Current role
Open to work
Product Designer at The Weather Network
Mariia Ryzhenko
I design to make a difference and improve lives.
I find purpose in creating accessible, inclusive, and memorable digital products that leave a positive impact — designs that truly enhance someone’s life.
Experience
5+ years
Location
Toronto, ON, Canada
Background

The experienced software Product Designer, currently working on The Weather Network multi-platform TV apps. I combine data insights with design strategy to create impactful solutions, lead documentation and collaborate closely with developers, managers and stakeholders. With a strong front-end foundation, I bridge design and development and drive close cross-functional collaboration. I continuously shape independent and team workflows to align stakeholder objectives with user needs.

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g force moving company logo
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the weather network logo
g force moving company logo
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My design process
Tools & skills
Design
Figma
Spline
Adobe
Illustrator
Photoshop
After Effect
Premier Pro
Firefly
Website creation
Webflow
Shopify
Framer
Squarespace
WIX Studio
Elementor
AI
HTML/CSS
Visual Studio Code
Research & testing
Google Analytics
Trello
Hotjar
Maze
UserTesting
Notion
Soft skills
Strategic thinking, communication & storytelling, Empathy & user advocacy,  cross-functional collaboration, leadership, feedback culture
My Professional Timeline
transition from graphic design to product design
Transition from Graphic to Product Design
2019

Shifted focus from graphic design to product design, diving deep into UX, UI, interaction, web and design systems. Began working on real products with measurable business and user outcomes.

g force moving business design
Co-Founded G FORCE Moving Company
2020

Built a logistics startup from the ground up. Designed the full digital ecosystem — brand, website, custom CMS — and established scalable design/tech workflows while leading product strategy.

corporative meeting the weather network
Joined The Weather Network, Pelmorex Corp.
2022

Took ownership of the multi-platform TV app redesign, leading design for localization, accessibility, and UX consistency across 6+ platforms. Collaborated cross-functionally with devs, PMs and stakeholders.

mentoring and guiding people
Started Mentoring Designers
2024

Started mentoring junior and career-switching designers, offering feedback, portfolio reviews, and career advice. Helping others grow fuels my own growth.

graduation day from canadian college interaction design and web development program
Graduated from George Brown College
2025

Completed the Interaction Design & Web Development program. This was a pivotal shift into tech, combining my creativity with human-centered design and front-end skills.