Elena Rusu
London
Summary
User Experience Designer with 4+ years of experience driving end-to-end design for complex digital products in agile, cross-functional teams. Ability to lead user research, usability testing, and design system implementation. Adept at using data and no-code tools to create inclusive, scalable experiences. Passionate about marketplace design and improving conversion through iterative testing. Currently completing a Master’s in UX Design, with plans to relocate back to Zurich in September 2025
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UX-Designer
Elca Informatique SA
Zurich
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Led user research projects across web and mobile platforms, incorporating insights into design improvements.
- Developed innovative UX concepts guided by Design Thinking methodologies and user-centered principles.
- Designed and tested responsive UIs aligned with business KPIs, improving user flows and usability.
- Collaborated with engineers and PMs during agile sprints, translating user needs into scalable design components.
- Built and maintained design system elements, ensuring consistency across applications.
- Facilitated stakeholder workshops and contributed to ideation for product enhancements.
- Collaborated closely with engineering and product development teams throughout agile sprints.
UX UI Designer
Alter Solutions
Dusseldorf
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Enhanced website structure and navigation to increase clarity and reduce bounce rate.
- Conducted usability evaluations, informing design decisions with both user data and best practices.
- Prototyped user flows and interactive concepts to support product iteration and testing.
Junior UX UI Designer
Vave Design Agency
Frankfurt
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted in Design Thinking workshops for ideation and problem solving.
- Developed personas, user journeys, and prototypes for digital product launches.
- Delivered high-fidelity wireframes for stakeholder presentations and development handoff.
Junior Communication Designer
Henry Schein
Frankfurt
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Contributed to graphic and product design within internal innovation initiatives.
- Collaborated on the design of user-friendly solutions that supported internal workflows and communications.
- Participated in design reviews and to align deliverables with business needs.
Education
Master of Arts - User Experience Design
Regents University
London, United Kingdom08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design
University of Applied Science
Mainz, Germany06.2020
Skills
- UX & Product Design
- UI Design
- Design Systems
- Qualitative & Quantitative Research
- Wireframing & Prototyping
- A/B Testing
- Workshop Facilitation
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Scrum
- Agile
Certification
Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience, UXQB, 09/2022
Languages
- English, C1
- German, C1
- Russian, Native
Timeline
UX-Designer
Elca Informatique SA
10.2022 - 10.2024
UX UI Designer
Alter Solutions
06.2022 - 09.2022
Junior UX UI Designer
Vave Design Agency
05.2021 - 05.2022
Junior Communication Designer
Henry Schein
09.2019 - 04.2021
Master of Arts - User Experience Design
Regents University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design
University of Applied Science
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