative product, establishing its market presence.

Defined the product roadmap and feature set, aligning development efforts with strategic business objectives and user needs.

Oversaw product strategy, development, and go-to-market initiatives, ensuring a competitive and impactful market entry.

British Higher School of Design
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Course Instructor: Digital Product Design

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Summary

Taught and mentored students in digital product design, fostering the next generation of design professionals.

Highlights

Developed and delivered curriculum for the 'Digital Product Design' course, imparting industry best practices and theoretical knowledge.

Mentored aspiring designers, guiding them through practical projects and career development strategies.

Contributed to the academic community by sharing expertise and insights into the evolving field of digital product design.

Google for Startups
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Program Mentor

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Summary

Provided mentorship and strategic guidance to young startups within Google's accelerator program, fostering innovation and growth.

Highlights

Mentored multiple young startups on product strategy, UX design, and market positioning within the Google for Startups program.

Provided actionable feedback and guidance, helping startups refine their product offerings and accelerate their development.

Shared extensive industry experience to help founders navigate challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Osome
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Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Summary

Spearheaded the design and execution of a pilot service for entrepreneurs in Singapore, defining product strategy and market validation.

Highlights

Designed and launched a successful pilot service targeting entrepreneurs in the Singaporean market, validating product-market fit.

Directed product strategy and development from concept to deployment, focusing on user acquisition and engagement.

Managed cross-functional teams to deliver a robust and scalable solution, enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Rocketbank
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Head of Products

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Summary

Orchestrated the design, development, and launch of a mobile banking client for iOS and Android, leading multiple product teams to deliver a seamless user experience.

Highlights

Led the end-to-end design, development, and successful launch of a mobile banking client across iOS and Android platforms.

Managed product teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring timely delivery of features and updates in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Defined and executed product roadmaps, integrating user feedback and market trends to enhance the mobile banking experience.

Кухня на районе (Localkitchen)
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Co-founder

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Summary

Co-founded a culinary service, leading the design of interfaces and user scenarios to create an intuitive and engaging customer experience.

Highlights

Co-founded and drove the interface and scenario design for a new food delivery and culinary service.

Developed user journeys and interaction models that optimized the customer experience from order to delivery.

Translated business requirements into functional and appealing design solutions, contributing to early market adoption.

Pure
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Product Designer

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Summary

Drove product development through analytics integration, application design, and strategic planning, enhancing user experience and feature growth.

Highlights

Implemented robust analytics frameworks to inform design decisions and optimize application performance.

Designed and prototyped key features for the application, significantly improving user engagement and retention.

Developed and articulated the product development strategy, guiding future iterations and market positioning.

OTP Bank
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Head of UX Design

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Summary

Led the UX design and development for a mobile application managing POS loans and created internal scoring system interfaces, streamlining financial operations.

Highlights

Spearheaded the design and launch of a mobile application for managing POS credits, enhancing user access and operational efficiency.

Developed intuitive interfaces for the internal scoring system, improving data accuracy and decision-making for financial analysts.

Managed UX research, wireframing, and prototyping to ensure a seamless and compliant user experience across financial products.

Wakie
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Interface Designer

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Summary

Designed, developed, and launched a social alarm clock application across iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, creating a multi-platform user experience.

Highlights

Led the interface design and development for a social alarm clock application, successfully launching on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.

Ensured consistent user experience and visual design across three distinct mobile platforms, reaching a broad user base.

Collaborated with engineering teams to translate design concepts into functional and engaging user interfaces.

Evrone
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Дизайнер сайтов

Москва

Summary

Разработка дизайна для информационных и финансовых проектов.

Publications

Interview for Bang Bang Education

Published by

Youtube

Summary

Featured in an interview discussing the future of UX design, the serendipity of finding the right people, the fear of oblivion, and surprising coincidences, positioning as a thought leader in the field.

Languages

Russian
English

Skills

Product & UX Design

Product Strategy, User Experience (UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Systems, Mobile Application Design, Web Design, Interaction Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, User Research, Information Architecture.

Leadership & Entrepreneurship

Product Leadership, Team Leadership, Visionary Leadership, Startup Incubation, Co-founding, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Go-to-Market Strategy, Cross-functional Team Management.

Technical & Tools

iOS, Android, Windows Phone, AI-driven Products, Analytics Implementation, Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite.

Industry Expertise

Fintech, E-commerce, Virtual Operators, Medical Services, HR Technology, Social Platforms, Branding & Identity, Art Direction, Personal Growth Platforms.

Clients & Partnerships

Magnit, Skyeng, Revolute, Anna Money, Sber, Rocket Work, Raiffeisen, Sensorium, Qiwi, Profi, Timepad.

Projects

Nuanu City
Nuanu City

Summary

Developed the core concepts for passports, citizenship, and identity for a visionary city of the future in Bali.

Carbogatto
Carbogatto

Summary

Led brand identity, positioning, website design, and art direction for an electric bike company in the UAE.

Relocate

Summary

Designed a comprehensive system for talent search, onboarding, and personnel management for the UAE market.

Evolution

Summary

Designed and developed a website for a personal growth program, focusing on user engagement and content delivery.

Yung

Summary

Designed brand identity, website, interfaces, and provided art direction for a therapeutic product based in the USA.

Novami

Summary

Developed the mobile application concept and service packaging for a medical service, tailored for the investment stage in the USA.

DNA Style

Summary

Contributed to product development for a mobile AI stylist application based in Barcelona.

VTB Mobile

Summary

Created the mobile application concept for a virtual operator, defining its core functionalities and user journey.