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Raisa Simonyan

@raisasimonyan

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I design research-led B2B and B2C products from concept through launch.

Armenia

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead research-led product design for meaningful B2B or B2C digital products, partnering with cross-functional teams from concept through launch and using AI thoughtfully to improve design quality and efficiency.

I'm a UX/UI and Product Designer with 5+ years of experience shaping digital products across SaaS, AI platforms, CRM systems, analytics dashboards, gaming, and e-commerce — for both B2B and B2C audiences.

What sets me apart is how I work: I actively integrate AI tools into every stage of my design process — from research and ideation to visual creation and prototyping. This isn't a trend for me, it's how I've been designing. It makes me faster, sharper, and more creative.

I hold an MSc in Interaction Design (Tallinn University & Cyprus University of Technology), graduated with a GPA of 4.5/5 — my thesis investigated how AI and gamification can transform learning experiences through better UX design, bridging my passion for human-centered design with cutting-edge research.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺:

→ End-to-end product design — from discovery and UX research to final UI and design systems

→ Experience across complex enterprise products: AI automation, link management, webinar platforms, airline CRMs

→ A track record of working closely with PMs, developers, and stakeholders to ship real products

→ Gamification thinking that drives engagement, not just aesthetics

→ Leadership and mentorship experience — I've mentored junior designers across three institutions, supported peers through their academic journey at university, and at Supono Holdings acted as a de facto Product Manager, bridging UX, graphic, motion, and 3D teams with development

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗜'𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗳:

→ Grew from Local Leader to Country Manager at the Interaction Design Foundation, building Armenia's design community

→ Co-presented UX research at ICERI 2024 in Seville, Spain

I work fluently in Armenian, Russian, and English — making cross-cultural collaboration feel natural, not forced.

I'm currently open to Mid to Senior UX/UI or Product Designer roles at product-led companies where design has a real seat at the table.

📩 Best way to reach me: uxuidesigner.simonyanraisa@gmail.com

🔗 Portfolio: behance.net/raisasimonyan

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Alumni Council, MID Alumni Representative

Current

Tallinn University

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Serve on the Tallinn University Alumni Council as the Master's in Interaction Design Alumni Representative, participating in curriculum discussions and developing solutions to strengthen student experience.

Alumni Relations Curriculum Development Student Experience

Local Leader to Country Manager

Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)

Jan 2025 - Mar 2026 (1 year 2 months)

Grew Armenia's IxDF design community from Local Leader to Country Manager, organizing meet-ups and mentorship events on AI in design, design systems, and UX strategy.

Community Management Event Organization Mentorship AI in Design Design Systems UX Strategy

UX/UI Designer

Wise

May 2025 - Dec 2025 (7 months)

Designed user-centered interfaces for government digital platforms, improving accessibility and usability. Created executive presentations communicating UX strategy and product direction.

UX Design UI Design Accessibility Stakeholder Collaboration Presentation Skills

UX/UI Designer & Product Manager

Supono Holdings

Jan 2025 - Jul 2025 (6 months)

Worked across UX/UI design and product management for mobile gaming initiatives, conducting UX research and player-experience analysis. Defined monetization-oriented user flows and used AI image-generation workflows to accelerate creative production.

UX Research Product Management Mobile Gaming AI Image Generation User Flows Monetization

UX/UI Designer

HackTech

Jul 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Designed enterprise B2B products across SaaS, analytics, AI, and CRM for international clients. Led AI Front Desk from concept to launch, conducted market research, and validated prototypes through usability testing.

UX Design UI Design SaaS Analytics AI CRM Usability Testing Design Systems A B Testing

Product Designer

ITHire

Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 (10 months)

Led end-to-end redesign of an IT freelance-hiring platform, covering client and worker workflows. Built a scalable UI kit adopted platform-wide.

Product Design UX Design UI Design Design Systems User Flows

UX/UI Designer

Aparg

Jan 2021 - Jul 2021 (6 months)

Designed Foothunters, a LinkedIn-style football networking platform, building profile systems and navigation focused on discoverability and engagement.

UX Design UI Design User Flows Profile System Navigation

UX/UI Designer

Codeex

Jul 2021 - Apr 2022 (9 months)

Designed interface architecture and complex user flows for a multi-level marketing management system, covering commission tracking, network management, reporting, and account administration.

UX Design UI Design User Flows Information Architecture

Freelance UX/UI Designer

Upwork & International Clients

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Delivered 30+ UX/UI projects across SaaS, e-commerce, travel, and analytics, managing end-to-end client communication and delivery independently. Notable project: PersiumPod, a hyper-local air-quality monitoring system.

UX Design UI Design SaaS Ecommerce Travel Analytics Client Communication

UX Trainer & Mentor

UXAcademy, SmartCode Programming Academy, Picsart Academy

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 11 months)

Guided junior designers through UX research, strategy, prototyping, and Figma-based execution, and supported portfolio development.

UX Research UX Strategy Prototyping Figma Mentorship

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cyprus University of Technology

MSc, Interaction Design & Engineering

2024 - 2026

Grade: 4.53/5.00

Activities and societies: Graduate competencies: Software and technical systems design · Usability and human-centered design · Design and development leadership · Cross-functional collaboration · Multidisciplinary teamwork · Professional ethics & intellectual property · Preparation for PhD-level study

Joint MSc program in Interaction Design & Engineering with Tallinn University, with a GPA of 4.53/5.00.

Tallinn University

MSc, Interaction Design & Engineering

2024 - 2026

Grade: 4.53/5.00

Joint MSc program in Interaction Design & Engineering with Cyprus University of Technology, with a GPA of 4.53/5.00.

Coursera

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Data Analytics

2026 - 2026

Completed the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate.

Ministry of High-Tech Industry, Republic of Armenia

Tech Management, Tech Management

2024 - 2024

Completed a Tech Management certification.

Interaction Design Foundation

UX Design for Virtual Reality, UX Design

2024 - 2024

Completed multiple courses including UX Design for Virtual Reality, Gamification, AI for Designers, and Mobile UX Strategy.

The Designership

The Ultimate Figma & UI Masterclass, UI Design

2023 - 2023

Completed The Ultimate Figma & UI Masterclass.

Yerevan State University

B.A., Mathematics

2015 - 2019

Grade: 3

Activities and societies: Academic focus: Mathematical foundations and analytical problem-solving · Pedagogical and psychological foundations of teaching · Educational communication and student-centered learning · Preparation for teaching and supporting students’ learning

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics with academic focus on mathematics, analytical reasoning, pedagogy, and teaching methodology.