Ivan Ardintsev
About Ivan Ardintsev
Ivan Ardintsev is the Head of Product Design at Mail.ru Group, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in design, having held various positions including Head of Design at Bongo Research & Development and Co-Founder of Worki.
Current Role at Mail.ru Group
Ivan Ardintsev serves as the Head of Product Design at Mail.ru Group, specifically for VK Работа. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the design and user experience of the platform. His role involves overseeing product design strategies and ensuring that the design aligns with user needs and business objectives.
Previous Experience at Bongo Research & Development
Before joining Mail.ru Group, Ivan worked at Bongo Research & Development as the Head of the Design Department from 2013 to 2016. In this role, he managed design projects and led a team focused on innovative design solutions. His tenure at Bongo spanned three years and was part of a global initiative.
Co-Founder and Head of Design at Worki
Ivan co-founded Worki and served as the Head of Design from 2016 to 2019. During this time, he was responsible for shaping the design direction of the company and ensuring that the user interface met the needs of its audience. His leadership contributed to the development of the company's design identity.
Design Roles at Various Companies
Ivan has held several design roles throughout his career. He worked as a UI Designer at LITRES.ru for 11 months in 2011, focusing on the ebook store's user interface. He also served as a Web Designer at Rambler from 2007 to 2008 and as a Mobile Apps and UI Designer at Inform-Mobil from 2009 to 2010. These positions contributed to his expertise in user interface design.
Freelance and Early Career Experience
Ivan began his career as a self-employed UI Designer, working as a freelance designer from 2002 to 2006 in Rostov-on-Don. He also had a brief stint as a digital nomad in 2013, working in Bangkok for 10 months. This early experience laid the foundation for his design skills and professional development.