Ilia Werner
AI Strategy Director, Product Design Leader, and Media Producer.
I help technology companies achieve market leadership by implementing cutting-edge AI, building user-centric products, and creating compelling digital media.
Featured Work
A selection of projects where I've driven growth and innovation across AI, SaaS, and Media.
AI Implementation Consulting
Consulting companies on implementing AI to streamline processes. Key projects include an AI Art Direction system to automate design reviews and a tool for a browser's marketing team to create landing pages 9x faster.
Result: Increased process speeds by 2-3x.
Zenclass SaaS Platform
As Co-founder & Design Director (2017-2022), I designed a frictionless onboarding system that became a key driver for scaling the platform to over 78,000 active learners.
Result: The company was valued at $3.9M.
DELO Design Studio
As a continuation of my freelance career started in 2005, I founded DELO. I guided product design strategy for 300+ clients, including tech leaders like Yandex, and consulted their design departments on workflow automation and AI adoption.
Result: Increased clients' operational efficiency.
'Design Lovers' YouTube Channel
Founded and scaled a channel focused on design philosophy, establishing it as a respected voice in the professional community and gaining a significant audience.
Result: Achieved over 1 million+ views.
About Me
With nearly 20 years in digital technology, I've evolved from a designer to a founder and now an AI strategist. My unique value lies at the intersection of these three domains. I understand user psychology from a design perspective, business scaling from my experience as a founder, and process optimization through the lens of AI.
This holistic view allows me to build strategies that are not just technically sound, but also commercially viable and deeply user-centric. I thrive on demystifying complex technology and making it a tangible asset for business growth.
Let's work together
I'm open to full-time, hybrid, and contract opportunities. If you're looking for a strategic partner to drive your next phase of growth, let's connect.