Sasha Ermolenko
About Sasha Ermolenko
Sasha Ermolenko is a design department head with extensive experience in academia and the tech industry, currently serving at Mail.ru Group and as a speaker at the National Research University — Higher School of Economics and the British Higher School of Art and Design in Moscow.
Current Role at Mail.ru Group
Sasha Ermolenko serves as the Head of the Service Design Department at Mail.ru Group, a position held since 2021. In addition to this role, he has been the Deputy Director of Design at the same organization since 2019. His responsibilities include overseeing design strategies and ensuring the quality of service design across various platforms. His tenure at Mail.ru Group has contributed to the development of user-centric design solutions.
Professional Experience in Design
Sasha Ermolenko has extensive experience in the design field. He worked as the Director of the Design Department at RAMBLER&Co from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he held the position of Art Director at Yandex from 2014 to 2015 and at Proximity BBDO from 2013 to 2014. His roles have involved leading design teams and managing projects that enhance user experience and brand identity.
Educational Background
Sasha Ermolenko has a solid educational foundation in design and technology. He studied at the British Higher School of Art and Design, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Art Direction from 2010 to 2012. He furthered his studies at Cinemotion Lab Moscow, obtaining a qualification as a Video Director in 2012. Additionally, he completed a program at Moscow Coding School, achieving an Engineer’s Degree in HTML and CSS in 2015.
Speaking Engagements
Since 2015, Sasha Ermolenko has been a speaker at the National Research University — Higher School of Economics in Moscow. He has also been a speaker at the British Higher School of Art and Design since 2018. His speaking engagements focus on design principles and practices, sharing insights from his professional experience with students and industry professionals.