This will hide itself!
IVAN KUZNETSOV
DESIGN LEAD
BASED IN BELGRADE, SERBIA
B2C / B2B SAAS
FOUNDER
DESIGN SYSTEMS
PRODUCT LEAD
AI PRODUCTS
AKI0
CREATIVE DIRECT0R
BRAND DESIGNER
KIX
Design lead with 10+ years building enterprise SaaS platforms, marketplaces,
and AI-assisted products
Currently leading a team of 30 designers at Severstal corporation, where I oversee product design for large-scale B2B platforms,
industrial systems, fintech, AI and enterprise services.
Alongside corporate work, I am the founder of CognifyTasks — an AI-assisted productivity product that I design and build independently from scratch.
Selected Works
2020 - 2026
Experiences
2021
UX/UI Designer
Severstal
2023
Design Lead
Severstal
2024 - Present
Head of UX/UI
Severstal
2025 - Present
Product Lead & Founder
CognifyTasks
Testimonials
I had the pleasure of working with Ivan on several projects where he consistently demonstrated his exceptional skills as a Product Designer. His unique concepts and high-quality execution were instrumental in delivering outstanding results. Together, we conducted our first usability testing sessions, which significantly improved the overall user experience in our services. Not only is Ivan an excellent designer, but he's also a great mentor. He always provides precise feedback during design reviews, helping other designers grow and improve their work.
Maria Teodorovich
Product Manager, Severstal
I am pleased to write this recommendation for Ivan, an exceptionally skilled and reliable designer with whom I have had the privilege of working. Ivan possesses a remarkable ability to combine creativity, technical expertise, and strategic thinking, making them an outstanding professional in the field of design. He excels at managing projects and teams, inspiring colleagues with a positive attitude and fostering a comfortable and productive work environment. Always open to collaboration and ready to take responsibility in any situation, Ivan is an invaluable team member.
Vladislava Ruzhnikova
Product Designer, Severstal
To Whom It May Concern, I highly recommend Ivan Kuznetsov, a valuable member of our design team at Nekki. Ivan consistently delivered high-quality work on tight deadlines, demonstrating strong initiative and attention to detail. He excelled at proposing innovative solutions and fostering collaboration, ensuring optimal outcomes even in complex situations. Ivan’s professionalism, creativity, and team-oriented approach make him an exceptional UX/UI designer. I am confident he will continue to thrive in any future role.
Nikita Kandybin
Head of UX/UI, Nekki
Working with Ivan as the lead designer on our design system project for two major products was an invaluable experience. He expertly guided the team through a complex project, combining professionalism with strategic vision. Ivan’s organizational skills and attention to both detail and the big picture ensured high standards and seamless integration across both products. His leadership fostered collaboration and kept the team aligned toward a shared goal. Ivan is a highly capable leader who brings out the best in his team and delivers impactful results. He would be a tremendous asset to any design-driven organization.
Nel Vasenina
Product Designer, Severstal
I am pleased to recommend Ivan Kuznetsov, an exceptional member of our UX/UI team at Severstal Infocom. Ivan excels at fostering collaboration, effectively aligning cross-functional teams and stakeholders. His adaptability, proactive mindset, and innovative thinking consistently drive fresh solutions to challenges. Ivan’s strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and calm under pressure contribute to a positive, trusting team environment. A supportive leader and skilled team player, Ivan empowers colleagues and delivers exceptional results. I confidently endorse him as a talented and dedicated UX/UI professional.
Alisa Glinka
Design Lead, Severstal
I had the privilege of working closely with Ivan on the development of a corporate design system, where his contributions as the design lead were invaluable. His ability to craft scalable, thoughtful, and visually refined solutions played a pivotal role in the project’s success. As the frontend tech lead, I greatly appreciated Ivan’s clear communication and deep understanding of development processes, which fostered seamless collaboration between our teams. Working with Ivan felt like a true partnership, as his insights and proactive approach consistently elevated the quality of our work. I wholeheartedly recommend Ivan as an exceptional design professional who makes teamwork both efficient and inspiring.
Alexander Udalov
Lead Frontend Developer, Severstal
This will hide itself!
IVAN KUZNETSOV
DESIGN LEAD
BASED IN BELGRADE, SERBIA
B2C / B2B SAAS
FOUNDER
DESIGN SYSTEMS
PRODUCT LEAD
AI PRODUCTS
AKI0
CREATIVE DIRECT0R
BRAND DESIGNER
KIX
Design lead with 10+ years building enterprise SaaS platforms, marketplaces,
and AI-assisted products
Currently leading a team of 30 designers at Severstal corporation, where I oversee product design for large-scale B2B platforms,
industrial systems, fintech, AI and enterprise services.
Alongside corporate work, I am the founder of CognifyTasks — an AI-assisted productivity product that I design and build independently from scratch.
Selected Works
2020 - 2026
Experiences
2021
UX/UI Designer
Severstal
2023
Design Lead
Severstal
2024 - Present
Head of UX/UI
Severstal
2025 - Present
Product Lead & Founder
CognifyTasks
Testimonials
I had the pleasure of working with Ivan on several projects where he consistently demonstrated his exceptional skills as a Product Designer. His unique concepts and high-quality execution were instrumental in delivering outstanding results. Together, we conducted our first usability testing sessions, which significantly improved the overall user experience in our services. Not only is Ivan an excellent designer, but he's also a great mentor. He always provides precise feedback during design reviews, helping other designers grow and improve their work.
Maria Teodorovich
Product Manager, Severstal
I am pleased to write this recommendation for Ivan, an exceptionally skilled and reliable designer with whom I have had the privilege of working. Ivan possesses a remarkable ability to combine creativity, technical expertise, and strategic thinking, making them an outstanding professional in the field of design. He excels at managing projects and teams, inspiring colleagues with a positive attitude and fostering a comfortable and productive work environment. Always open to collaboration and ready to take responsibility in any situation, Ivan is an invaluable team member.
Vladislava Ruzhnikova
Product Designer, Severstal
To Whom It May Concern, I highly recommend Ivan Kuznetsov, a valuable member of our design team at Nekki. Ivan consistently delivered high-quality work on tight deadlines, demonstrating strong initiative and attention to detail. He excelled at proposing innovative solutions and fostering collaboration, ensuring optimal outcomes even in complex situations. Ivan’s professionalism, creativity, and team-oriented approach make him an exceptional UX/UI designer. I am confident he will continue to thrive in any future role.
Nikita Kandybin
Head of UX/UI, Nekki
Working with Ivan as the lead designer on our design system project for two major products was an invaluable experience. He expertly guided the team through a complex project, combining professionalism with strategic vision. Ivan’s organizational skills and attention to both detail and the big picture ensured high standards and seamless integration across both products. His leadership fostered collaboration and kept the team aligned toward a shared goal. Ivan is a highly capable leader who brings out the best in his team and delivers impactful results. He would be a tremendous asset to any design-driven organization.
Nel Vasenina
Product Designer, Severstal
I am pleased to recommend Ivan Kuznetsov, an exceptional member of our UX/UI team at Severstal Infocom. Ivan excels at fostering collaboration, effectively aligning cross-functional teams and stakeholders. His adaptability, proactive mindset, and innovative thinking consistently drive fresh solutions to challenges. Ivan’s strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and calm under pressure contribute to a positive, trusting team environment. A supportive leader and skilled team player, Ivan empowers colleagues and delivers exceptional results. I confidently endorse him as a talented and dedicated UX/UI professional.
Alisa Glinka
Design Lead, Severstal
I had the privilege of working closely with Ivan on the development of a corporate design system, where his contributions as the design lead were invaluable. His ability to craft scalable, thoughtful, and visually refined solutions played a pivotal role in the project’s success. As the frontend tech lead, I greatly appreciated Ivan’s clear communication and deep understanding of development processes, which fostered seamless collaboration between our teams. Working with Ivan felt like a true partnership, as his insights and proactive approach consistently elevated the quality of our work. I wholeheartedly recommend Ivan as an exceptional design professional who makes teamwork both efficient and inspiring.
Alexander Udalov
Lead Frontend Developer, Severstal
This will hide itself!
IVAN KUZNETSOV
DESIGN LEAD
BASED IN BELGRADE, SERBIA
B2C / B2B SAAS
FOUNDER
DESIGN SYSTEMS
PRODUCT LEAD
AI PRODUCTS
AKI0
CREATIVE DIRECT0R
BRAND DESIGNER
KIX
Design lead with 10+ years building enterprise SaaS platforms, marketplaces,
and AI-assisted products
Currently leading a team of 30 designers at Severstal corporation, where I oversee product design for large-scale B2B platforms,
industrial systems, fintech, AI and enterprise services.
Alongside corporate work, I am the founder of CognifyTasks — an AI-assisted productivity product that I design and build independently from scratch.
Selected Works
2020 - 2026
Experiences
2021
UX/UI Designer
Severstal
2023
Design Lead
Severstal
2024 - Present
Head of UX/UI
Severstal
2025 - Present
Product Lead & Founder
CognifyTasks
Testimonials
I had the pleasure of working with Ivan on several projects where he consistently demonstrated his exceptional skills as a Product Designer. His unique concepts and high-quality execution were instrumental in delivering outstanding results. Together, we conducted our first usability testing sessions, which significantly improved the overall user experience in our services. Not only is Ivan an excellent designer, but he's also a great mentor. He always provides precise feedback during design reviews, helping other designers grow and improve their work.
Maria Teodorovich
Product Manager, Severstal
I am pleased to write this recommendation for Ivan, an exceptionally skilled and reliable designer with whom I have had the privilege of working. Ivan possesses a remarkable ability to combine creativity, technical expertise, and strategic thinking, making them an outstanding professional in the field of design. He excels at managing projects and teams, inspiring colleagues with a positive attitude and fostering a comfortable and productive work environment. Always open to collaboration and ready to take responsibility in any situation, Ivan is an invaluable team member.
Vladislava Ruzhnikova
Product Designer, Severstal
To Whom It May Concern, I highly recommend Ivan Kuznetsov, a valuable member of our design team at Nekki. Ivan consistently delivered high-quality work on tight deadlines, demonstrating strong initiative and attention to detail. He excelled at proposing innovative solutions and fostering collaboration, ensuring optimal outcomes even in complex situations. Ivan’s professionalism, creativity, and team-oriented approach make him an exceptional UX/UI designer. I am confident he will continue to thrive in any future role.
Nikita Kandybin
Head of UX/UI, Nekki
Working with Ivan as the lead designer on our design system project for two major products was an invaluable experience. He expertly guided the team through a complex project, combining professionalism with strategic vision. Ivan’s organizational skills and attention to both detail and the big picture ensured high standards and seamless integration across both products. His leadership fostered collaboration and kept the team aligned toward a shared goal. Ivan is a highly capable leader who brings out the best in his team and delivers impactful results. He would be a tremendous asset to any design-driven organization.
Nel Vasenina
Product Designer, Severstal
I am pleased to recommend Ivan Kuznetsov, an exceptional member of our UX/UI team at Severstal Infocom. Ivan excels at fostering collaboration, effectively aligning cross-functional teams and stakeholders. His adaptability, proactive mindset, and innovative thinking consistently drive fresh solutions to challenges. Ivan’s strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and calm under pressure contribute to a positive, trusting team environment. A supportive leader and skilled team player, Ivan empowers colleagues and delivers exceptional results. I confidently endorse him as a talented and dedicated UX/UI professional.
Alisa Glinka
Design Lead, Severstal
I had the privilege of working closely with Ivan on the development of a corporate design system, where his contributions as the design lead were invaluable. His ability to craft scalable, thoughtful, and visually refined solutions played a pivotal role in the project’s success. As the frontend tech lead, I greatly appreciated Ivan’s clear communication and deep understanding of development processes, which fostered seamless collaboration between our teams. Working with Ivan felt like a true partnership, as his insights and proactive approach consistently elevated the quality of our work. I wholeheartedly recommend Ivan as an exceptional design professional who makes teamwork both efficient and inspiring.
Alexander Udalov
Lead Frontend Developer, Severstal