# Anastasiya Chertova > Sr. Product Designer at Forward Networks, Inc. Location: San Jose, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/anastasiyachertova I am a User Experience Designer with 7 years of experience in UX and UI designs for consumer-facing products. I strive to create clean, intuitive, and innovative interfaces for both web and native applications based on research data. As a Senior UX/UI Designer at my current position, I am responsible for defending research strategy, conducting usability tests, as well as translating user research findings into elegant, effective design solutions. I also developed workflows, storyboards, wireframes, and mockups. On a daily basis, I am collaborating with product managers, engineers, teachers, and content managers to iterate designs from white board sketches through the final stages of development. This broad experience has made me adept at negotiating the multiple pipelines and stakeholders involved in successfully completing a project/product according to user needs, design strategy, and business needs. ## Work Experience ### Lead Product Designer @ Forward Networks, Inc. Jan 2019 – Present | Santa Clara, California, United States ### Senior UX/UI Designer @ Education.com Jan 2014 – Jan 2019 | San Mateo, CA • Conducted user research, communicated findings and illustratedrecommendations in compelling and creative ways to various stakeholders • Researched, strategized and overhauled the mobile application with the significantUX improvements around user onboarding • Worked in an Agile environment with cross-functional teams to createuser-centric educational products • Designed and created wireframes, functional desktop, mobile and tablet interfaces • Developed user-centered data-driven UX, marketing, and branding strategy • Researched and designed a progress tracking interface that resulted in increasedSUS from 75 to 84, NPS from 25 to 66 ### UX/UI Designer @ Education.com Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | Redwood City, California • Designed wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that contributed to user-centered design efforts for the new gaming product and web pages associated with this product • Collaborated with a cross-functional team on creating user experience and product architecture workflow • Created a consistent user experience of a product across multiple devices • Developed and maintained the company’s corporate identity and design system • Translated business requirements into visual design concepts ### Art Director @ Freelance Jan 2008 – Jan 2012 • Developed creative solutions for web, print, and brand identity for a vast variety of clients • Successfully executed and coordinated design projects from concept to final production • Provided extensive proposal to the clients that explained the options their related costs • Effectively coordinated remote freelance web-developers and consultants in order to meet project requirements and deadlines • Constantly met and exceeded client’s expectations ### On-site Graphic Designer (contractor) @ Silverander Communications Jan 2008 – Jan 2011 | Santa Barbara, California Area • Created over 30 book cover designs for large publishing companies such as ABC Clio and Greenwoods • Constantly was recognized for fresh and innovative ideas and applications by editors and authors • Assisted in designing print material for a food show ### Part-time Graphic Designer @ Mega Brands Jan 2006 – Jan 2007 • Managed and executed small design projects under minimal supervision of the art director • Was responsible for preparing files for final production • Participated in team effort to create highly interactive games and puzzles for children and adults • Assisted in catalog file organization and final art production ## Education ### BA in Visual Communications Design Purdue University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anastasiya-chertova-01020226 - Portfolio: http://achertova.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/anastasiyachertova JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/anastasiyachertova/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13