Oleg Tischenkov
Senior UX / Product Designer (Freelance / Toronto / Remote)
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Professional Summary
Creative and results-driven Senior UX/Product Designer with 10+ years of experience delivering user-centered solutions across web and mobile platforms. Expert in Figma, user research, design systems, and high-fidelity prototyping. Known for turning complex problems into elegant, accessible, and engaging digital experiences. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and collaborating with stakeholders in Agile environments. Passionate about inclusive design, behavioral psychology, and continuous learning.
Core Skills
- UX/UI Design – Wireframes, user flows, journey maps, interactive prototypes
- Design Systems – Building and scaling libraries and component-based systems
- Tools – Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Principle
- User Research – Usability testing, user interviews, behavioral insights
- Accessibility – WCAG 2.1, AODA compliance best practices
- Collaboration – Stakeholder workshops, Agile ceremonies, mentoring
- Front-end Understanding – HTML5, CSS3, JS basics
- Analytics & Optimization – A/B testing, behavioral tracking tools
Professional Experience
Senior Product Designer
PokerStars / Flutter International – Sep 2019 – Present
- Led large-scale redesigns of core gaming and account features across platforms
- Created and maintained scalable design systems in Figma
- Conducted user research and testing to validate design hypotheses
- Collaborated with product managers, engineers, and QA in Agile teams
- Mentored junior designers and facilitated team critiques
Senior Product Designer
ACTRA – Jul 2015 – Aug 2019
- Designed and prototyped responsive web applications and member dashboards
- Conducted user flow analysis and led user testing sessions
- Facilitated cross-team workshops and created brand-aligned visual identities
- Ensured accessibility compliance across digital touchpoints
Senior UX/UI Designer
Questrade – Jan 2012 – Mar 2015
- Designed UX for trading platforms and client-facing portals
- Produced marketing visuals across web, print, and video formats
- Recognized as Best Marketing Tool Application Designer & Creative Team Lead
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Robotic Systems and Computer Science
- AlterSpark – Psychology for Digital Behavior Change
- University of Pennsylvania / Coursera – Gamification (in progress)
Portfolio
Visit olegti.com/portfolio for case studies covering:
- UX strategy and research
- Design systems
- Accessibility implementations
- High-impact product redesigns
Interests
Urban sketching, hiking, raccoons