Maria Kharmandaryan
@mariakharmandaryan
I am a product designer focused on human-centered SaaS, crypto, and fintech experiences.
ArmeniaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Product Designer with experience designing and enhancing user experiences for crypto finance, SaaS, and government-related products. I collaborate closely with product owners, stakeholders, developers, and cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive, secure, and user-centered solutions.
I led the design and improvement of digital products at Akna Tech using user-centered design methods and contributed as a contract UI/UX consultant on international teams. I also designed and improved the user experience for a video editor at Renderforest and a crypto finance application at Liqwid Finance.
My approach emphasizes human-centric communication, active collaboration, and rigorous time management. I am proficient in Figma, FigJam, Figma Variables, Prototyping, Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator, and I focus on delivering practical, user-friendly interfaces across B2B, B2C, SaaS, blockchain, e-commerce, and AI/ML domains.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UI/UX Consultant
Akna Tech
Dec 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Led design and improvement of digital products using user-centered design methods and collaborated with international cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive, user-friendly experiences.
REProduct Designer
Renderforest
Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 (3 months)
Designed and improved the user experience of a video editor by collaborating with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to enhance usability and workflow efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IFInteraction Design Foundation
Certificate, Interaction Design
2023 -
Ongoing certificate program at the Interaction Design Foundation (Oct 2023–present) in interaction and product design.
ICIBM Corporation
Certificate, Design
2022 - 2023
Completed an IBM certificate program from Dec 2022 to Feb 2023.
Google Creative Campus
Certificate, Design
2021 - 2022
Completed a certificate program at Google Creative Campus from Aug 2021 to May 2022.
AEArmenian State University of Economics
Bachelor of Economics, Economics
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Economics degree from the Armenian State University of Economics, completed Sep 2010–Jul 2014.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ArmeniaAuthorized to work in
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