I'm Nick Diakov, a product designer with 6+ years of experience creating user-centric SaaS solutions for startups and enterprises. I specialize in Fintech, Real Estate, Legal Tech, Edtech, and business process automation, focusing on simplifying complex workflows and boosting user efficiency. I thrive in cross-functional teams, collaborating with stakeholders to align design strategy with business goals. My approach combines research-led insights with scalable design systems to deliver intuitive, accessible products that reduce costs and drive engagement.

Nick Diakov

I'm Nick Diakov, a product designer with 6+ years of experience creating user-centric SaaS solutions for startups and enterprises. I specialize in Fintech, Real Estate, Legal Tech, Edtech, and business process automation, focusing on simplifying complex workflows and boosting user efficiency. I thrive in cross-functional teams, collaborating with stakeholders to align design strategy with business goals. My approach combines research-led insights with scalable design systems to deliver intuitive, accessible products that reduce costs and drive engagement.

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I’m Nick Diakov, a product designer with 6+ years of experience creating user-centric SaaS solutions for startups and enterprises. I specialize in Fintech, Real Estate, Legal Tech, Edtech, and business process automation, focusing on simplifying complex workflows and boosting user efficiency.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, collaborating with stakeholders to align design strategy with business goals. My approach combines research-led insights with scalable design systems to deliver intuitive, accessible products that reduce costs and drive engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer at Lodgelink Inc. (under NDA)
July 31, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Led the enhancement of Admin and Customer Web Portals by designing a new design system that improved team efficiency by about 50%. Designed and optimized multiple feature flows such as chargesheet creation, margin management, property creation, accommodation booking, travel policy, client dashboard, and billing, delivering significant performance improvements including time reductions (up to 30%), error reductions, and increased client satisfaction. Conducted extensive user testing and benchmarking to ensure solution effectiveness.
Project Lead UX/UI Designer at Trinetix (under NDA)
January 31, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Managed 3 concurrent projects for a 'Big 4' company, leading a team of 3 designers and coordinating with business owners, project managers, analysts, and developers. Facilitated communication, clarified requirements, aligned on design solutions, and conducted post-launch design reviews. Maintained design quality and business alignment through daily meetings and design system governance while supporting complex concept implementations.
Senior UX/UI Designer at Trinetix (under NDA)
September 1, 2024 - August 17, 2025
Specialized in addressing UX business problems in Audit & Finance by designing three multi-user, multifunctional platforms from scratch for a 'Big 4' company and supporting two additional platforms with feature enhancements. Achieved auditor work acceleration by 64% and a 95% reduction in employee errors according to Deloitte calculations.
Middle UX/UI Designer at Hue&Machine
August 1, 2023 - August 17, 2025
Designed SaaS platforms and websites for clients such as HouseTable (USA) and Classbubs (Singapore). Delivered improvements in customer satisfaction, processing speed, and user growth for HouseTable and led end-to-end UX/UI design for Classbubs, building scalable multi-role systems that enhanced discovery, communication, and learning.
Junior UX/UI Designer at Hue&Machine
June 1, 2022 - August 17, 2025
Designed and implemented the SaaS platform 'MeroSupply' and mobile application for Mero (Canada), improving customer satisfaction by 25% and reducing sensor management response time by 40%. Collaborated cross-functionally to create engaging and intuitive digital user experiences involving user research, wireframing, UI design, usability testing, and documentation.
Lead Product Designer at Design 21 Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led a team of 3 designers delivering end-to-end UX/UI design for international clients across AI, fintech, business process automation, education, and mobile app domains. Collaborated with clients and cross-functional teams to define design strategy, ensured alignment with business goals, and maintained high-quality, user-centered outcomes. Established scalable design processes and mentored team members to improve workflow efficiency and consistency. Results included improvements in user engagement, reduced errors, and increased retention; overall design delivery efficiency improved through process optimization.
Project Lead UX/UI Designer at Trinetix
September 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Led 3 concurrent Big 4 projects, managing a team of 2 designers. Facilitated daily stakeholder communication, clarified task requirements, and presented iterative designs. Conducted post-launch design reviews with detailed recommendations, maintained alignment with the design system, and supported the team from concept to implementation.
Senior UX/UI Designer at Trinetix
August 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Specialized in solving UX business problems in Audit & Finance. Designed 3 multi-role B2B platforms from the ground up and enhanced features on two existing platforms based on user feedback and business needs. Reported increases in auditor efficiency and reductions in task-related errors.
Middle UX/UI Designer at Hue&Machine
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Designed a renovation SaaS platform for web and mobile; project included HouseTable as a client engagement. Improved processing speed and client satisfaction while driving client growth.
UX/UI Designer at Classbubs
January 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Created a multi-user EdTech platform supporting schools, parents, and students. Streamlined class creation and enrollment processes, driving platform adoption.
Junior UX/UI Designer at Hue&Machine
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022
Initially contributed to a range of digital products, performing user research, wireframing, prototyping, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet business requirements and user needs.
Junior UX/UI Designer at Classbubs
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Created a multi-user EdTech platform for schools, parents, and students. Streamlined class creation and enrollment processes, driving platform adoption by 45%.

Education

Master of Marketing at Kyiv National Economic University
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2019
Master of Law (Legal regulation of financial activities) at Kyiv National Economic University
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2019
Master of Marketing at Kyiv National Economic University, Kyiv, Ukraine
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2019
Master of Law at Kyiv National Economic University, Kyiv, Ukraine
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2019
Master of Marketing at Kyiv National Economic University
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2019
Master of Law at Kyiv National Economic University
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2019
Master of Marketing at Kyiv National Economic University, Kyiv
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2019
Master of Law at Kyiv National Economic University, Kyiv
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Education