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I’m Ilya Gleikh, a product design leader with 20+ years of experience delivering innovation across fintech, biotech, education, pharmaceutical, and entertainment industries. I specialize in uniting design, technology, and strategy to craft scalable digital products from concept to launch. I excel at building and guiding global teams, simplifying complex systems, and driving AI-enhanced design initiatives that move the needle for business impact. In every engagement, I focus on measurable outcomes, clear collaboration between disciplines, and scalable design systems that stand the test of growth.
I’m passionate about shaping product strategy, elevating user experiences, and mentoring cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach that blends creative vision with technical practicality to create value for users and stakeholders alike.
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Work Experience
Director of Design & User Experience / Founder at Gleikh Design (Agency)
January 1, 2007 - PresentFounded and led a design consultancy delivering product design, creative and development services. Guided cross-functional teams through the full product development lifecycle and built digital ecosystems for Fortune 500 clients. Led branding, marketing, and packaging initiatives, while integrating AI into workflows for advanced storytelling and driving business impact.
Product Design Officer, UX/UI & Technology at Kabbalah Centre
December 1, 2022 - PresentLeading global design and technology teams delivering user-focused digital products. Shaping product vision and strategy, building scalable design systems, and establishing cross-platform UX & UI standards. Managing cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Senior Product Designer at Eagle Genomics
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2025Designed UX/UI for an enterprise bioinformatics/microbiome SAAS platform serving data scientists. Improved usability and visual consistency across core product modules. Spearheaded marketing and branding initiatives.
Creative Lead, UX Design Advisor at Engine
January 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025Directed user experience and visual design for white-label wealth management platforms. Created scalable design systems and marketing visuals, including animation, video, and event graphics to strengthen product identity.
User Experience & Visual Design Lead at Cake & Arrow / Alexander Interactive Agency
January 1, 2017 - October 21, 2025Led UX and visual design systems for MetLife’s web and mobile platforms, ensuring cohesive global design standards. Responsible for prototyping, proofs of concept, video and animation.
Product Design Lead / Visual Designer & Art Director at Various Agencies & Clients
January 1, 2015 - October 21, 2025Delivered UX, branding and experiential design across brands including Coca-Cola (Glaceau Vitaminwater), Scholastic, McGraw Hill Financial, Verizon, Dell, Walmart, and many others. Led design leadership across multiple projects and teams.
Director of Design & User Experience / Founder at Gleikh Design (Agency)
January 1, 2007 - PresentDesign consultancy firm with focus on product design, creative and development. Crafted brand and digital ecosystems for Fortune 500 clients: JP Morgan Chase, MetLife, Amex, Pfizer, Coca-Cola, Exxon Mobil, Thompson Reuters, McGraw Hill, Scholastic, IBM, E-trade, Computer Associates, McKinsey. Guided cross-functional teams through full product spectrum development. Brought to life a number of startups, winning multiple pitches for agencies. Integrated AI into workflows for advanced storytelling. Marketing and event initiatives, packaging/point of sale tools, corporate id, architecture. Team management: product design and engineering.
Product Design Officer, UX/UI & Technology at Kabbalah Centre (Spiritual/Educational)
December 1, 2022 - PresentLeading global design and technology teams delivering user-focused digital products. Driving product vision and strategy, merging creative and technical disciplines. Building scalable design systems and cross-platform UX & UI standards. Managing cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Senior Product Designer (BioGenomics Software - SAAS) at Eagle Genomics
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2025Designed UX/UI for enterprise-level bioinformatics/microbiome platform serving data scientists. Enhanced usability and visual consistency across core product modules. Spearheaded marketing and branding initiatives.
Creative Lead, UX Design Advisor at Engine
January 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025Directed user experience and visual design for white-label wealth management platforms. Created scalable design systems and marketing visuals enhancing product identity including animation, video and event graphics.
User Experience & Visual Design Lead at Cake & Arrow / Alexander Interactive Agency
January 1, 2017 - October 21, 2025Led user experience and visual design systems for MetLife’s web and mobile platforms, ensuring cohesive global design standards. Prototyping, proofs of concept, video and animation.
Product Design Lead, Visual Designer & Art Director at Various agencies and companies
January 1, 2015 - October 21, 2025Delivered UX, branding, and experiential design for Coca-Cola (Glaceau Vitaminwater), Scholastic, McGraw Hill Financial, and other major brands. Led multi-agency teams across 2002–2015.
Product Design Officer, UX/UI/IT at Kabbalah Centre
December 1, 2022 - PresentLeading global design and technology teams delivering user-focused digital products. Driving product vision and strategy, merging creative and technical disciplines. Building scalable design systems and cross-platform UX & UI standards. Managing cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Senior Product Designer (BioGenomics Software - SAAS) at Eagle Genomics
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Designed UX/UI for enterprise-level bioinformatics/microbiome platform serving data scientists. Enhanced usability and visual consistency across core product modules. Spearheaded marketing and branding initiatives.
Creative Lead, UX Design Expert Advisor Engine (FinTech - SAAS) at Independent / Consulting
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020Directed user experience and visual design for white-label wealth management platforms. Created scalable design systems and marketing visuals enhancing product identity including animation, video and event graphics.
User Experience & Visual Design Lead at Cake & Arrow / Alexander Interactive
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Led user experience and visual design systems for MetLife’s web and mobile platforms, ensuring cohesive global design standards. Prototyping, proofs of concept, video and animation.
Product Design Lead, Visual Designer & Art Director at Various Agencies & Clients
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2015Delivered UX, branding, and experiential design for Coca-Cola (Glaceau Vitaminwater), Scholastic, Verizon, McGraw Hill Financial, Tribal DDB, Siegel + Gale, Heartbeat Digital, Digitas, DataArt, McGraw Hill, and others. Led multidisciplinary teams across agencies and brands, shaping strategic design initiatives and delivering cohesive experiences for high-profile clients.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design & Advertising at School of Visual Arts
January 5, 1998 - May 31, 2001Graduated Top 10 of the Class 2001 - Best Portfolio Award
BFA Design & Advertising at School of Visual Arts
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Education, Professional Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare
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