Hello, I’m Olga. I lead design teams.
I’ve been in design for over 16 years, with 9 of those spent leading teams. My experience spans product, content, and research across companies of all sizes—from 20-person startups to global Fortune 500s—in industries like fintech, e-commerce, and healthcare. I genuinely love leading and supporting designers, and I consider empathy my superpower.
Based in San Francisco, CA
Work highlights
Scaling Design Systems
New Product and Content Design
Modernizing Native Apps
What matters to me:
Service-oriented leadership.
Humility in design.
Design is a team sport. No solution is ever perfect, and no one person holds all the answers. True progress comes from embracing humility—recognizing that the best outcomes emerge through open collaboration and diverse perspectives. When we value input from every team member and stay open to learning and adapting, we not only grow as designers but also create more meaningful, impactful work.
Progress through process.
As a design leader, my core goal is simple: to be helpful. I lead with a service-oriented mindset, prioritizing the empowerment and support of those around me. My focus is on practical, user-centered solutions that remove obstacles and create clarity—helping my team, peers, and stakeholders succeed. It's not about grand gestures, but about showing up when it matters, sharing knowledge freely, and ensuring our work truly meets the needs of our users.
I believe in progress over perfection and in valuing the journey just as much as the destination. By focusing on steady, incremental growth, we build a culture grounded in persistence, curiosity, and passion. It’s about committing to the craft, embracing iteration, and finding meaning in the daily work—the small wins that move us forward and shape lasting impact.
“Olga is a cultivator of talent, team builder, strong UX partner, thought leader, and fierce advocate for the client experience. She is a tremendous asset to any organization and I, my team, and our firm have been made better by her presence. ”