Hi, I'm Sasha, a UX designer with a background in illustration.
I create user-friendly designs by combining thorough research, UX strategy, and intuition, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accessible, effective solutions. I have experience in developing strategic plans, conducting user research, and leading user testing sessions.
Before focusing on UX design, I worked as a visual designer across industries like pharmaceuticals, finance, real estate, food and television.
In my free time, I love drawing and painting—you can check out my illustration portfolio here. I’m always eager to incorporate illustration and animation into my design work.
When I'm not creating, I’m biking around Brooklyn, trying out new snacks, birdwatching, or playing with my pup, Zoya, in New Jersey.
Contact Me:
sasha@sashataran.com
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Experience
Verizon
Senior UX Designer
Mar 2024-Present
Remote/NYC
PepsiCo
Senior UX Designer
Nov 2023-Feb 2024
Remote/NYC
AKQA
Senior Experience Designer
Jul 2023-Oct 2023
Remote/NYC
Publicis Sapient
Senior Experience Designer
Oct 2020-Jun 2023
Remote/NYC
Sullivan
Senior UX Designer
May 2020-Aug 2020
Remote/NYC
DeSantis Breindel
Senior UX Designer
Mar 2020-Apr 2020
Remote/NYC
Critical Mass
User Experience Architect
Aug 2017-Mar 2020
NYC
CBS Sports Network
Designer
Jul 2015-Aug 2017
NYC
Skills
User research, usability testing, design audit, prototyping, wireframing, site mapping, design systems, heuristic evaluation, creative direction, branding, illustration, basic animation, storyboarding, HTML/CSS
Fluent in Russian
Tools
Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Jira, Miro, Mural
Traditional illustration and drawing, painting, storyboarding, printmaking, RISO
Certifications
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Mental Health First Aid Responder
General Assembly
UX Design Bootcamp
Education
School of Visual Arts
BFA, Illustration
Select Clients
Verizon, PepsiCo, Focus Brands, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Goodyear, JustTires, Comcast Business, Two Sigma, Citi, Zelle, Crown Castle, Brookfield Properties, Very Technology, CBS Sports Network, NFL, Pfizer, Gilead, Genentech, Abbott Labs