Maken

Design system designer

Hi! I’m Aleksei Makarenko. I’ve spent over 6 years designing design systems, driving automation, and scaling products. In short — I make sure design saves you money :)

Where I can help

I am a Design Systems & DesignOps Specialist with over 6 years of experience designing scalable B2B and B2C products across mobile and desktop. Over the last 2 years, my core focus has been automation and scalability — building White Label architectures, automating design token delivery into code, creating custom Figma plugins, and integrating AI to cut down on routine tasks. My approach is deeply rooted in optimization — once delivering a complex White Label transition in just 2 months instead of the projected 9. Currently, I am looking for roles that bridge the gap between Product Design and DesignOps (ideally a 50/50 split), where I can both shape user experiences and scale design engineering processes.

⚠️ Key details

I am based in Serbia and am looking for B2B contract opportunities. Currently, my English is not yet proficient enough for full-time work in an English-speaking team (I am actively working on upgrading it), so I am specifically looking for Russian-speaking teams or projects.

My stack

I automate a lot and build processes for large teams, usually around 30‑40 designers and 3x developers.

Brands I worked with